Zambia - Obtain Professional Tour Guide License

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To apply for a tour-guide license in Zambia, the applicant will have to contact the Zambia Business Regulatory Review Agency, 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. Fill the application form provided to you in the wildlife authority office after understanding the guidelines properly.
4. Submit the application with necessary attachments to the Zambia Business Regulatory Review Agency office.
5. The fee has to be paid according to the authorities request.
6. Approved applications will be submitted directly to the Ministry of Tourism & Arts in Lusaka.
7. Upon the satisfaction of the authorities, a provisional certificate will be accessible.
8. The applicant gets the permit in a stipulated period of time.

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Required Documents

• Application form.
• Proof of contract with the agency the applicant is working for.
• A statement of purpose of the desired permit.
• Valid national identity( NRC or passport).

Office Locations & Contacts

Business Regulatory Review Agency
Plot No. 2251 Fairley Road,
ridgeway ,Lusaka. P.O.Box 50593,
Lusaka-Zambia
BRRA General Line: +260 211 259165.
Call Center: +260 211 259165
Contact link.

Eligibility

• An individual who wants to become a tour guide in areas permitted in Zambia can apply for the license.
• The applicant must be registered with an agency recognised by the authorities.

Fees

• Application Fee: K 16.80
• License Fee:
• For citizens: K 333.60.
• For residents: K 3333.60.
• For non-residents: USD 6000.00.

Validity

• This permit will be valid for 3 years and can be renewed.

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Processing Time

• The processing time will depend on verification of documents.

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Required Information

• Name of Applicant
• Phone/email/fax
• Passport or NRC number
• Occupation
• Details of purpose for the required license.

Need for the Document

• The license is an official proof of the holder being a professional tour guide and can conduct as one.

Information which might help

• To read more about Zambia Tourism Act, find act.

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