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EMPLOYMENT PERMIT |
An employment permit allows an individual to reside, enter and re-enter Zambia while in employment during the validity of the permit.
Employment permits are issued by the Department of Immigration to foriegners working in Zambia. The procedures applying for an employment permit are detailed below.
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APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT PERMIT |
The law requires that applicants secure their employment permits while outside the country . However, Government employees, volunteers, missionaries and investors may apply for their permits whilst in the country. The following procedures shall be followed:
Application Steps
For person employed by a Zambian based business or enterprise:
- Complete application form (Form 10 )
- Obtain two recent passport size photographs
- Police clearance certificate from applicant's country of permanent residence (proves that applicant has no previous criminal record)
- Gather of supporting documentation including:
· Certified photocopies of professional certificates (e.g. Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants, Engineering Institute of Zambia , Medical Council of Zambia, Law Association of Zambia etc.)
· Certified copies of educational diplomas
· Letter of offer of employment/contract;
· Photocopies of the passport
For a self-employed person or investor click (Self Employed Permit )
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FEES FOR EMPLOYMENT PERMIT |
Employment Permit fees vary depending upon the organization that you are applying under. See appropriate fee schedule below:
Private Sector
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Issuance |
K2,000,000 |
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Renewal |
K2,500,000 |
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Replacement |
K2,000,000 |
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Addition of name of wife or children to the permit |
K500,000 |
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Occupation change |
K1,000,000 |
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Change of employer |
K1,000,000 |
Government
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Issuance |
K1,000,000 |
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Renewal |
K500,000 |
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Duplicate |
K500,000 |
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Addition of name of wife or children to the permit |
K200,000 |
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Occupation change |
K500,000 |
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Change of employer |
K500,000 |
Non-Governmental, Non-Profit & Religious Institutions
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Issuance |
K500,000 |
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Renewal |
K750,000 |
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Duplicate |
K500,000 |
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Addition of name of wife or children to the permit |
K250,000 |
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Occupation change |
K250,000 |
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Change of employer |
K250,000 |