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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>==Procedure==<br />
#Gather all the documents you will need to present or submit in order to obtain/make changes on a Residence Permit.<br />
#Complete an application form.<br />
#Submit all the required documents.<br />
#Pay the applicable fee.<br />
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==Required Documents==<br />
*Completed [http://www.zambiaimmigration.gov.zm/images/Form_IV.pdf Application Form 4] in duplicate<br />
*Two recent passport size photos <br />
*Certified copy of Birth Certificate of the applicant. <br />
*Documentary evidence of divorce or legal separation (if applicable). <br />
*Two testimonials as to character from persons of standing who have known the applicant for a minimum period of three (3) years (reference letters). <br />
*Full details of business should be submitted. <br />
*A certified copy of the applicants valid passport. <br />
*Covering letter to Director General of immigration <br />
*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. <br />
*Certified copy of Aliens/Commonwealth Registration card<br />
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'''For Parents, wives, minor children and grandchildren of Residence permit holders and Zambians:'''<br />
*Documentary evidence of financial support (financially dependent applicants) <br />
*Completed [http://www.zambiaimmigration.gov.zm/images/Form_IV.pdf Application Form 4] for adults and [http://www.zambiaimmigration.gov.zm/images/Form%20V.pdf Application Form 5] for children aged between 7-15 years old. <br />
*Two recent certified passport size photographs; <br />
*Certified copy of Marriage Certificate (if married). <br />
*Photocopies of previous and current passport; <br />
*Supporting letter from the parents/guardian/spouse; <br />
*Certified copy of Aliens/Commonwealth Registration card. <br />
*Covering letter to Director General of immigration <br />
*Proof of relationship (Birth Certificate, Marriage Certificate) <br />
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'''For Holders of Employment Permits for at Least 10 years:'''<br />
*Completed [http://www.zambiaimmigration.gov.zm/images/Form_IV.pdf Application Form 4] <br />
*Two recent passport size photographs; <br />
*Original employment permit; <br />
*Certified copy of Aliens/Commonwealth Registration cards <br />
*Two reference letters <br />
*Covering letter to Director General of immigration <br />
*Documentary proof of professional or other qualifications. <br />
*A contract of employment if offered employment in Zambia) must be submitted <br />
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'''For holders of Investors Permit for more than 3 years:'''<br />
*Completed [http://www.zambiaimmigration.gov.zm/images/Form_IV.pdf Application Form 4] <br />
*Two recent passport size photographs; <br />
*Original Investors permit; <br />
*Inspection report from the nearest Immigration Office; <br />
*Current bank Statement and Audit report from the ZICA; affiliated audit firm <br />
*Certified copy of Aliens/Commonwealth Registration card. <br />
*Tax receipts <br />
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'''Changes on the Residence Permit (Change of Employer):'''<br />
*Completed [http://www.zambiaimmigration.gov.zm/images/Form%20IX.pdf Application Form 9] <br />
*Original Permit <br />
*Submission of professional certificates <br />
*Letter of release from previous employer <br />
*Letter of offer from the prospective employer <br />
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'''Changes on the Residence Permit (Inclusion of a new business and change of company):'''<br />
*Completed [http://www.zambiaimmigration.gov.zm/images/Form%20IX.pdf Application Form 9] <br />
*Submission of certificate of incorporation, <br />
*List of Directors and original entry permit. <br />
*Latest Bank Statement <br />
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==Office Locations & Contacts==<br />
'''The Director General of Immigration''' <br><br />
Immigration Headquarters<br><br />
Kent Building, Long Acres<br><br />
Haile Selassie Avenue<br><br />
P.O. Box 50300<br><br />
Lusaka, Zambia<br><br />
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Telephone: <br />
*Public Relations Office: +260 211 255282<br />
*Customer Service Center: +260 211 252622<br />
*Switchboard: +260 211 251725,+260 211 252669, 0955659493, 0962172550, 0971718499<br />
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Fax: +260 211 254393/252831/252008<br><br />
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Email: pro@zambiaimmigration.gov.zm, zambiavisa@zambiaimmigration.gov.zm<br />
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'''REGIONAL IMMIGRATION OFFICES'''<br />
*'''LUSAKA:''' P.O.Box 30594 Tel. +260 211 221434<br />
*'''NDOLA:''' P.O.Box 30549 Tel. +260 212 614649<br />
*'''CHOMA:''' P.O.Box 630170 Tel. +260 977827734<br />
*'''KABWE:''' P.O.Box 80432 Tel. +260 215 222242<br />
*'''KASAMA:''' P.O.Box 410198 Tel. +260 214 221446<br />
*'''CHIPATA:''' P.O.Box 510135. Tel +260 216 271221<br />
*'''MANSA:''' P.O.Box 710058. Tel. +260 212 821332<br />
*'''SOLWEZI:''' P.O.Box 110068. Tel +260 218 821303<br />
*'''MONGU:''' P.O.Box 910179.Tel +260 217 222377<br />
*'''CHINSALI:''' P.O.Box 480237 Tel. +260 214 565104<br />
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[http://www.zambiaimmigration.gov.zm/index.php/missions Zambia Diplomatic Missions Contacts] <br />
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[http://www.zambiaimmigration.gov.zm/index.php/foreign-missions-accredited-to-zambia Foreign Missions Accredited to Zambia]<br />
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[http://www.zambiaimmigration.gov.zm/ Zambia Department of Immigration Website]<br />
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==Eligibility==<br />
The Permit confers permanent residence to the holder and is issued to: individuals who have been ordinarily and lawfully residents of Zambia; Parents, wife, minor children and grandchildren of Residence permit and Zambians; Holders of Employment or Investors Permits for at Least 10 and 3 years respectively.<br />
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Individuals who have been ordinarily and lawfully residing in Zambia may apply for a Residence Permit.<br />
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==Fees==<br />
'''Residence Permit Fees for the Private Sector:'''<br />
*Issuance: K4, 000.00<br />
*Renewal: ---------------<br />
*Duplicate: K4, 000.00<br />
*Other Fees:<br />
**Addition of a new business/name, Change of Occupation/Nationality/ Name: K3, 000.00<br />
**Addition of names of spouse or children: K1, 000.00<br />
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'''Residence Permit Fees for Government and Quasi Government Organization:'''<br />
*Issuance: K1,500.00<br />
*Renewal: ---------------<br />
*Duplicate: K1, 500.00<br />
*Other Fees:<br />
**Change of occupation/Employer: K1, 000.00<br />
**Change of Nationality/Name/ Inclusion of names of children: K500.00<br />
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'''Residence Permit Fees for Religious, Non Governmental Organizations and Non Profit Making Organizations:'''<br />
*Issuance: K1, 500.00<br />
*Renewal: ---------------<br />
*Duplicate: K1, 500.00<br />
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==Validity==<br />
Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.<br />
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever<br />
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==Documents to Use==<br />
*[http://www.zambiaimmigration.gov.zm/images/Form_IV.pdf APPLICATION FOR A RESIDENCE PERMIT FOR A PERSON AGED SIXTEEN YEARS AND ABOVE - Form 4]<br />
*[http://www.zambiaimmigration.gov.zm/images/Form%20V.pdf APPLICATION FOR A RESIDENCE PERMIT(FOR APPLICANTS AGED SEVEN TO FIFTEEN, INCLUSIVE)- Form 5]<br />
*[http://www.zambiaimmigration.gov.zm/images/Form%20IX.pdf APPLICATION TO CHANGE TEMPORARY RESIDENCE STATUS / CONDITIONS OF TEMPORARY RESIDENCE PERMIT - Form 9]<br />
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==Sample Documents==<br />
Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.<br />
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==Processing Time==<br />
Please explain processing time taken in obtaining the document/certificate.<br />
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==Related Videos==<br />
Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications. <br />
Attach videos using the following tag <&video type="website">video ID|width|height<&/video&> from external websites.<br />
Please remove the "&" inside the tags during implementation.<br />
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver, <br />
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube<br />
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.<br />
e.g In the following url "http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M" Video ID is "Y0US7oR_t3M". <br />
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==Instructions==<br />
Please provide instructions on obtaining the certificate/documents.<br />
e.g. The state office holds birth records since january 1908.<br />
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==Required Information==<br />
*Name<br />
*Gender<br />
*Date and place of birth<br />
*Nationality<br />
*Passport No.<br />
*Place of issue, date of issue, date of expiry<br />
*Duration of proposed stay in Zambia<br />
*Countries of residence during five years immediately preceding the application<br />
*Class of persons to which you belong<br />
*Highest education standard attained<br />
*Occupation<br />
*Experience in your occupation<br />
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==Need for the Document==<br />
The Residence Permit confers permanent residence to the holder and is issued to: individuals who have been ordinarily and lawfully residents of Zambia; Parents, wife, minor children and grandchildren of Residence permit and Zambians; Holders of Employment or Investors Permits for at Least 10 and 3 years respectively.<br />
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Following are procedures on how you can obtain a Residence Permit in Zambia.<br />
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==Information which might help==<br />
'''Guiding Principles in the Issuance of Permits and Visas'''<br />
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Zambia's Immigration Departments Immigration Policy is based on these following four principles:<br />
*An Immigrant to Zambia must have a contribution to make in form of skills, profession or capital.<br />
*An Immigrant should not deprive a Zambian of employment;<br />
*An Immigrant should not be a charge on the state.<br />
*An Immigrant intending to settle in Zambia must be in possession of a permit.<br />
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==Other uses of the Document/Certificate==<br />
Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.<br />
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.<br />
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==External Links==<br />
*Zambia Department of Immigration:<br />
:http://www.zambiaimmigration.gov.zm/index.php/permits/residence-permit<br />
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==Others==<br />
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