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dots.gif   VISITING PERMIT


The Visiting Permit is issued to foreign visitors who intend to ordinarily visitZambia for a period exceeding ninety days.  The current regulation is that ordinary visitors are entitled to an accumulative ninety (90) days visit within one's calendar year. After the expiry of the initial free ninety days, if such a person wants to stay longer,  they can apply for a visiting permit for a fee which will be valid for an additional ninety day period.  Visitors should note that an application for a visiting permit must be done thirty (30) days before the expiry of the initial ninety days.


dots.gif   PROCEDURE FOR APPLYING FOR A VISITING PERMIT

A visiting permit is issued to private visitors who want to remain in Zambia for a period in excess of ninety days.

Application Steps

  1. Complete application form (form 5 )
  2. Obtain two recent passport size photographs
  3. Gather of supporting documentation including:

·         Certified photocopies of passport

·         Bank guarantee/return air ticket

·         Letter from the host



dots.gif   FEES FOR VISTING PERMIT

Visiting permit fees vary depending on the goal of the person applying:

Issuance

K500,000

Renewal

K1,000,000

Duplicate

K500,000


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