Zambia - Change or Update Employment Permit (Nationality or Name)

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To obtain a variation in the Employment Visa in Zambia, the applicant will have to visit the department of immigration, please tap on 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 visa will be accessible.
8. Collect the visa 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 applicant.
• Proof of new nationality.
• Deed certificate.
• Original permit.
• 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 a changed name or nationality.

Fees

Application Fee: K 9000.

Validity

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

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

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

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Instructions

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Required Information

• Name of applicant
• New particulars of the applicant
• Age
• Phone number/email
• occupation
• Postal address
• Passport number
  

Need for the Document

The updated permit allows the holder to continue working with new particulars.

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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Others

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