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Welcome to the Zambia Department of Immigration Website 
 

1_.jpg The development of this website is part of the Zambia Department of Immigration's initiative to facilitate the travel of persons seeking to enter Zambia for investment, business and tourism purposes.  It is expected that the provision of information on Zambia's entry/visa requirements through a website will enable persons to readily access that information and to download any required application forms.  

In addition, the processes for assessing visa and permit applications are being streamlined to provide new levels of service consistent with the Government of the Republic of Zambia's desire to attract investment and tourism in Zambia.


Who We Are

2.jpgThe Zambia Department of Immigration aims to effectively and efficiently facilitate and regulate the entry and exit of persons and control the stay of immigrants and visitors in the country in order to contribute to internal security and sustainable socio-economic development. 

The Department of Immigration is committed to providing efficient, transparent and professional service.

The Department has its headquarters in Lusaka, the country's capital city, with regional offices in all the nine provinces of Zambia (see the Contacts page for physical address).
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Day Tripper Visa Re-introduced

The Government of the Republic of Zambia has re-introduced the day tripper visa. This is a facility that allows tourists of all nationalities that require visas to enter Zambia  to visit Zambia for a period not exceeding 24 hours at a smaller visa fee of only US $20 as compared to the standard visa fee of US $50.

According to the Statutory Instrument (SI) No. 104 of 2008 signed by the Honourable Minister of Home Affairs the facility came into effect on November 21, 2008. 




RE-ENTRY VISA ABOLISHED

Holders of various immigration permits will no longer be required to obtain re-entry visas before they leave the country.


Announcements

VISAS


A Visa in the Zambian context  is an endorsement on a visa form or in a valid passport of a foreigner granting such person authority to enter Zambia within a specific period upon examination by an Immigration Officer at the port of entry.

The period of stay in Zambia shall be determined by an Immigration Officer at the port of entry. The validity of the visa is NOT the period in which the holder is entitled to remain in the country but a period within which the holder has to enter Zambia.

VISA FEES REVISED

For the actual visas fees please go to VISAS menu.

BUSINESS VISITORS

Nationals coming to Zambia to transact business are entitled to 30 days business visit within a period of twelve (12) months. 

Such nationals EXCEPT for those mentioned in paragraph 4 should be issued with visas at Zambian Missions Abroad or ports of entry. A business visitor is a person who comes to Zambia to attend meetings, conferences, arranging of business transactions and the signing of contracts and includes;

(a) an overseas worker, who is paid by an employer abroad or a volunteer, who come to Zambia for a short period, to work, offer a service, install, erect, repair or service foreign made machinery or equipment;

(b) a person who comes to Zambia to advise on the development of new computer systems or information technology; or

(c) the provision of any service constituting advice, training or learning by observation or in a classroom.

Note that an Ordinary Visitor is not allowed to undertake the above activities and is entitled to up to ninety (90) days visit  within a period of twelve months

 
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