EMA Zimbabwe
Developer permit portal
Official EMA channel

Apply for a wetland permit, the easy way.

Submit construction, land-use, or development applications near Zimbabwe's protected wetlands. Track review progress, respond to queries, and download your decision letter — all in one place.

21-day review
Digital decision letter
22 protected sites
Application progress
  1. 1
    Submitted
    Confirmation sent to your email.
  2. 2
    Under review
    Provincial officer assigned.
  3. 3
    Site inspection
    EMA inspector visits the site.
  4. 4
    Decision
    Approval, conditions, or rejection issued.
Guided wizard
Four short steps. We tell you exactly what to attach.
Auto site check
Pick your site on the map. We flag nearby protected wetlands.
Signed decisions
Cryptographically hash-stamped decision letters.
Do I need a permit?

You need EMA authorisation for any construction, borehole, drainage, agriculture, sand-mining, or land-clearing activity within 30 metres of a wetland edge, or anywhere within a gazetted protected wetland.

What you'll need
  • · Applicant / company details
  • · Project description & scope
  • · Site coordinates or stand number
  • · EIA report (if applicable) and proof of land tenure
Ready to apply?

Create a free account and submit your first application in under 10 minutes.