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Zambian Citizenship by Registration (spouse, 5-year marriage) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Marriage to citizen | Required (5+ yrs) |
| Age range | 18–100 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 5 months. Citizenship possible after 5 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://zambialii.org/akn/zm/act/2016/33/eng@2016-06-07.
- Typical processing: ~21 days.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“18 Citizenship by marriage A person who has been married to a citizen of Zambia for a period of at least five years may apply, in the prescribed manner, to be registered as a citizen if- (a) the marriage was solemnised under a system of law recognised in Zambia”
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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 2026-06-09.