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Investor Permit

For a foreign national over 18 who intends to establish a business or invest in Zambia, has already established or invested in a Zambian business, or is joining an existing company.

Investor Permit

New application requirements

Prepare the documents listed for your applicant category. The Department may request further information.

  • Covering letter addressed to the Director General of Immigration.
  • Certificate of Incorporation.
  • Certificate of Share Capital, where required.
  • Certificate of Minimum Capital.
  • Investment Licence from the Zambia Development Agency (ZDA), where available.
  • List of Directors.
  • Proof of personal investment: US$250,000 for a new business or US$150,000 if joining an existing company. Evidence may include a bank statement, money transfer, or ZRA Form CE20 showing the description and value of goods or equipment.
  • Proof of ownership or lease agreement in Zambia.
  • Certified copy of a valid passport (biographical data page and last endorsement stamp for Zambia).
  • Two recent passport-size photographs.
  • Prescribed fee.

Source: Zambia Department of Immigration, Permit Types. Requirements checked 2 November 2026. Official requirements in English
These pages cover new applications only; renewals and variations are not included. The checklists follow the Zambia Department of Immigration public guidance. Translations are informational; the Department’s English wording is authoritative. Requirements, forms, and fees can change. Confirm current details with the Department before applying.
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