🇿🇲 Zambia · Student

Study permit — requirements, costs & how to apply

Official source Updated 2026-06-22 · Government page ↗

Who is eligible

Medical examRequired
Age range21–None

Costs

Application / consular fee€300

Duration & renewal

Does not lead directly to permanent residence.

Documents

  • Acceptance letter from Zambian Educational Institution
  • Valid passport
  • Proof of funds for studies

Who can apply

Open to all nationalities.

How to apply

  1. Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
  2. Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.zambiaimmigration.gov.zm/for-residents/.

Frequently asked

Does this visa lead to permanent residence?

No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.

Sources & verification

Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.

Medical exam
Application fee
No direct PR path

“Visto de estudante = residência TEMPORÁRIA pela duração dos estudos; a fonte não confere residência permanente (PR via rota pós-estudo separada). not_applicable. Programa: A Study Permit is issued to a foreign national who intends to study on full time or part time basis at a Zambian Educational Institution.”

Open to all nationalities

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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 2026-06-22.

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