Living or working in Zambia: long‑stay, digital nomad and working holiday visas

If you plan to stay longer than the tourist visa allows or work remotely from Zambia, apply for a long‑stay or working visa before you travel. Requirements and fees vary, so check with the Zambia Immigration Service.

1. Check passport validity and obtain a recent colour passport photo.

2. Gather supporting documents as required by the Zambia Immigration Service.

3. Apply through the route the Zambia Immigration Service confirms, or ask the nearest Zambian embassy.

4. Pay the applicable fee.

5. Wait for processing; the embassy may request additional documents.

6. Follow the approval and permit steps the Zambia Immigration Service confirms.

• Long‑stay and working visas have specific conditions; check with the Zambia Immigration Service.

• Work permits for local jobs may require a Zambian sponsor and a labour‑market test.

• All visas may require a medical certificate; confirm with the embassy.

• Visa‑on‑arrival is only for tourism; it cannot be converted to a work permit after entry.