For clients applying for residence, diplomatic, spouse, visiting, study, temporary, employment, cross border as well as visas.

Guiding principles in the issuance of permits and visas

The department’s‘immigration’ policy is based on the following four (4) principles;

• An immigrant to Zambia must have a contribution to make in form of skills, profession or capital
• An immigrant should not deprive a Zambian of employment
• An immigrant should not be a charge on the state.
• An immigrant intending to settle in Zambia must be in possession of a permit.

VISA Requirements

Please make sure if you require a visa to enter the country. Should you need a visa,please apply for an entry visa at the Zambian Embassy/ High Commission in your country immediately.

Study Permit

This permit is offered to a foreign national who intends to study on full time basis at a Zambian educational institution. Study permit application requirements

• Application form
• Two recent pass port size photos
• Photocopies of current passport
• Letter of acceptance from the institution/school
• Status of the host, parent, or guardian if any;
• Proof of commitment from the sponsor
• Medical report from the government health institution ( Chest –Ray report)
• Covering letter to the Director- General of Immigration
• Payment of a prescribed fee

Permit fees for the private sector

PERMIT TYPE	ISSUANCE	EXTENSION	DUPLICATE	VARIATION
STUDY PERMIT	K1,500	K2,000	K1,500	K1,500 Change of school