Study Permit is granted to a foreign national who intends to study at a recognized learning Institution in Zambia. Recognized learning Institutions are those that are registered with the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Science and Technology
Persons planning to undertake formal studies at registered educational institutions in Zambia should apply for a Student Permit before travel to Zambia.
PROCEDURE FOR APPLYING FOR A STUDY PERMIT
Study permits are issued to Non-Zambians who come to study in Zambia. Applicants who are not resident in Zambia must submit their applications while outside the country.
Application Steps
- Recent passport size photograph
- Certified copy of the current passport
- Copy of old passport that might have been used by applicant
- Police clearance from applicant’s country of permanent residence. This applies to applicants who are applying from outside Zambia and are 18 years and above
Supporting Documentation
- Letter of acceptance from the Institution/school;
- Status of the host, parent or guardian if any;
- Chest X-Ray report
- Write a cover letter to Chief Immigration Officer
Requirements for Applying for Renewal/Extension of Study Permit
- Cover letter from the host/Institution
- Copy of original Permit
- Certified copy of the current passport
- Recent passport size photograph
- Copy of old passport that might have been used by applicant
- Latest results transcript / progress report
- Prescribed fee as in the schedule below
Requirements for Application to Change Learning Institution
- Covering letter from the applicant
- Acceptance letter from new school
- Copy of original Permit
- Certified copy of the current passport
- Recent passport size photograph
- Copy of old passport that might have been used by applicant
- Latest results transcript / progress report from previous school
- Prescribed Fee as in the schedule below