Visiting Permit - Stay Beyond Ninety Days

A Visiting Permit is issued to an ordinary visitor who wishes to remain in Zambia for a period in excess of ninety (90) days.

(2) On application being made, in writing, an immigration officer may issue a visiting permit to any ordinary visitor— (a) whose presence in Zambia is or is likely to become unlawful by virtue of that visitor remaining in Zambia for a period or periods exceeding ninety days in any period of twelve months, as specified in subsection (1);

“ ordinary visitor ” means any visitor, including a tourist and any person visiting friends and relatives in Zambia, other than a business visitor;

This permit is valid for three (03) months and cannot be extended beyond nine (09) months within a period of twelve (12) months.

(4) Subject to this Act, a visiting permit shall authorise the holder to enter and re enter into and to remain within Zambia until such permit expires.

Letter of consent from host supporting the application and stating reason for the prolonged visit of the applicant; Proof of status of host (whether a national or a permit holder); Certified copy of valid passport (bio data & last endorsement stamp for Zambia); One recent passport size photographs; Copy of return air ticket or proof of ability to return e.g. host’s or applicant’s bank statement; and

Requirements for a new application Covering letter from applicant, addressed to the Director General of Immigration;

Prescribed fee. Requirements for renewal /extension Covering letter addressed to the Director General of Immigration from applicant; Letter of consent from host supporting the application; Proof of status of host (whether a national or a permit holder); Copy of return air ticket; and Prescribed fee. To apply for a visiting permit kindly click here