1. Gather all the documents you will need to present or submit in order to obtain/make changes on a Residence Permit.
2. Complete an application form.
3. Submit all the required documents.
4. Pay the applicable fee.

• Completed Application Form 4 in duplicate
• Two recent passport size photos
• Certified copy of Birth Certificate of the applicant.
• Documentary evidence of divorce or legal separation (if applicable).
• Two testimonials as to character from persons of standing who have known the applicant for a minimum period of three (3) years (reference letters).
• Full details of business should be submitted.
• A certified copy of the applicants valid passport.
• Covering letter to Director General of immigration
• Submission of documentary evidence in support of continuous stay in Zambia from 1963. Documents should be in the form of electricity bills, water bills, pay slips, birth records, school reports/certificates, Radio/TV Licenses, Income Tax receipts; etc.
• Certified copy of Aliens/Commonwealth Registration card

For Parents, wives, minor children and grandchildren of Residence permit holders and Zambians:

• Documentary evidence of financial support (financially dependent applicants)
• Completed Application Form 4 for adults and Application Form 5 for children aged between 7-15 years old.
• Two recent certified passport size photographs;
• Certified copy of Marriage Certificate (if married).
• Photocopies of previous and current passport;
• Supporting letter from the parents/guardian/spouse;
• Certified copy of Aliens/Commonwealth Registration card.
• Covering letter to Director General of immigration
• Proof of relationship (Birth Certificate, Marriage Certificate)

For Holders of Employment Permits for at Least 10 years:

• Completed Application Form 4
• Two recent passport size photographs;
• Original employment permit;
• Certified copy of Aliens/Commonwealth Registration cards
• Two reference letters
• Covering letter to Director General of immigration
• Documentary proof of professional or other qualifications.
• A contract of employment if offered employment in Zambia) must be submitted

For holders of Investors Permit for more than 3 years:

• Completed Application Form 4
• Two recent passport size photographs;
• Original Investors permit;
• Inspection report from the nearest Immigration Office;
• Current bank Statement and Audit report from the ZICA; affiliated audit firm
• Certified copy of Aliens/Commonwealth Registration card.
• Tax receipts

Changes on the Residence Permit (Change of Employer):

• Completed Application Form 9
• Original Permit
• Submission of professional certificates
• Letter of release from previous employer
• Letter of offer from the prospective employer

Changes on the Residence Permit (Inclusion of a new business and change of company):

• Completed Application Form 9
• Submission of certificate of incorporation,
• List of Directors and original entry permit.
• Latest Bank Statement

The Director General of Immigration
Immigration Headquarters
Kent Building, Long Acres
Haile Selassie Avenue
P.O. Box 50300
Lusaka, Zambia

Telephone:

• Public Relations Office: +260 211 255282
• Customer Service Center: +260 211 252622
• Switchboard: +260 211 251725,+260 211 252669, 0955659493, 0962172550, 0971718499

Fax: +260 211 254393/252831/252008

Email: pro@zambiaimmigration.gov.zm, zambiavisa@zambiaimmigration.gov.zm

REGIONAL IMMIGRATION OFFICES

• LUSAKA: P.O.Box 30594 Tel. +260 211 221434
• NDOLA: P.O.Box 30549 Tel. +260 212 614649
• CHOMA: P.O.Box 630170 Tel. +260 977827734
• KABWE: P.O.Box 80432 Tel. +260 215 222242
• KASAMA: P.O.Box 410198 Tel. +260 214 221446
• CHIPATA: P.O.Box 510135. Tel +260 216 271221
• MANSA: P.O.Box 710058. Tel. +260 212 821332
• SOLWEZI: P.O.Box 110068. Tel +260 218 821303
• MONGU: P.O.Box 910179.Tel +260 217 222377
• CHINSALI: P.O.Box 480237 Tel. +260 214 565104

Zambia Diplomatic Missions Contacts

Foreign Missions Accredited to Zambia

Zambia Department of Immigration Website

The Permit confers permanent residence to the holder and is issued to: individuals who have been ordinarily and lawfully residents of Zambia; Parents, wife, minor children and grandchildren of Residence permit and Zambians; Holders of Employment or Investors Permits for at Least 10 and 3 years respectively.

Individuals who have been ordinarily and lawfully residing in Zambia may apply for a Residence Permit.

Residence Permit Fees for the Private Sector:

• Issuance: K4, 000.00
• Renewal: ---------------
• Duplicate: K4, 000.00
• Other Fees:
  • Addition of a new business/name, Change of Occupation/Nationality/ Name: K3, 000.00
  • Addition of names of spouse or children: K1, 000.00

Residence Permit Fees for Government and Quasi Government Organization:

• Issuance: K1,500.00
• Renewal: ---------------
• Duplicate: K1, 500.00
• Other Fees:
  • Change of occupation/Employer: K1, 000.00
  • Change of Nationality/Name/ Inclusion of names of children: K500.00

Residence Permit Fees for Religious, Non Governmental Organizations and Non Profit Making Organizations:

• Issuance: K1, 500.00
• Renewal: ---------------
• Duplicate: K1, 500.00

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

• APPLICATION FOR A RESIDENCE PERMIT FOR A PERSON AGED SIXTEEN YEARS AND ABOVE - Form 4
• APPLICATION FOR A RESIDENCE PERMIT(FOR APPLICANTS AGED SEVEN TO FIFTEEN, INCLUSIVE)- Form 5
• APPLICATION TO CHANGE TEMPORARY RESIDENCE STATUS / CONDITIONS OF TEMPORARY RESIDENCE PERMIT - Form 9

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Please explain processing time taken in obtaining the document/certificate.

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Please provide instructions on obtaining the certificate/documents.
e.g. The state office holds birth records since january 1908.

• Name
• Gender
• Date and place of birth
• Nationality
• Passport No.
• Place of issue, date of issue, date of expiry
• Duration of proposed stay in Zambia
• Countries of residence during five years immediately preceding the application
• Class of persons to which you belong
• Highest education standard attained
• Occupation
• Experience in your occupation

The Residence Permit confers permanent residence to the holder and is issued to: individuals who have been ordinarily and lawfully residents of Zambia; Parents, wife, minor children and grandchildren of Residence permit and Zambians; Holders of Employment or Investors Permits for at Least 10 and 3 years respectively.

Following are procedures on how you can obtain a Residence Permit in Zambia.

Guiding Principles in the Issuance of Permits and Visas

Zambia's Immigration Departments Immigration Policy is based on these following four principles:

• An Immigrant to Zambia must have a contribution to make in form of skills, profession or capital.
• An Immigrant should not deprive a Zambian of employment;
• An Immigrant should not be a charge on the state.
• An Immigrant intending to settle in Zambia must be in possession of a permit.

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

• Zambia Department of Immigration:

http://www.zambiaimmigration.gov.zm/index.php/permits/residence-permit

More information which might help people.