Procedure
Apply via Agent
- Gather all the documents you will need to present or submit in order to obtain/make changes on a Residence Permit.
- Complete an application form.
- Submit all the required documents.
- Pay the applicable fee.
Required Documents
- 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
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
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
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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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever
Documents to Use
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Processing Time
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sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
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Instructions
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e.g. The state office holds birth records since january 1908.
Required Information
- 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
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.
Other uses of the Document/Certificate
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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.
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