This Permit confers permanent residence to the holder and is issued to: persons who have been ordinarily and lawfully residents in Zambia; Children of Residence permit holders and Zambians; Holders of Employment or Investor’s Permits for at Least 10 and 3 years respectively; Holders of Spouse Permits for at least five (5) years; and Retirees.
Requirements for Applying for a Residence Permit
Applicants aged between 7 – 15 years:
- Covering letter to Director General of Immigration
- Certified photocopy of the applicant’s valid passport
- Certified copy of birth certificate of the applicant
- Certified copy of parents’ status
- Copy of original Permit (where applicable)
- Recent passport size photograph
- Adoption certificate (in case of adopted children)
- Proof of enrollment at an educational Institution (for students)
- Payment of prescribed fee as in the schedule below
Applicants above 16 years:
- Covering letter to Director General of Immigration
- Certified copy of Aliens’ Registration Card
- Certified copy of birth certificate of the applicant
- Certified copy of marriage certificate for a spouse
- Two testimonials as to the character from persons of good standing who have known the applicant for a minimum period of not less than three (3) years
- Certified photocopy of the applicant’s valid passport
- Certified copy of host’s status
- Recent passport size photograph
- Surrender of Original Permit (where applicable)
- Adoption certificate (in case of adopted children)
- Proof of enrollment at an educational Institution (for students)
- Payment of prescribed fee as in the schedule below
Retirees:
- Covering letter to Director General of Immigration
- 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 photocopies of current passport
- Copies of pages of the old passport used by applicant where available
- Recent passport size photograph
- Payment of prescribed fee as on the schedule below
Variation of Residence Permit (Change of Employer)
- Certified copy of original Permit
- Certified photocopies of current passport
- submission of professional certificates
- letter of release from previous employer
- letter of offer from the prospective employer
- Recent passport size photograph
- Payment of a prescribed fee as in the schedule above
Variation of Residence Permit (Inclusion of a new business and change of company)
- Certified photocopies of current passport
- Certified copy of original Permit
- Copy of certificate of incorporation,
- List of Directors and original entry permit.
- Latest Bank Statement
- Recent passport size photograph
- Payment of a prescribed fee as in the schedule above
Holders of Investor’s Permit:
- Covering letter to Director General of Immigration
- Copy of Aliens Registration Card
- Certified copy of original Permit
- VAT/ZRA receipts
- Current bank statement
- Audited Financial report from Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA) recognized firm
- Title of ownership of lease agreement (where applicable)
- Certified photocopies of current passport (bio data & last endorsement stamp for Zambia)
- Recent passport size photograph
- Payment of prescribed fee as in the schedule below
Holders of Employment Permit (including Government):
- Covering letter to Director General of Immigration
- Certified copy of Aliens Registration Card
- Certified copy of original Permit
- Two reference letters
- Certified photocopies of current passport – first page and all pages showing Zambian Immigration stamps
- Copies of pages of the old passport used by applicant where available
- Recent passport size photograph
- Contract of employment
- Certified Documentary proof of professional or other qualification
- Payment of prescribed fee as in the schedule