Zambia - Obtain Duplicate Investor Permit

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To apply for a duplicate Investor’s 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

• Covering letter addressed to the Director General of Immigration.
• Certificate of Incorporation.
• Certificate of Share Capital (where required);.Certificate of Minimum Capital.
• Investment License from ZDA (where available).
• Proof of personal investment amounting to US$250,000 for a new business and US$150,000 if joining an existing company (Bank Statement, Money Transfer, ZRA Form CE20, showing description and value of goods/equipment).
• Proof of ownership or lease agreement in Zambia.
• Certified copy of valid passport (bio data & last endorsement stamp for Zambia).
• Two recent passport size photographs.
• Prescribed fee receipt.

Office Locations & Contacts

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

Eligibility

• An Investor’s Permit is issued to a foreigner (above the age of 18 years) intending to establish a business or invest in Zambia or who has established or invested in a business in Zambia, or is joining an already existing company.
• The applicant should already have an Investor’s Visa.

Fees

• Application Fee: K 12000.

Validity

• The duplicate investor Permit will be valid for the same period as the original visa that is mentioned in the passport.

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Processing Time

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

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Instructions

• The duplicate permit will be on the same passport as the original visa.

Required Information

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

Need for the Document

• The granted document will allow the investor to stay in Zambia for business.

Information which might help

• Immigration and Deportation Act of Zambia: link.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

• The duplicate visa is used in case the original visa is stolen or to expedite the processing of visas in other countries.

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