🇿🇲 Zambia · Naturalisation
Zambian Citizenship by Naturalization (10-year general, Citizenship Act 2016) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum annual salary | ZMW 5,000 |
| Criminal record | Clean record / police clearance |
| Age range | 21–None |
Duration & renewal
Citizenship possible after 10 years.
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.constituteproject.org/constitution/Zambia_2016.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Minimum annual salary
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Zambia_2016 · verified 2026-06-08
Criminal record
“Police clearance certificate.”
https://www.mofaic.gov.zm/diasporaportal/?page_id=472 · verified 2026-06-08
Age range
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Zambia_2016 · verified 2026-06-08
Years to citizenship
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Zambia_2016 · verified 2026-06-08
Open to all nationalities
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Zambia_2016 · verified 2026-06-08
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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 2026-06-08.