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Zambia Visiting Permit: Requirements, Fees, and Application Process

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A Visiting Permit in Zambia allows ordinary visitors to stay over 90 days, valid for 3 months and extendable up to 9 months within 12 months.

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Last reviewed

Jun 21, 2026

Next scheduled review

Dec 18, 2026

Cost

See fee schedule below

Visiting Permit Fees (ZMW)

  • Issuance: 6,667 statutory fee + 67 administrative fee (card payment) = 6,733 total
  • Renewal: 10,000 statutory fee + 100 administrative fee (card payment) = 10,100 total
  • Duplicate: 6,667 statutory fee + 67 administrative fee (card payment) = 6,733 total
  • Variation by Change of Passport: 2,000 statutory fee + 20 administrative fee (card payment) = 2,020 total

Administrative fees are lower if paid by mobile money, e.g., issuance total 6,700 ZMW.

Requirements

New application:

  • Covering letter from applicant addressed to the Director General of Immigration
  • Letter of consent from host supporting the application and stating the reason for the prolonged visit
  • Proof of host's status (Zambian national or valid permit holder)
  • Certified copy of valid passport (bio data & last endorsement stamp for Zambia)
  • One recent passport-size photograph
  • Copy of return air ticket, or proof of ability to return (e.g. host's or applicant's bank statement)
  • Prescribed fee

Renewal/extension:

  • Covering letter addressed to the Director General of Immigration from the applicant
  • Letter of consent from host supporting the application
  • Proof of host's status (national or permit holder)
  • Copy of return air ticket
  • Prescribed fee

Procedure

  1. Prepare a covering letter addressed to the Director General of Immigration.
  2. Obtain a letter of consent from your host stating the reason for the prolonged visit, plus proof of the host's status (national or permit holder).
  3. Provide a certified copy of your valid passport (bio data & last endorsement stamp for Zambia) and one recent passport-size photograph.
  4. Provide a copy of your return air ticket or proof of ability to return (e.g. bank statement).
  5. Submit the application with the prescribed fee to the Department of Immigration.
  6. Pay the fee by card or mobile money (see fee schedule).

Processing time

Not specified in the official sources reviewed.

Details

Overview

The Visiting Permit in Zambia is an immigration permit issued by the Department of Immigration under the Ministry of Home Affairs. It allows foreign nationals to visit Zambia for a specified period under the conditions set by the permit.

Issuing Authority

The Department of Immigration is responsible for issuing, renewing, and managing Visiting Permits. Applicants can contact the department via phone or email for inquiries and further guidance.

Important Notes

This fee schedule is for the private sector. The official fee schedule does not list a separate Visiting Permit rate for government, quasi-government, NGOs, or non-profit organizations.

Frequently asked

What does this cover?
A Visiting Permit in Zambia allows ordinary visitors to stay over 90 days, valid for 3 months and extendable up to 9 months within 12 months.
How much does it cost?

Visiting Permit Fees (ZMW)

  • Issuance: 6,667 statutory fee + 67 administrative fee (card payment) = 6,733 total
  • Renewal: 10,000 statutory fee + 100 administrative fee (card payment) = 10,100 total
  • Duplicate: 6,667 statutory fee + 67 administrative fee (card payment) = 6,733 total
  • Variation by Change of Passport: 2,000 statutory fee + 20 administrative fee (card payment) = 2,020 total

Administrative fees are lower if paid by mobile money, e.g., issuance total 6,700 ZMW.

How long does it take?
Not specified in the official sources reviewed.
Which institution handles this?
Department of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs

Update history

  1. Requirements

    Requirements updated after editorial review.

  2. Processing time

    Processing time updated from A visiting visa generally take 3 to 5 business days to process online (e-Visa) or at an embassy to Not specified in the official sources reviewed..

  3. Requirements

    Requirements updated after editorial review.

  4. Procedure

    Procedure updated after editorial review.

  5. Requirements

    Requirements updated after editorial review.

  6. Verification status

    Verification status changed from Draft to Verified.

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