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Zambia - Obtain a Residence Permit


Procedure

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  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.





Required Documents

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  • 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






Office Locations & Contacts

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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





Eligibility

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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.




Fees

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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




Validity

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




Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

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Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications. 
Attach videos using the following tag <&video type="website">video ID|width|height<&/video&> from external websites.
Please remove the "&" inside the tags during implementation.
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver, 
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of 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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e.g. The state office holds birth records since january 1908.




Required Information

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  • 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





Need for the Document

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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.




Information which might help

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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.




Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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





External Links

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Others

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