Zambia - Obtain an Investors Visa

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Procedure

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

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Required Documents

• Completed Application Form 27
• Two recent passport size photographs;
• Certified Photocopies of current passport
• Certified photocopies of certificate of incorporation , list of Directors and list of share capital.
• Proof of personal investment, if an investor is forming his own company, he or she should bring in at least US$250,000. If he/she is joining an existing company, it should be at least US$150,000.
• Investment License (if available)
• Covering letter to the Director General of Immigration
• Proof of ownership of land or lease agreement.

Office Locations & Contacts

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: [email protected], [email protected]

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

Eligibility

An Investor's Visa/Permit may be issued to any foreigner intending to establish a business or invest in, or who has established or invested in a business in Zambia.

Applicant should be above 21 years old

Check first if you will need a Visa to enter Zambia, use the links provided below to see if you need one:

• Nationals who do not require visas to enter Zambia
• Nationals requiring VISAs on arrival or at missions abroad
• Nationals whose applications for VISAS require approval from the Director General of Immigration

Fees

Investors\'s Permit Fees for the Private Sector

• Issuance: K2,000.00
• Renewal: K2,500.00
• Duplicate: K2,000.00
• Other Fees:
  • K2,500.00: inclusive of another company/nature of business
  • K1,000.00: addition of names of spouse or children

Validity

An Investor Visa/Permit will allow the holder and his/her spouse and minor children to enter and re-enter into and to remain in Zambia until it expires

Documents to Use

APPLICATION FOR AN INVESTORS PERMIT - Form 27

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Processing Time

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Required Information

• Name
• Gender
• Date and place of birth
• Nationality
• Passport No.
• Place of issue, date of issue, date of expiry
• Permanent address in Zambia
• Address in country of permanent residence
• Telephone No.
• Email
• Occupation
• Company Registration No.
• Type of business to be invested in Zambia
• Physical location of investment and address of the business
• Extent (financial investment)

Need for the Document

An Investor's Visa/Permit may be issued to any foreigner intending to establish a business or invest in, or who has established or invested in a business in Zambia.

Following are procedures on how you can obtain a Investor's Visa/Permit.

Information which might help

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.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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External Links

• Zambia Department of Immigration:

http://www.zambiaimmigration.gov.zm/index.php/permits/investor-s-permit

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