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Employment Permit Requirements in Zambia
What a foreign national needs to work legally in Zambia, who qualifies, and how long the process takes.
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Who this is for
For foreign nationals with a confirmed job offer from a Zambian-registered employer.
Eligibility
- • Confirmed offer of employment from a registered Zambian company
- • Employer has attempted to fill the role locally and can justify the foreign hire
- • Valid passport with at least 6 months validity
Documents you'll need
- • Employer's letter of offer and justification letter
- • Academic and professional qualifications
- • Police clearance certificate
- • Medical report
- • Passport copy and passport photos
Fees, timeline and validity
- • Government fee: ZMW 15,500 (single entry, 2-year validity) - varies by category.
- • Processing time: 4-6 weeks.
- • Validity: Up to 2 years, renewable.
Getting help
We prepare and submit employment permit applications to the Department of Immigration and track each file to a decision - see our Immigration Services page, including the permit eligibility quiz, or contact us directly to start an application.