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13/06/2022

PERMIT

An Investor’s Permit is issued to a foreigner (above the age of 18 years) intending to establish a business or invest in Zambia or who has established or invested in a business in Zambia, or is joining an already existing company.

for a new application

*Covering letter addressed to the Director General of Immigration;
*Certificate of Incorporation;
*Certificate of Share Capital (where required);
*Certificate of Minimum Capital;
*Investment License from ZDA (where available);
*List of Directors;
*Proof of personal investment amounting to US$250,000 for a new business and US$150,000 if joining an existing company (Bank Statement, Money Transfer, ZRA Form CE20, showing description and value of goods/equipment);
*Proof of ownership or lease agreement in Zambia;
*Certified copy of valid passport (bio data & last endorsement stamp for Zambia);
*Two recent passport size photographs; and
Prescribed fee.

for renewal/extension

*Covering letter to the Director General of Immigration 11);
*VAT/ZRA receipts/ valid Tax Clearance Certificate;
*Audit Report from a recognized firm registered with the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA);
*Lease Agreement (where applicable);
*Current bank statement;
*Certified copy of valid passport (bio data & last endorsement stamp for Zambia);
*Prescribed fee; and
Inspection Report by Immigration (Only after submission of application).

for variation by inclusion of another company.

*Covering letter addressed to the Director General of Immigration;
*Certificate of Incorporation;
*Certificate of Share Capital;
*Certificate of Minimum Capital;
*Investment License from ZDA (where available);
*List of Directors;
*Proof of personal investment (Bank Statement, Money transfer, ZRA Form CE20);
*Proof of ownership or lease agreement in Zambia;
*Certified copy of valid passport (bio data & last endorsement stamp for Zambia); and
Prescribed fee.

for variation by Change of Nature of Business/ Addition of Nature of Business

*Covering letter to the Director General of Immigration;
*Certificate of Incorporation;
*Appropriate license;
*List of Directors;
*Certificate of Share Capital;
*Certificate of Registration of Business Name (where applicable);
*Investment License (if any);
*Proof of ownership of land or lease agreement (where applicable); and
Prescribed fee.

for variation by Addition of Children and/or Spouse

*Covering letter to the Director General of Immigration from applicant;
*Certified copies of Marriage/Birth Certificate/s (as appropriate);
*Certified copy of valid passport (bio data & last endorsement stamp for Zambia);
*Two recent passport size photographs; and
Prescribed fee.

13/06/2022

EMPLOYMENT PERMIT.

A Temporary Employment Permit is issued to any business visitor who intends to remain in Zambia for a period exceeding thirty (30) days. The validity of the permit should not exceed six (6) months within a period of twelve (12) months.

for issuance

*Covering letter from the institution doing business with applicant.
*Duly completed application form (Form 25).
*Certified copy of valid passport (bio data & last endorsement stamp).
*One recent passport size photographs; and prescribed fee.

for renewal/extension.

*Covering letter from the employer indicating the reasons for extension.
*Duly completed application form (Form 11); and Prescribed fee.

10/06/2022