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Permit for persons seeking asylum in Zambia. Valid for 30 days to allow time for refugee status determination process.

Short-term visa for business travelers conducting business meetings, negotiations, and commercial activities. Includes 30 free days of business visitor allowance.

Visa for religious workers and church representatives conducting church business in Zambia. Requires invitation letter from sponsoring religious organization.

Courtesy visa for individuals granted special status or those under special circumstances. Issued at discretion of immigration authorities.

Same-day tourist visa for visitors crossing borders for less than 24 hours. Issued at specific ports of entry including Victoria Falls and Kazungula.

Visa for members of the diplomatic community and diplomats on official business. Issued based on diplomatic credentials and letters of accreditation.

Tourist visa allowing two entries into Zambia. Valid for 90 days from date of issuance. Ideal for visitors planning to exit and re-enter during their stay.

Work permit for foreign nationals employed in Zambia for period exceeding 6 months. Requires employer sponsorship and proof that no qualified Zambian is available.

Temporary entry permit for foreign nationals intending to reside in Zambia. Can transition to residence permit with justification.

Certificate of status confirming established residency in Zambia. Holders can sponsor spouses and dependents for spouse permits.

Free visa issued to members of diplomatic community and officials on presentation of diplomatic credentials or letters of accreditation.

Permit for foreign nationals establishing or investing in a business in Zambia. Requires minimum investment of USD 250,000 for new business or USD 150,000 for existing company.

Joint visa allowing access to both Zambia and Zimbabwe with multiple entries. Valid for 30 days within KAZA region. Enables day trips to Botswana through Kazungula Border.

Tourist visa allowing multiple entries into Zambia. Valid for 90 days from date of issuance. Best option for frequent travelers planning multiple exits and re-entries.

Visa for government officials and representatives on official government business. Issued based on official status and government credentials.

Permit conferring permanent residence in Zambia. Issued to qualified applicants with long-term stay history or special circumstances.

Standard single entry tourist visa allowing one entry into Zambia. Valid for 90 days from date of issuance. Suitable for tourists and visitors from countries requiring visas.

Permit for foreign spouses of Zambian citizens, established residents, or residence permit holders. Pathway to residence permit after 5 years.

Permit for international students attending accredited educational institutions in Zambia. Must be applied for before entering Zambia.

Work permit for business visitors intending to work or engage in business for period exceeding 30 days but under 6 months.

Permit issued to drivers of commercial trucks and crew who have exhausted their 90-day business visitor allowance but need to continue transiting through Zambia.

Visa for foreign nationals transiting through Zambia by land to a third country. Valid for maximum 7 days. Available for those requiring visas to enter Zambia.

Visa-free entry for eligible nationalities including US citizens and others on Zambia's visa exemption list. Allows 90-day stay without advance visa application.

Extended visitor permit for those wishing to stay longer than 90 days. Valid for 3 months and extendable up to 9 months within 12-month period.