ZambiaFamily
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The spouse of the sponsor qualifies.
23. (1) Subject to section twenty one, a spouse permit may be issued by the Director-General of Immigration to the spouse of the following:
The sponsor may be a Zambian citizen, an established resident holding a Certificate of Status as an Established Resident, or a Residence Permit holder.
A Spouse Permit is issued to the spouse of a: Zambian Citizen; an established resident holding a Certificate of Status as an Established Resident; and a Residence Permit holder.
The application requires a letter of consent from the spouse, proof of the spouse's status (citizen, established resident or Residence Permit holder) and a certified copy of the marriage certificate.
Letter of consent from the spouse in support of the application (citizen, established resident & Residence permit holder); Status of the spouse (Citizen, Established Resident & Residence Permit holder); Certified copy of marriage certificate;
Proof of sustenance is required. The official source does not state an amount, accommodation or insurance requirement.
Proof of sustenance;
Applications are made with a covering letter to the Director General of Immigration; the permit is valid for such period as may be prescribed, and the holder may not work unless separately issued an employment permit. Renewal needs a covering letter, a letter of consent from the spouse and the prescribed fee. The official source does not state a path to independent or longer-term status.
(2) A spouse permit shall be valid for such period as may be prescribed. (3) The holder of a spouse permit may not engage in work, except if such spouse is issued with an employment permit separately.
Requirements for new application Covering letter from the applicant addressed to the Director General of Immigration;
Requirements for renewal/extension Covering letter from the applicant addressed to the Director General of Immigration; Letter of consent from the spouse in support of the application (Citizen, Established Resident & Residence Permit holder); and Prescribed fee.
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