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Zambia - Obtain a Police Clearence Certificate

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ProcedureEdit

Apply In-Person

  1. To apply for a police clearance in Zambia, the applicant will have to contact the police service of Zambia, for the main office visit link.
  2. Make sure that you have all the documents that are listed under the “Required Documents” section of this page.
  3. The applicant should write an application letter explaining why PCC is being requested.
  4. The application form can be obtained from any nearest police station.
  5. Fill the application form provided to you after understanding the guidelines properly.
  6. Upon filling the form the applicant will be redirected to a lab for fingerprints.
  7. The applicant must submit a set of his/her fingerprint impressions.
  8. Submit the completed application forms to the Central Investigation office at Police Service Headquarters for approval.
  9. The Fingerprints then need to be sent to Zambia Police Headquarters in Lusaka at the Fingerprints Department where the screening is done.
  10. Upon screening, the fingerprints are then sent to the Criminal Records Office (CRO) within Headquarters for name search.
  11. Pay the fee as per given in the “Fees” section of this page.
  12. Upon the satisfaction of the authorities, a provisional certificate will be accessible.
  13. Payment is non-refundable once the application is processed.
  14. The certificate will be posted to the forwarding address as indicated by the applicants in the application in 15-20 days.



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Required DocumentsEdit

  • Recent passport size photographs borderless with white background.
  • Fully completed application form (personal particular) filled in Block letters.
  • A letter stating that the applicant is authorizing our organization on his/her behalf.
  • A valid document showing applicant’s work permit and dependent pass.
  • Copy of Zambia Identity card (if any).
  • A copy of your passport, driving license or any similar document used for Identification purposes.
  • Obtained set of applicant’s fingerprints.
  • A detailed covering letter stating the period of stay in Zambia.
  • Copy of all passport pages (old and current passport),with copies of the first three of the data pages of his/her passport as well as the pages containing Zambia visa ,entry and departure Stamps.
  • Certified copies of visa/permits showing proof of legal residence in Zambia(if applicant is non-Zambian).
  • Documentary proof which states the period of stay in Zambia.
  • All pages of VISA are required with first entry and last exit date STAMP.



Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Police Service Headquarters:
Government Rd,
Lusaka, Zambia
Email: [email protected]
Phone Number: 254534 or 254411
Contact link.

EligibilityEdit

  • It is issued to any individual who resides more than 6 months in Zambia.



FeesEdit

  • Zambians within Zambia: K168.00.
  • For Zambians outside Zambia: K795.00.
  • Non Zambians outside the country: K1194.00.



ValidityEdit

  • This certificate will be valid as per the norms.



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Processing TimeEdit

  • 15-20 working days(Processing time will increase if the person was ever charged by the police).



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InstructionsEdit

  • The fees should be receipted by a Gazetted Government General Receipt.
  • Application form should be fully completed with black pen and in Block Letters.



Required InformationEdit

  • Applicant's surname (or last name)
  • Other names (forenames)
  • Date and place of birth
  • Address (residential)
  • Address (postal)
  • Occupation
  • Nationality
  • National Registration Card No.
  • Particulars of Passport (Non-Zambians only)
  • Reason why certificate is required



Need for the DocumentEdit

  • This certificate certifies that the applicant has never partaken in any criminal activity that led to the involvement of the Zambian police force.



Information which might helpEdit

  • Police Clearance Certificate is issued by the Criminal Investigation Department, Zambia states that whether or not a criminal record exists.
  • Zambia Police Act link.



Other uses of the Document/CertificateEdit

  • The document can also be used to get a firearm license and is also required when a person applies for an immigration status to other countries.



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