ZimbabweLong-term residence
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A person whose resumption of residence is approved is deemed to hold a residence permit for the purposes of the Immigration Act and regulations.
(3) Any person whose residence in Zimbabwe is approved in terms of subsection (2) shall be deemed for the purposes of the Act and these regulations to be the holder of a residence permit
The checked official sources did not provide enough route-specific evidence to confirm the qualifying residence period and when it begins.
Residence means being lawfully within Zimbabwe other than for direct transit or a temporary visit. The official source does not state whether time on particular permits counts fully or partially.
“resident” means any person who is lawfully within Zimbabwe otherwise than for the purpose of— (a) journeying through Zimbabwe in direct transit from one country to another; or (b) making a temporary visit;
A former resident alien may apply (on form I.F. 10) only within seven years of departing from Zimbabwe permanently.
(1) Any alien who was formerly resident in Zimbabwe may, within seven years of departing from Zimbabwe permanently, apply in form No. I.F. 10 to the Chief Immigration Officer, for approval in terms of subsection (2).
An approved resumption of residence is treated as holding a residence permit, and sections 11, 17, 18, 19 and 20 of the regulations apply to that approval; a fee of US$500 under the fee schedule is payable for the application. The official source does not state a renewal cycle or document validity period for an approved resumption.
(3) Any person whose residence in Zimbabwe is approved in terms of subsection (2) shall be deemed for the purposes of the Act and these regulations to be the holder of a residence permit and sections 11, 17, 18, 19 and 20 shall apply, mutatis mutandis, in respect of such approval.
(4) A fee shall be payable in respect of an application for resumption of residence.
Section Permit or application US$ Z$
30(4) Application for resumption of residence 500 —
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