Work visas
Zambian Temporary Employment Permit
A short-term work permit for business visitors carrying out work in Zambia for 30 days or more, up to a limited period.
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Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Zambia government website before you apply.
- Official name
- Temporary Employment Permit
- Route type
- Short-term work permit
- When needed
- Business visitors remaining 30 days or more
- Validity
- Maximum 6 months within a 12-month period
- Who it is for
- Business visitors staying more than 30 days
- Issuance fee (private sector)
- ZMW 18,000
- Statutory fee; administrative fees added for card or mobile-money payment
- Issuance fee (govt / quasi-govt / NGO / non-profit)
- ZMW 9,333
- Statutory fee; administrative fees added
- Where to apply
- e-Services portal, Permit services
Who it is for
- Business visitors carrying out short-term work of 30 days or more
- Those not requiring a full multi-year Employment Permit
Requirements
- Institutional covering letter
- Completed application form (Form 25)
- Valid passport with endorsements and the prescribed fee
How to apply
- Apply through the Department of Immigration with the supporting letter and form
- Pay the prescribed fee
Documents you may need
- Covering letter from the institution conducting business with you
- Duly completed application form (Form 25 for a new permit)
- Certified copy of your valid passport showing the bio-data page and most recent Zambian endorsement
- One recent passport-size photograph
- The prescribed fee
Frequently asked questions
Submit a covering letter from your employer stating the reasons for the extension, a completed Form 11, and the prescribed renewal fee (ZMW 21,000 for private sector, ZMW 10,667 for government/NGO).
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.