Residence Permit

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

 

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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