Permanent / Temporary Employment

In order to obtain an Employment permit, it is necessary to possess a corresponding entry Visa, that will assure the possibility to enter in Zambia in order to collect the employment permit.

To apply for an e-Visa, the applicant must provide, together with the corresponding Application, the following Supporting Documents:

• Covering letter (from the applicant) to the Director-General of Zambia Department of Immigration (ZDI)

To apply for the Employment Permit itself, the applicant must provide, together with the corresponding Application, the following mandatory or optional Supporting Documents:

• Certified Copy of Valid Passport
• Certified photocopies of the Certificate of Incorporation
• Certified photocopies of qualifications (academic, professional)
• Copy of succession plan (if not applicable - provide a written explanation)
• Covering letter to the Director-General of Immigration, from the employer, indicating the nature of work the applicant intends to undertake in Zambia
• Curriculum Vitae of Applicant
• Letter of offer or contract from the employer
• Passport size photo
• Police clearance from the country of residence
• Previous and Current Certified Photocopies of Passport
• Certified Certificate of Share Capital and List of Directors (optional)
• Copy of marriage and birth certificates (optional - where available)
• Practicing Certificates from Professional Bodies (optional)