Spouse Residence Permit
Zimbabwe's Spouse Residence Permit is for the foreign spouse of a local spouse, who completes a close relative guarantee form and shows funds and accommodation. A permanent spouse residence permit can later be applied for.
1 entry rule for Zimbabwe based on recent travel
These apply to people who were recently in certain countries. Sign in and add your trips to see whether any apply to you.
Yellow fever certificate needed after a stay in countries with risk of yellow fever transmission (WHO list)
Travellers aged 9 months and over arriving from a yellow fever risk country (or after more than 12 hours' airport transit in one) need a valid yellow fever certificate.
WHO International Travel and Health, Annex 1: Countries with risk of yellow fever transmission and countries requiring proof of vaccination against yellow fever (18 Nov 2022, revised 3 Jan 2023) WHO ITH Country List: Vaccination requirements and WHO recommendations for international travellers, 2022 edition (18 Nov 2022, revised 3 Jan 2023) Checked October 19, 2026
Life in Zimbabwe
Money
2
Currency
Zimbabwean Gold
ZWG
Zimbabwean Gold
Tax
20–40%
Income tax (national)
VAT 15.5%
USD table: 40% above US$36,000 a year (US$3,000 a month); 3% AIDS levy is added to tax payable.
Living
1
Happiness
#142 of 145 countries
World Happiness Report 2025
Your edge here Members
What gives you an edge here: passports, visas and permits you hold, work, study, language and family ties
Who it’s for
Foreign spouses of Zimbabwean citizens or residents (the 'local spouse').
Eligibility
Local spouse's guarantee
The local spouse completes a close relative guarantee form and writes a support letter.
Funds and accommodation
Proof of accommodation and of the guarantor's residential status, and proof of funds by the guarantor.
Police clearance
Police clearance from the country of origin or last permanent residence, not older than six months.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Document checklistResidence permit application form
- FeesSpouse Residence Permit (initial)
- Steps to applyThe local spouse completes the close relative guarantee form and support letter
The full requirements are for members
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- 11 documents
- 3 fees
- 3 steps
- Processing times and conditions
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Other routes to Zimbabwe
- Visit & tourismVisitor visa
- StudyStudent's Permit and Scholar's Permit
- Work permitsTemporary employment permit
Family in other countries
- AndorraResidence for family reunification
- AlbaniaResidence Permit for Family Reunification
- AustriaFamily reunification
- AzerbaijanTemporary residence for relatives of citizens and residents
- Bosnia & HerzegovinaTemporary residence for family reunification
- BangladeshNo Visa Required (NVR) for foreign spouses, children and people of Bangladeshi origin
