Zambia - Apply for Dual Citizenship

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To apply for a Dual Citizenship by Registration in Zambia, the applicant will have to contact the Department of national registration passport and citizenship office, please tap on the following link to view contact details: link.
2. Make sure to have all the documents that are listed under the “Required Documents” section of this page.
3. An application form will be provided to the applicant upon visiting the Department of national registration passport and citizenship office.
4. Once understanding the guideline properly, the applicant has to fill in all the necessary information in the application form.
5. Submit the application form with necessary attachments to the office.
6. Pay the fee as given in the “Fees” section of this page.
7. After the completion and verification of all the required documents, the document will be accessible.
8. Collect the citizenship certificate from the office in 21 days.
   

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Required Documents

• Duly completed application form.
• NRC or Passport.
  

Office Locations & Contacts

Ministry of Home Affairs
Department of national registration passport and citizenship
Head Office
Independence Avenue
P.O.Box 50997
Lusaka,Zambia
+260211254336
Contact Details link.

Eligibility

A person who is willing to be a citizen of two countries at the same time.

Fees

Application Fee: Pay as per the authority’s request.

Validity

The document is valid forever unless revoked.

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

In 21 days, the application may be rejected or granted.

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Instructions

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Required Information

• The name of the applicant
• Passport no.
• Other Nationality
• Address
• Signature of Applicant
  

Need for the Document

The holder will be a citizen of 2 countries at a time. A dual citizen will be subject to the limitations contained in the Constitution, be entitled to a passport and other travel documents and to such other rights that citizens are entitled to.

Information which might help

Citizenship Act of Zambia act.

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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