UK companies face difficulties in getting work permits in Zimbabwe
Trade barrier summary
Foreign employees can work in Zimbabwe if they obtain Temporary Employment Permits. They are generally granted if it can be demonstrated that a Zimbabwean citizen is unable to perform the job. However, the process is slow and opaque and it can take 3 to 6 months to obtain a permit.
Sectors affected
- All sectors
Resolved
No
Date reported
7 January 2021
Last updated
25 November 2021
Public ID
PID-B6LW2G
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