APPLICATION FOR RESIDENCE PERMIT

This Permit confers permanent residence to the holder  and is issued to:

• Persons who have been ordinarily and lawfully residents in Zambia; Parents, wife, minor children and grandchildren of Residence permit and Zambians
• Holders of Employment  or Investor’s Permits for at Least 10 and 3 years respectively.

Required Documents

• Complete Application Form (Form 4) in duplicate
• Two recent passport size photos
• Certified copy of Birth Certificate of the applicant.
• Documentary evidence of divorce or legal separation (if applicable).
• Two testimonials as to character from persons of standing who have known the applicant for a minimum period of three (3) years (reference letters).
• Full details of business should be submitted.
• A certified copy of the applicant’s valid passport.
• Covering letter to Director General of immigration
• Submission of documentary evidence in support of continuous stay in Zambia from 1963.  Documents should be in the form of electricity bills, water bills, pay slips, birth records, school reports/certificates, Radio/TV Licenses, Income Tax receipts; etc.
• Certified copy of Aliens/Commonwealth Registration card

( or Parents, wives, minor children and grandchildren of Residence permit horders and Zambians)

• documentary evidence of financial support (financially dependant applicants)
• Completion of application form (Form 4) for adults and (Form 5) for children aged between 7-15 years old.
• Two recent certified passport size photographs;
• Certified copy of Marriage Certificate (if married).
• Photocopies of previous and current passport;
• Supporting letter from the parents/guardian/spouse;
• Certified copy of Aliens/Commonwealth Registration card.
• Covering letter to Director General of immigration
• Proof of relationship (Birth Certificate, Marriage Certificate)
• Payment of a prescribed fee

(for Holders of Employment Permits for at Least 10 years)

• Application form (Form 4) ;
• Two recent passport size photographs;
• Original employment permit;
• Certified copy of Aliens/Commonwealth Registration cards
• Two reference letters
• Covering letter to Director General of immigration
• Documentary proof of professional or other qualifications.
• a contract of employment if offered employment in Zambia) must be submitted
• Payment of a prescribed fee

(for holders of Investor’s Permit for more than 3 years)

• Application form (Form 4) ;
• Two recent passport size photographs;
• Original Investors permit;
• Inspection report from the nearest Immigration Office;
• Current bank Statement and Audit report from the ZICA; affiliated audit firm
• Certified copy of Aliens/Commonwealth  Registration card.
• Tax receipts
• Payment of a prescribed fee

Variation of Residence Permit (Change of Employer)

• Complete (Form 9)
• Original Permit
• submission of professional certificates
• letter of release from previous employer
• letter of offer from the prospective employer
• Payment of a prescribed fee

Variation of Residence Permit (Inclusion of a new business and change of company)

• Complete (Form 9)
• submission of certificate of incorporation,
• list of Directors and original entry permit.
• Latest Bank Statement
• Payment of a prescribed fee