Zambia

VISA REQUIRED

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Destination: Zambia

Purpose of trip: Business

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ZAMBIA

VISA REQUIRED

YOUR INFORMATION

YOUR INFORMATION*

Nationality:

Destination: Zambia

Purpose of trip: Business

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IMPORTANT

VISA VALIDITY

3 years, single entry / 3 years, multiple entry. All travel may not exceed 30 days within a 12 month period.

All visa issuance is subject to consular discretion.

EMBASSY DISCLAIMER

IMPORTANT: The High Commission of the Republic of Zambia in London reserves the right to request additional documentation in support of an application, and can amend / increase consular fees without prior notice. Before starting the request form, if you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact us.

NEXT STEPS

Review document list below, select visa type (see 'PROCESSING TIMES / FEES' below) and complete request form / payment.

Prepare documentation. Please do be mindful of originals and provide our team sufficient time for step 3 below.

Access the DRAG N’ DROP email (supported by Dropbox Inc.), where you can securely upload scans of all documentation for our review. This additional email will be sent to you within 1 – 2 business hours of completing the request form. You may also find further information on the DRAG N’ DROP process via the menu above. IT IS IMPORTANT WE COMPLETE THIS STEP AS TO AVOID REQUESTING AMENDS UPON RECEIPT OF ALL ORIGINALS. FURTHERMORE, YOU MUST ALLOW OUR TEAM 1 WORKING DAY TO COMPLETE THE REVIEW PROCESS.

Only once your documents have been reviewed, will our team provide instruction on sending us all originals or arrange for free collection if you are in the central London area, for submission ON YOUR BEHALF to the relevant Consulate / Embassy. All options, including return delivery, will be discussed in line with your travel plans.

ZAMBIA BUSINESS VISA REQUIREMENTS

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PASSPORT

Original passport. This must:

be valid for at least six months beyond your intended departure date
have at least two blank visa pages

PHOTOCOPY OF PASSPORT

Clear colour photocopy of the biodata page / photo page of your valid passport.

PASSPORT PHOTOGRAPHS

Two original recent 45mm x 35mm colour photographs. These must:

be taken within the last month
be taken against a plain light background and printed on photographic paper
show full frontal face, have a neutral expression and your mouth closed
have eyes open and free from reflection or glare from glasses
not have hair in front of face or have a head covering (unless it’s for religious or medical reasons)

DO NOT ATTACH THE PHOTOGRAPHS TO THE APPLICATION FORM

APPLICATION FORM

Signed, dated and fully completed original application form. Please see attached: Zambia – Visa Application Form.

LETTER OF INTRODUCTION

Signed and completed original letter of support from your home employer. This must be signed by a member of your HR, or a member of your management team. If the latter, this person must be at least a manager grade and/or at least the same grade as yourself, and must be aware of your trip.

Please see template attached: Zambia – Business support letter. Alternatively, the letter must include the following information:

Addressed to the “High Commission of the Republic of Zambia in London”.
Letter needs to be on home employer headed paper and dated within the last month
Letter need to be signed by authorised signatory of the home employer
Purpose of visit
People / places and organisation to be visited, with contact phone numbers
Applicant’s name and nationality
Start date of employment and job title
Passport number and DOB
Start & Expiry date of the passport
Dates of travel to Zambia
Validity of visa applied for
A guarantee to meet maintenance expenses
Medical insurance undertaking (if applicable)

INVITATION LETTER

Clear colour copy of signed and completed invite letter from your inviting company.

Please see template attached: Zambia – Invite letter. Alternatively, the letter must include the following information:

Addressed to the “High Commission of the Republic of Zambia in London”.
Letter needs to be on inviting company headed paper and dated within the last month
Letter need to be signed by authorised signatory of the inviting company
Purpose of visit
People / places and organisation to be visited, with contact numbers
Applicant’s name and nationality
Passport number and DOB
Start & Expiry date of the passport
Dates of travel to Zambia
Validity of visa applied for
A guarantee to meet maintenance expenses
Medical insurance undertaking (if applicable)

TRAVEL ITINERARY

Clear colour copy of valid flight booking / travel itinerary. This must show a confirmed round-trip or onward travel.

If the latter, the traveller must also provide all documentation / immigration approvals (if applicable) for the onward travel.

PROOF OF UK RESIDENCE (IMMIGRATION)

Valid proof of UK residence. This must be presented as your valid UK residency visa in your passport / in the form of a valid UK Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) card. A clear colour copy is acceptable – you must provide a copy of the front and back of your UK BRP card, if applicable.

This must be valid for at least three months beyond your requested visa validity.

RED FLAGS

VISA ON ARRIVAL

The Zambian immigration authorities do provide an option to obtain a visa on arrival, however requirements for such a request cannot be confirmed and are subject to change, without any prior notice. Furthermore, a variable fee may be applicable and visa officers are your port of arrival do have an extended right of refusal / discretion to refuse entry. You must also ensure the flight / airline provider will allow boarding without a visa; the final decision will lie with the airline.

TO AVOID ANY PROBLEMS WHEN ENTERTING GAMBIA, IT IS HIGHLY ADVISABLE TO OBTAIN A VISA PRIOR TO TRAVEL.

PROCESSING TIMES / FEES

All fees are charged per individual traveller. Please click here to see the Global Visas service fees pricing structure, for cancelled cases.

All consular fees however are non-refundable once the application has been submitted; including if the application is then rejected or if you are issued a different visa validity to that requested.

TO START THE REQUEST, PLEASE CLICK ON THE GREEN THUMB ICON, DEPENDING ON WHICH VISA COMBINATION YOU WISH TO APPLY FOR.

5 WORKING DAYS SERVICE

3 MONTHS, SINGLE ENTRY:

Global visas service fees	£160.00 excl. VAT
Consular fees:	£35.00 incl. VAT

Global visas service fees:
£160.00 excl. VAT

Consular fees:
£35.00 incl. VAT

3 MONTHS, MULTIPLE ENTRY:

Global visas service fees	£160.00 excl. VAT
Consular fees:	£120.00 incl. VAT

Global visas service fees:
£160.00 excl. VAT

Consular fees:
£120.00 incl. VAT

VISA TIPS

APPLICATION PREPARATION

Be proactive. Review the whole application process and makes notes on anything you require clarity on. By addressing this with your visa agent will make the process easier and more efficient.

DOCUMENT REQUIREMENTS

Be mindful that each document has its own requirements (i.e. passport validity / photo sizes / form signing / originals / information required for support letters etc). It is important that each requirement is adhered to.

DATA ACCURACY

Personal information must be accurate and consistent across all your documentation. Passport information, employment details, travel dates, postal addresses, points of contact etc. You must paint a consistent and accurate picture of your trip.

APPLICATION TIMESCALE

Always remember timescales. Some documents may take longer to obtain (i.e. documents from abroad / from official govt bodies / may require official certification or legalisation). Taking this into consideration along with processing times is very important.

PRACTICAL CONSIDERATIONS

Taking a practical approach to immigration is very important. Being considerate of consular closures, travel plans, processing times, delivery timeframes, receiving original supporting documents etc. You must be mindful and plan for such considerations.