Covering letter from employer addressed to the Director General of Immigration.
However, if it is a first time application and the successful applicant requires a visa to enter Zambia, such a person is still required to apply for a visa to enter the country to collect the permit. The permit authorises the holder to enter and re-enter into and to remain within Zambia until the permit expires. The individual expatriate cannot do this on their own. Further, only an Employer, a Practising Lawyer and an Immigration Consult can apply for Employment Permits on behalf of a prospective expatriate. Note: All applicants should remain outside Zambia until the permit has been approved. It is issued to a foreigner who is:ġ) Employed by the Government of Zambia or a statutory body Ģ) Employed by the private sector, Non-Governmental Organisations (including a person employed as a volunteer) or a religious organization andģ) The spouse and children, over twenty one years, of a foreigner may be issued with Employment Permits if they are to be employed in the family business. It can be extended for periods up to a maximum of 10 years. To apply for a Residence Permit or variation on a residence permit please click here.Īn Employment Permit is issued to a foreigner who enters the country to take up employment for a period exceeding six (06) months. (c) is absent from Zambia for any period in excess of twelve months. (b) is absent from Zambia for a period in excess of six months without notifying the Director-General of Immigration, in writing, that that person proposes to return to Zambia or (a) fails to enter Zambia within six months of the date of issue of the permit or such later date as the DirectorGeneral of Immigration may endorse on the residence permit
Police Report (Not applicable for madatory replacement of Booklet type to Digital Permit Card) Ī residence permit shall cease to be valid if the holder.
Covering letter to the Director General from the applicant.
Requirements for variation by Inclusion of a New Business and Change of Company
Letter of offer from the prospective employer and.
Letter of release from previous employer.
Covering letter to the Director General of Immigration from applicant.
Requirements for variation by Change of Employer.
One recent passport size photographs and.
Covering letter to the Director General of Immigration from the applicant.
Requirements for variation by addition of Children
Two recent passport size photographs and.
Proof of ownership of land or lease agreement (where applicable).
Proof of permanent pension (irrevocable annuity) or retirement account.
Proof of enrolment at an educational Institution (for students) and.
Adoption Certificate (in case of adopted children)*.
Two testimonials from persons of good standing who have known the applicant for a minimum period of not less than three (3) years.
Certified copy of Marriage Certificate.
Certified copy of Birth Certificate of the applicant.
Proof of enrolment at an educational institution (for students).
Adoption certificate (in case of adopted children)*.
Certified copy of birth certificate of the applicant.
Certified copy of valid passport (bio data & last endorsement stamp for Zambia).
Covering letter to Director General of Immigration.
#Work permit validation check registration#
Call for Applications for Registration as an Immigration ConsultantĪ Residence Permit confers permanent residence to a holder and is issued to a foreigner who: has held an Employment Permit for a continuous period exceeding ten (10) years is a dependant (who is 21 years old or below) of someone with a valid Residence Permit or an established resident has held an Investor’s Permit for more than three (3) years has held a Spouse Permit for at least five (5) years is a person (irrespective of age) born from a citizen is a dependant of foreign origin under the care of a citizen has intention to retire in Zambia and showing proof of sufficient funds (pension, irrevocable annuity, retirement account) and a holder of an Entry Permit (provided there are reasonable and justifiable grounds for the delayed change).
Patents and Companies Registration Agency.
Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry.
Nationals Requiring Visa Prior to Travel.
Nationals requiring visas on arrival or from Zambian Missions Abroad.
Revised guidelines for strengthening surveillance at the Points of Entry (PoE) coming soon.