Zambia - Change or Update Employment Permit (Employer Change)

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To obtain a variation in the Employment permit in Zambia, the applicant will have to visit the department of immigration, please use the following link to view contact details: link.
2. Please make sure to have all the documents listed in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
3. Upon visiting, the applicant will be provided with an application form to be filled in the immigration office.
4. Once understanding the guidelines 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 documents, the permit will be accessible.
8. Collect the permit from the office or wait for the visa to arrive via post on the postal address in a stipulated time.
   

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Required Documents

• Cover letter to the Director General of Immigration from the concerned employer.
• Letter of appointment /offer/contract.
• Letter of release from previous employer.
• Prescribed fee receipt.
  

Office Locations & Contacts

The Director-General
Department of Immigration
Headquarters
Kent Building
Haile Selassie Road
P.O. Box 50300
Lusaka, Zambia
Contact number: +260 211 255282
Email: [email protected]
Contact Details link.

Eligibility

The applicant should have an employment visa already.

Fees

Application Fee: K 9000.

Validity

The employment permit will be valid for the time period mentioned in the permit.

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

The processing time depends on the time taken in verification of documents submitted.

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Instructions

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e.g. The state office has held birth records since january 1908.

Required Information

• Name of applicant
• Particulars of new employer
• Age
• Phone number/email
• occupation
• Postal address
• Passport number
  

Need for the Document

The permit authorises the holder to stay within Zambia and work with other employers until the permit expires.

Information which might help

Immigration and Deportation Act of Zambia: link.

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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