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Zambia - Obtain a Temporary Immigrant Visa

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ProcedureEdit

Apply In-Person:

  1. To apply for a temporary immigrant visa in Zambia, the applicant will have to visit the department of immigration, 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. An application form will be provided to the applicant upon visiting the department of immigration.
  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 per 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.


Apply-Online

  1. Visit the following online registration portal.
  2. Login if you already have an account or register yourself.
  3. Provide the details asked like name, email and passport number.
  4. Choose “Type of Representative” from the drop down menu provided.
  5. Click on the “register” button.
  6. Go to the login portal again and login with your username and password.
  7. After you have successfully logged into the system with your account credentials, click “My Profile” to access your personal profile information.
  8. Data form will display and the information will be organized in 3 tabs: Identity, Address, Contact.
  9. Fill in all the appropriate details and after you have finished click the “Save” button to save the information.
  10. Open the “Contact” tab and provide your up-to-date contact information, so that the Immigration Department could reach you for questions and notices. Otherwise, you may miss some important information. Click “Save” after you have finished.
  11. Now, go to “My Workplace” you will see links under “Available Permits” for various permits
  12. Select “temporary immigration visa” service from the permits list present in the menu.
  13. Click “Next” and complete the application that consists of a form for a temporary immigrant visa and again click “Next”.
  14. Review the application requirements, scan and upload the required documents, click “Next”.
  15. Preview the completed application form as a PDF file (you can print or save it for your records).
  16. If all information is correct, click “Confirm” and preview the system-generated Electronic Bill (you can print or save it for your records).
  17. If you accept the fees and have your credit card ready, click on the “Pay Online” button. and you will be redirected to the bank site for secure payment processing.
  18. Enter your billing details, click “Next” and then click the “Pay” button.
  19. Upon completion of payment, you will be returned to the Payment Receipt page.
  20. Review your payment confirmation message, print or download Payment Receipt in PDF format, for your records.
  21. To complete the application process, click on the “Finish” button. You will see the number of the application case you have submitted.
  22. The application can be tracked after logging in and going to the “submitted” section.
  23. Wait for approval of the application.
  24. When the application is approved, wait for the authority's action.
  25. Collect the visa according to the authority’s suggestion in a stipulated time.



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Required DocumentsEdit

Requirements for new application (A Prohibited Immigrant or any person directed by the Minister)

  • Covering letter addressed to the Director General of Immigration/ Regional Immigration Officer
  • Certified copy of valid passport (bio data & last endorsement stamp for Zambia) (where available)
  • Copy of endorsed appeal to the Minister
  • One recent passport size photographs
  • Proof of Court process (e.g. bail)
  • Prescribed fee receipt


Requirements for new application (Parent(s)/dependant of permit holder):

  • Covering letter from applicant addressed to the Director General of Immigration/Regional Immigration Officer
  • Letter of consent from sponsor/permit holder
  • Copy of permit of sponsor
  • Certified copy of passport of applicant (bio data & last endorsement stamp for Zambia)
  • One recent passport size photographs
  • Current endorsement in passport
  • Prescribed fee receipt



Office Locations & ContactsEdit

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 link.

EligibilityEdit

  • A prohibited immigrant or any person as directed by the Minister of Home Affairs; parent(s) (father, mother or foreparents only) of a holder of an Employment Permit or Investor’s Permit within the validity of the permit; and a dependent of permit holder above the age of 18.
  • This Permit is also issued to a foreigner who has appealed to the Minister of Home Affairs against rejection of their permit application or notice to leave Zambia.



FeesEdit

  • Application Fee : Pay the fee as per the authority request.



ValidityEdit

  • The validity will be as mentioned in the permit.



Documents to UseEdit

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Sample DocumentsEdit

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Processing TimeEdit

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



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InstructionsEdit

  • Make sure to check the status of your application if you have applied through the online portal.
  • The Temporary Permit must not be applied for unless directed by the Department of Immigration.



Required InformationEdit

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



Need for the DocumentEdit

  • The permit authorises the holder to enter and to remain within Zambia until the permit expires.



Information which might helpEdit

  • Immigration and Deportation Act of Zambia link.



Other uses of the Document/CertificateEdit

  • The visa allows holders to enter Zambia for employment lasting a fixed period of time, and are not considered permanent or indefinite



External LinksEdit

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