ZambiaLong-term residence
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A Residence Permit, which confers permanent residence to the holder.
A Residence Permit confers permanent residence to a holder
Holding an Employment Permit for a continuous period: the Department of Immigration page says exceeding ten (10) years; a later amending Act says a continuous period of ten years on an employment permit. The official source does not state when the period begins.
has held an Employment Permit for a continuous period exceeding ten (10) years;
(i) by the insertion, in paragraph (c), immediately after the word “years”, of the words “or has been in Zambia on employment permit for a continuous period of ten years”; and
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Applicants apply to the Director-General of Immigration in the prescribed manner and form, with a covering letter, Aliens Registration Card, two reference letters, certified passport copy, one photograph, contract of employment, certified proof of professional or other qualification and the prescribed fee. The permit ceases to be valid if the holder fails to enter Zambia within six months of issue (or a later endorsed date), is absent for more than six months without notifying the Director-General of Immigration in writing, or is absent for any period in excess of twelve months.
20. (1) A person shall apply to the Director-General of Immigration for a residence permit in the prescribed manner and form.
Holders of Employment Permit Covering letter to Director General of Immigration; Aliens Registration Card; Two reference letters; Certified copy of valid passport (bio data & last endorsement stamp for Zambia); One recent passport size photographs; Contract of employment; Certified documentary proof of professional or other qualification; and Prescribed fee.
A residence permit shall cease to be valid if the holder— (a) fails to enter Zambia within six months of the date of issue of the permit or such later date as the DirectorGeneral of Immigration may endorse on the residence permit; (b) is absent from Zambia for a period in excess of six months without notifying the Director-General of Immigration, in writing, that that person proposes to return to Zambia; or (c) is absent from Zambia for any period in excess of twelve months.
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