Procedure
Apply via Agent
Apply In-Person:
- To obtain a duplicate Cross-Border permit in Zambia, the applicant will have to visit the department of immigration, please tap on the following link to view contact details: link.
- Please make sure that have all the documents listed in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
- Upon visiting, the applicant will be provided with an application form to be filled in the immigration office.
- Once understanding the guidelines properly, the applicant has to fill in all the necessary information in the application form.
- Submit the application form with necessary attachments to the office.
- Pay the fee as given in the “Fees” section of this page.
- After the completion and verification of all the documents, the visa will be accessible.
- Collect the visa from the office or wait for the visa to arrive via post on the postal address in a stipulated time.
Required Documents
- Covering letter from applicant addressed to the Director General of Immigration/Regional Immigration Officer.
- Proof of membership to a Cross Border Traders Association.
- Letter from the relevant Cross Border Traders’ Association supporting the application.
- Original Permit.
- Prescribed fee receipt.
Office Locations & Contacts
The Director-General
Department of Immigration
Headquarters
Kent Building
Haile Selassie Road
P.O. Box 50300
Lusaka, Zambia
Contact number: +260 211 255282
email: pro@zambiaimmigration.gov.zm
Contact Details link.
Eligibility
- A Cross Border Permit is issued to a foreigner who is a member of a regional grouping to which Zambia is party or one who ordinarily resides in a country sharing boundaries with Zambia and is a member of an association of persons engaged in cross border business.
- The applicant should already have a cross-border visa.
Fees
Validity
- The permit will be valid for the same time period as the original permit.
Documents to Use
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Sample Documents
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Processing Time
- The processing time depends on the time taken for verification of documents submitted.
Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
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Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, google video, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of the webpage where the video is displayed.
e.g In the following url 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M' Video ID is 'Y0US7oR_t3M'.
Instructions
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Required Information
- Name of applicant
- Age
- Phone number/email
- occupation
- Postal address
- Passport number
Need for the Document
- The permit authorises the holder to enter and to remain within Zambia until the permit expires.
- Immigration and Deportation Act of Zambia: link.
Other uses of the Document/Certificate
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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.
External Links
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Others
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