1. Gather all the documents you will need to present or submit in order to obtain/extend a Study Visa/Permit.
2. Complete an application form.
3. Submit all the required documents.
4. Pay the Study Visa/Permit fee.

• Completed Application Form 20
• Two recent passport size photographs
• Police clearance from applicant\'s country of permanent residence. This applies to applicants who are applying from outside Zambia and are 18 years and above
• Supporting documents:
  • Photocopies of current passport;
  • Letter of acceptance from the Institution/school;
  • Status of the host, parent or guardian if any;
  • Chest X-Ray report
  • A cover letter addressed to the Chief Immigration Officer

For those applying for extension of study permit:

• Cover letter from the host/Institution
• Original Permit
• Completed Application Form 11

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

Study visas/permits are issued to Non-Zambians who wishes to study in Zambia.

Applicants who are not resident in Zambia must submit their applications while outside the country.

Study Permit Fees:

• Issuance: K1,500.00
• Renewal: K2,000.00
• Duplicate: K1,500.00

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

• APPLICATION FOR A STUDY PERMIT - Form 20
• APPLICATION TO EXTEND THE PERIOD OF VALIDITY OF A VISA OR PERMIT - Form 11

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Individuals planning to undertake formal studies at registered educational institutions in Zambia should apply for a Student Visa/Permit before entering Zambia.

Applications should be lodged with the Head Office of Zambia Immigration Lusaka.

APPLICATION FOR A STUDY PERMIT:

• Name
• Gender
• Date and place of birth
• Nationality
• Passport No.
• Place of issue, date of issue, date of expiry
• Occupation
• Study details

APPLICATION TO EXTEND THE PERIOD OF VALIDITY OF A VISA OR PERMIT:

• Name
• Gender
• Date and place of birth
• Nationality
• Address in Zambia
• Type of permit held
• Permit Visa No.
• Date of issue of permit/visa
• Place of issue of permit/visa
• Date of expiry of permit/visa
• Reasons for application for extension of validity of permit/visa

A Study Permit is granted to a foreign national who intends to study at a recognized learning institution in Zambia.

Recognized learning institutions are those that are registered with the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Science and Technology.

Following are procedures on how you can obtain a Study Visa/Permit.

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/study-permit

More information which might help people.