🇿🇲 Zambia · Employer-sponsored work
Employment Permit — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Criminal record | Clean record / police clearance |
| Age range | 7–15 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €800 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 24 months.
Documents
- Job offer in Zambia (employment >6 months)
- Valid passport
- Application via ZDI e-services
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.zambiaimmigration.gov.zm/permit-types/.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“Employment Permit: 'An Employment Permit is issued to a foreigner who enters the country to take up employment for a period exceeding six (06) months.' Requirements include 'Employment contract or Letter of offer' and 'only an Employer, a Practising Lawyer and an Immigration Consult can apply for Employment Permits on behalf of a prospective expatriate.'”
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-24.