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
RESIDENCE PERMIT FEES FOR THE PRIVATE SECTOR | |
Issuance | K4, 000.00 |
Renewal | ————— |
Duplicate | K4, 000.00 |
Variation | K3, 000.00 Addition of a new business/name, Change of Occupation/Nationality/ NameK1, 000.00 Addition of names of spouse or children |
RESIDENCE PERMIT FEES FOR GOVERNMENT AND QUASI GOVERNMENT ORGANISATION | |
Issuance | K1,500.00 |
Renewal | ————— |
Duplicate | K1, 500.00 |
Variation | K1, 000.00 Change of occupation/EmployerK500.00 Change of Nationality/Name/ Inclusion of names of children |
RESIDENCE PERMIT FEES FOR RELIGIOUS, NON GOVERNMENTAL ORGANISATIONS AND NON PROFIT MAKING ORGANISATIONS | |
Issuance | K1, 500.00 |
Renewal | —————– |
Duplicate | K1, 500.00 |
Variation | —————– |
( 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
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Application for a residence permit for a person aged sixteen years and above (section 20 of the immigration and deportation act, 2010) Form 4 | |
Application for a residence permit (for applicants aged seven to fifteen, inclusive) Form 5 | |
Application to change temporary residence status ( ) conditions Of temporary residence permit ( ) (section 27(7) of the immigration and deportation act, 2010) Form 9 |