Work / Immigration visa · Nigeria to Zambia

Study, Work and Residence Permit

Embassy required

• Processing time: Check Zambia Immigration before travel or employment starts.
• Fee: Check Zambia Immigration for the current permit fee.
• Validity: According to the approved permit or status.
• Entry: Single entry

Study, work and residence routes are permit routes. Do not rely on a visitor visa for study, employment or residence.

Eligibility

• Purpose of visit

  For study, employment, residence or other long-stay purposes approved by Zambia Immigration.

  Includes

  • Study
  • work
  • residence
• Employment

  Work routes require the correct permit or approval before employment starts.

  Required status: Approved work or residence permit

Documents you need

• Passport

  Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6

• Proof of funds

  Accepted forms: Sponsor evidence, bank statements, employer support or school evidence requested by the route; Minimum amount: Check the permit instructions

• Police clearance

  Countries required: Countries requested by Zambia for the permit route; Validity months: 6

How to apply

1. Document gathering

   Prepare passport, permit-specific evidence, civil records, police records and sponsor documents.

2. Document submission

   Submit through the official Zambia Immigration route for the permit type.

3. Fee payment

   Pay only through official permit instructions.

4. Processing wait

   Wait for written approval before relying on the status for travel, study or work.

This information is general guidance only and can change frequently. Always verify with the official embassy or consulate before making travel plans. Contact [email protected] for help.