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Residence Permit

The Department publishes different document lists for different applicant categories. Select the category that matches the applicant; these routes are not interchangeable.

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Residence Permit

New application requirements

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

Applicants aged 7–15

  • Covering letter to the Director General of Immigration.
  • Certified copy of a valid passport (biographical data page and last endorsement stamp for Zambia).
  • Certified copy of the applicant’s birth certificate.
  • Certified copy of parents’ status.
  • One recent passport-size photograph.
  • Adoption certificate, if applicable.
  • Proof of enrolment at an educational institution, for students.
  • Alien Registration Card.
  • Prescribed fee.

Applicants over 16

  • Covering letter to the Director General of Immigration.
  • Alien Registration Card.
  • Certified copy of the applicant’s birth certificate.
  • Certified copy of marriage certificate.
  • Two testimonials from persons of good standing who have known the applicant for at least three years.
  • Certified copy of a valid passport (biographical data page and last endorsement stamp for Zambia).
  • Certified copy of the host’s status.
  • One recent passport-size photograph.
  • Adoption certificate, if applicable.
  • Proof of enrolment at an educational institution, for students.
  • Prescribed fee.

Holders of an Investor Permit

  • Covering letter to the Director General of Immigration.
  • Alien Registration Card.
  • VAT/ZRA receipts or valid ZRA Tax Clearance Certificate.
  • Current bank statement.
  • Audit report from a recognized firm registered with the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA).
  • Title of ownership or lease agreement, where applicable.
  • Certified photocopies of current passport (biographical data page and last endorsement stamp for Zambia).
  • One recent passport-size photograph.
  • Prescribed fee.
  • Immigration inspection report (after the application is submitted).

Holders of an Employment Permit

  • Covering letter to the Director General of Immigration.
  • Alien Registration Card.
  • Two reference letters.
  • Certified copy of a valid passport (biographical data page and last endorsement stamp for Zambia).
  • One recent passport-size photograph.
  • Contract of employment.
  • Certified documentary proof of professional or other qualifications.
  • Prescribed fee.

Retirees

  • Covering letter to the Director General of Immigration.
  • Completed application Form 4.
  • Proof of funds (bank statement).
  • Proof of permanent pension (irrevocable annuity) or retirement account.
  • Proof of ownership of land or lease agreement, where applicable.
  • 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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