For Companies & HR Teams

Your Outsourced Zimbabwe Immigration Department

Managing an internationally mobile workforce is complex, high-risk, and time-consuming. Nova Migration takes full ownership of your Zimbabwe immigration programme — so your team can focus on the business.

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Why Companies Choose Nova Migration
40+
Corporate Clients on RetainerFrom SMEs to multinational enterprises across 6 industries
98%
First-Submission Approval RateThorough preparation means fewer rejections, faster outcomes
0
Compliance Breaches (12 years)Our clients have never faced an immigration enforcement action
48hr
Fast-Track AvailablePriority processing for urgent business travel and executive moves
Licensed & Accredited Consultants
Dept. of Immigration Compliant
Dedicated Corporate Account Manager
Permit Tracking Dashboard
Proactive Renewal Alerts
HR team managing corporate immigration programme
Flagship Service

The Corporate Retainer Programme

Our Corporate Retainer is designed for companies with ongoing immigration needs in Zimbabwe. Under a single monthly fee, Nova Migration becomes your fully outsourced immigration function — managing every permit, renewal, and compliance obligation for your entire Zimbabwe workforce — managing every permit, renewal, and compliance obligation for your entire Zimbabwe workforce.

You deal with one point of contact who knows your organisation, your people, and your immigration history. No per-case invoicing surprises. No missed renewal deadlines. No compliance gaps.

Unlimited Case Management
New hires, renewals, family permits, and extensions — all handled within your monthly retainer with no additional per-case charges.
Live Permit Tracking Dashboard
Real-time visibility of every permit in your workforce — status, expiry dates, and upcoming renewals, accessible 24/7 by your HR team.
Compliance Assurance
Monthly compliance reports and quarterly regulatory briefings keep you ahead of any changes to Zimbabwe immigration law and policy.
Priority Fast-Track Processing
Retainer clients receive priority handling, including fast-track access for urgent business visas and executive relocations.
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Technology

Your Live Permit Dashboard

Every Corporate Retainer client receives access to Nova Migration's permit tracking dashboard — and with the PRN now removed, proactive tracking is no longer optional — a clean, real-time overview of every foreign national in your Zimbabwe workforce.

HR teams can see permit status, expiry dates, renewal timelines, and application progress at a glance — without needing to chase their immigration consultant for an update.

Automatic alerts are sent 90, 60, and 30 days before any permit expiry, giving your team and ours sufficient lead time to lodge renewal applications without gaps in legal status.

Nova Migration | Workforce Dashboard
14
Active Permits
2
Pending Review
1
Expiring <30 days
EmployeePermit TypeExpiresStatus
J. OkonkwoWork Permit BMar 2026Active
S. MüllerWork Permit BDec 2025Expiring Soon
R. PatelWork Permit DJun 2027Active
T. ChenSpousal PermitJun 2027Active
A. FerreiraBusiness Visa—In Progress
How It Works

Our Corporate Immigration Process

From your first call to full workforce compliance — a clear, repeatable process designed for HR teams.

1
Initial Assessment
We review your current workforce, upcoming hires, and immigration needs to design your programme structure.
2
Onboarding & Setup
We audit existing permits, set up your dashboard, assign your account manager, and brief your HR team.
3
Case Initiation
For each new hire or transfer, we issue a tailored document checklist and begin case preparation immediately.
4
Lodge & Track
We submit to the Department of Immigration, track progress, and handle all queries from immigration authorities.
5
Approved & Ongoing
Permit approved. We update your dashboard, set renewal alerts, and continue managing the case through its lifecycle.
Sector Expertise

Industries We Serve

We understand that immigration pressures differ by sector. Our team has deep experience across Zimbabwe's key industries.

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Mining & Natural Resources

Zimbabwe's mining sector — gold, platinum, chrome, lithium — draws significant international expertise. We manage permits for engineers, geologists, metallurgists, and executive teams across the sector.

Rotating crews, short-term specialist contractors, and remote site deployments require precise permit management
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Construction & Engineering

Large infrastructure projects bring international project managers, civil engineers, and specialist contractors into Zimbabwe. We handle both individual and group permit applications for project teams.

Project timelines demand rapid permit processing — we offer fast-track solutions for critical project phases
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Banking & Financial Services

Zimbabwe's financial sector is expanding, with regional banks and international financial institutions establishing or scaling their Harare operations. We manage permits for senior finance professionals.

Regulatory scrutiny in financial services demands meticulous compliance — our audit service is designed for this
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Agriculture & Agribusiness

International farming operations, agri-tech investors, and food-processing companies all require specialist skills from abroad. We support agribusiness clients from initial permit to long-term workforce management.

Seasonal workforce fluctuations and remote farm locations require adaptive permit strategies
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Telecoms & Technology

As Zimbabwe's tech ecosystem grows, so does demand for specialist skills not available locally. We work with telecoms operators and technology companies to bring senior talent in quickly and compliantly.

The pace of tech deployment demands fast permit turnaround — we prioritise speed without cutting compliance corners
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Healthcare, NGOs & Development

International NGOs, healthcare providers, and development organisations operating in Zimbabwe have specific and sometimes complex permit requirements. We have extensive experience in this sector.

Non-profit and healthcare permits require specialist documentation — our team knows exactly what's needed
Client Results

Case Studies

Real outcomes for real clients. All details anonymised with client consent.

Mining Sector · Corporate Retainer

International Mining Group

Platinum and gold mining operation, 3 sites across Zimbabwe

23
Permits Managed
100%
Approval Rate
0
Lapses or Gaps

A large international mining group engaged Nova Migration after their previous provider missed two permit renewals, resulting in two engineers being temporarily grounded. We conducted a full compliance audit, resolved the outstanding issues, and moved the entire workforce onto our retainer programme within 30 days. In three years since, there have been zero lapses or enforcement issues.

Construction · Project-Based

Regional Infrastructure Developer

Major road and bridge construction programme, 18-month project

31
Work Permits
7 wk
Avg. Processing
5
Nationalities

A regional infrastructure developer won a major Zimbabwe government contract and needed to mobilise an international project team rapidly. Nova Migration processed 31 work permits across 5 nationalities in parallel, achieving an average processing time of 7 weeks — significantly below the industry standard. The project mobilised on schedule.

Financial Services · Compliance

Pan-African Commercial Bank

Harare-headquartered regional bank expanding into new markets

12
Staff Audited
4
Issues Identified
100%
Issues Resolved

Ahead of a regulatory inspection, a regional bank commissioned a Nova Migration compliance audit. We identified 4 permit irregularities that could have resulted in enforcement action, remediated all 4 within 3 weeks, and implemented a proactive renewal management system. The subsequent regulatory inspection passed without incident.

Technology · Fast-Track

East African Telecoms Operator

Urgent executive appointment — CEO relocation to Harare

3
Days Notice
48hr
Business Visa
6 wk
Work Permit

A telecoms operator needed to relocate their incoming CEO to Harare with 3 days' notice. Nova Migration secured a business visa within 48 hours for immediate travel, then processed the full executive work permit in parallel. The CEO was in seat within a week and held a valid work permit within 6 weeks of the original request.

Client Voices

What Our Corporate Clients Say

★★★★★
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We've worked with Nova Migration for three years across 23 work permits and I cannot fault them. Their account manager knows our business, knows our people, and knows exactly what the Department of Immigration needs. We have never had a permit rejected or missed a renewal. That track record is priceless.

SR
Sandra R.
Head of HR, International Mining Group · 3-year Retainer Client
3yr

Continuous retainer relationship — 100% permit approval rate across 23 cases

★★★★★
"

As an HR director responsible for a multinational workforce, the dashboard Nova Migration provides has been transformational. I can see every permit status at a glance. No spreadsheets, no chasing. It's exactly what HR teams need.

MK
Michael K.
Group HR Director, Pan-African Bank
★★★★★
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We needed 31 permits processed simultaneously to hit our project mobilisation date. Other providers said it wasn't possible. Nova Migration did it in 7 weeks and every single permit was approved first time. I won't use anyone else for Zimbabwe.

DM
David M.
Project Director, Regional Infrastructure Developer
Corporate Pricing

Transparent. Fixed. Predictable.

No per-case surprises. Our corporate pricing is structured to give HR teams budget certainty year-round.

Growth
USD1,200
per month · up to 5 active permits
  • Up to 5 concurrent permits managed
  • Dedicated account manager
  • Permit tracking dashboard
  • Renewal alerts & management
  • Monthly status reports
  • Business visa fast-track included
  • Compliance audit (add-on)
  • HR team training (add-on)
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Most Popular
Enterprise
USD2,800
per month · up to 20 active permits
  • Up to 20 concurrent permits managed
  • Senior dedicated account manager
  • Live permit tracking dashboard
  • Proactive renewal management
  • Weekly status reports
  • Unlimited business visas included
  • Annual compliance audit included
  • Quarterly regulatory briefings
  • HR team training (1 session/year)
  • Priority fast-track access
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Strategic
Custom
for 20+ permits or complex programmes
  • Unlimited concurrent permits
  • C-suite dedicated account director
  • Custom dashboard & integrations
  • Unlimited business visas
  • Bi-weekly executive reporting
  • Bi-annual compliance audits
  • Monthly regulatory briefings
  • Unlimited HR team training sessions
  • On-site support available
  • SLA-backed response times
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All government filing fees are quoted separately and passed through at cost. Prices are for Nova Migration professional fees only. Annual contracts available at a 10% discount.

FAQs

Corporate Immigration Questions

We handle the full process end-to-end. This includes assessing the correct permit category, issuing the document checklist, collecting and reviewing all documents, preparing the application, submitting it to the Department of Immigration, tracking progress, responding to queries from immigration authorities, and notifying you of the outcome. Your HR team's involvement is minimal — you provide the employee information and supporting company documents; we do everything else.
Rejections are rare with our approach — our 98% first-submission approval rate reflects the thoroughness of our document preparation. In the rare event of a rejection, we review the refusal notice in detail, identify the cause, and advise on the best course of action — whether that is a resubmission with additional evidence or a formal appeal. This support is included within your retainer or professional fee; there is no additional charge for managing a resubmission.
Business visas can be secured in as little as 48–72 hours for retainer clients in genuine emergency situations. Work permits have statutory minimum processing periods, but our priority follow-up service consistently delivers at the faster end of the 6–12 week range. For executive appointments, we also manage the bridge arrangement — securing a business visa for immediate travel while the work permit is processed in parallel.
Yes. This is one of the most important services we provide. Some short-term assignments, secondments, or board roles may not require a full work permit, while others do. Getting this wrong — in either direction — creates risk. We assess every situation individually and provide clear, written guidance on permit obligations before any travel is arranged.
Under the Zimbabwe Immigration Act, employing a foreign national without a valid work permit is a criminal offence. Penalties include significant fines for the employer, potential business licence implications, and deportation of the employee. Directors of companies can face personal liability. This is why proactive permit management and renewal tracking are not optional extras — they are fundamental to protecting your business.
Yes — we manage provider transitions regularly. We start with a compliance audit of your existing permits, identify any issues, and take over management from there. The transition is designed to be seamless for your HR team and your employees. Most clients complete the switch within 2–3 weeks of signing.

Ready to Hand Over Your Zimbabwe Immigration?

Talk to our Head of Corporate Services today. We'll assess your current situation, identify any risks, and propose the right programme for your organisation — at no cost.

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