To all Zambians in the Nordic and Baltic region

IN ORDER TO ENHANCE SERVICE DELIVERY, IT IS NECESSARY FOR VISA APPLICANTS TO ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS ON THE VISA APPLICATION FORM AND PROVIDE NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION.

NOTE: THE EMBASSY IS NOT OBLIGATED TO INFORM THE APPLICANT IF ANY OF THE REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET. HOWEVER, INCOMPLETE APPLICATION PACKAGES WILL BE PLACED IN THE PENDING BOX OR RETURNED TO THE APPLICANT.

VISA SERVICES ARE OFFERED BETWEEN 10:00 AM TO 1:00PM.THIS IS FROM MONDAY TO FRIDAY, EXCLUDING ZAMBIAN AND SWEDISH PUBLIC HOLIDAYS.

Before sending your application:

1. ensure that your passport is valid for at least six (6) months beyond your intended stay in Zambia. The passport must have a minimum of two blank pages.
2. Application forms must be completed in full and submitted along with the following:

• Original passport
• Photo copy of passport page containing personal details;
• Two recent passport size photographs;
• Return Air ticket or confirmed ticket booking or itinerary.

Business Visa

Clients travelling on business, church business, Government travel Diplomatic and Official, Seminar, Volunteer and Study-related trips should submit their applications with an official covering letter specifying in brief detail the nature of their intended transactions in Zambia from their sponsor or prospective employers. Attach a copy of flight itinerary and/or return airline ticket.

Tourist Visa

Clients travelling on Tourist Visas need to attach copies of their flight itinerary or a copy of ticket. If available, include a copy of Tour Itinerary/Package.

Visitors Visa

Clients travelling on Visitors Visas should include a Letter of Invitation and immigration status of their host in Zambia, copy of National registration Card/ passport or an Immigration Permit if the host is non-Zambian and a copy of the flight itinerary or ticket. The Invitation letter should include the following:

• Host’s name, phone and address;
• Applicants name;
• Length of stay in Zambia; and
• Purpose of visit

• All tourists and ordinary visitors are entitled to ninety (90) days visit in any given period of twelve (12) months from the date of entry into Zambia.
• A Business Visitor is entitled to thirty (30) days visit in any given period of twelve (12) months.

• Three years from date of issue for USA passport holders;
• Three months from date of issue for all other nationals.

Completed application for visa can be physically submitted to:

The Embassy of the Republic of Zambia,
Gårdsvägen 18, 3^rd Floor,
Solna, Sweden.

Or by post:
Box 3056, SE-169 03
Solna, SWEDEN

Applicants who wish to have their passports mailed to them after processing should include a pre- paid self-addressed envelope.

You will require:

• Two completed application forms
• 2 passport size photographs
• One passport
• Visa fees SEK 255.00 single entry · SEK 255.00 transit entry · SEK 375.00 double entry
• Self-addressed envelope
• copy of return air ticket
•  Applicants should submit a copy of their itinerary

The Embassy does not accept cash payments.

In order to avoid delays, it is absolutely essential for all applicants to answer all the questions and to adhere to all of the following:

1. Before sending your individual application and passport, please ensure that your passport is valid for at least six (6) months and that there are sufficient blank visa pages in it.
2. All application forms must be submitted in duplicate together with two recent passport photographs. Please append your signature on the back of each photograph and staple one photo to each application form.
3. Enclose a copy of bank receipt of remittance, or deposit the exact amount required to our bank giro account No. 5716-5003 or bank account No. 5277-1013371 at SKANDINAVISKA Enskilda Banken (SEB) IBAN No. SE 92 5000 0000 0527 71013371 SWIFT Address: ESSESESS, physical address: Stjärntorget 4, Solna, SE – 106 40 Stockholm, and ensure that all bank charges are met by yourself (i.e. both for sender and recipient).

Please note that cheques will not be accepted and that Visa fees are non-refundable.

You are also advised that if you are remitting your visa fee, this Embassy can only commence processing your visa when it has received from SEB advice that your fee has been received.

Visa Application Form

Requirements

The electronic visa (e-Visa) is an online facility for applying for visas to Zambia.  All persons who ordinarily require a visa to come to Zambia are eligible to apply for visas through this facility.
Please follow this link for more information: http://www.zambiaimmigration.gov.zm/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=103&Itemid=128

Nationals who do not require visas to enter Zambia
http://www.zambiaimmigration.gov.zm/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=92&Itemid=117

Nationals requiring Visas issued on Arrival or at Zambian Missions Abroad
http://www.zambiaimmigration.gov.zm/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=93&Itemid=118

Please follow this link, website, for detailed relevant information.

Passport – New, renewal, replacement

Procedure for applying for Zambian passport and Travel Document of Identity
https://www.zambiaembassy.se/PROCEDURE%20FOR%20APPLYING%20FOR%20ZAMBIAN%20PASSPORT%20AND%20TRAVEL%20DOCUMENT%20OF%20IDENTITY.pdf

 Dual Citizenship

Bestowal Process for a Person who lost their Citizenship by Obtaining Citizenship of Another Country

Following the introduction of Dual Citizenship under the Constitution of Zambia (Amendment No.2 of 2016), the Embassy of Zambia in Stockholm has started accepting applications for Bestowal of citizenship.

You are advised as follows:

• A citizen shall not lose citizenship by acquiring citizenship of another country
• A person who ceased to be a citizen of Zambia before the commencement of the constitution on 5th January, 2016, can now apply for bestowal of citizenship. Applying for Bestowal of Citizenship Application must be lodged in the person’s country of residence. Applicant resident in the Nordic or Baltic regions must apply through the Embassy of the Republic of Zambia in person.

1. Applicant should complete the Bestowal of Citizenship form (Form VII) and must attach the following:

• copies of previous Zambian passport or National Registration Card (NRC)
• Police clearance certificate.
• five passport size photos •

Application fee of K300.00 equivalent in Swedish Krona. Note: Payment is by card only after the application has been accepted

2. Duly completed application form will be forwarded to the Citizenship Office in Lusaka. Upon Citizenship Board’s approval, a letter of approval will be sent to the Mission and applicant will be required to pay K5, 000.00 equivalent in Swedish Krona.
3. Applicant will then be required to complete an oath of allegiance on (Form 9). The oath of allegiance and receipt for payment will be forwarded to the Citizenship Office, Lusaka for issuance of the Certificate of Bestowal which will be sent to the Mission for onward transmission to the applicant.
4. Thereafter, the person can obtain a new National Registration Card and passport.

Notice of Acquisition of Citizenship of another Country

A person who acquires citizenship of another country will be required to notify the Citizenship Board of the acquisition of that other citizenship by completing and submitting Notice of Acquisition of Citizenship of another Country on form Form VI through the Embassy. The person must attach document evidencing the acquired citizenship renunciation of citizenship or citizenship of another country. If the person does not wish to hold dual citizenship or wishes to assume sole citizenship of another country, the person may make a declaration to the Board on Form X through the Embassy.

• Upon the Board issuing the Certificate of Renunciation, the person must surrender the National Registration Card and other national identity documents for cancellation.

Fee:

The equivalent of K1, 000.00 in Swedish Krona

• A citizen who has renounced citizenship of another country is required to notify the Board of the renunciation in writing and attach a certified copy of the certificate of renunciation or equivalent document issued by that country in respect of the renunciation within six months of the renunciation.

Travelling with two passport

A dual citizen can use either passport in Zambia. Both passports should have the same details.

Types of citizenship

1. Citizenship by birth: A person born in Zambia is a citizen by birth, if at the time of that person’s birth, at least one parent is or was a citizen of Zambia.
2. Citizenship by descent: A person born outside Zambia is a citizen by descent, if at the time of that person’s birth, at least one parent is or was a citizen of Zambia
3. Citizenship by Registration: A person is entitled to apply to be registered as a citizen if that person has attained the age of 18 and-
4. a) was born in Zambia and has been ordinarily resident in Zambia for a period of at least five years.
5. b) was born outside Zambia, has or had an ancestor who is, or was a Zambian citizen and has been ordinarily resident in Zambia for a period of at least five years
6. c) has been ordinarily resident in Zambia for a continuous period of at least 10 years; immediately preceding that person’s application for registration.
7. d) is or was married to a citizen of Zambia for a period of at least five years.
8. Note: Applications for Citizenship by Registration have to be lodged in Zambia.

Renunciation of Zambian citizenship

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Submit Form 13 dully filled up, signed and legalised/notarized by a Commissioner of Oaths or a Public Notary.
2. The National Registration Card (NRC) should be returned to the Embassy
3. Zambia Passport should be surrendered to the embassy for cancellation
4. A renunciation fee of SEK900 should be paid to the Embassy’s Bank: for those living in Sweden, please deposit the exact amount required to our BankGiro Account No. 5716-5003 or bank account no. 5277-10133371 at Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken, IBAN No. SE 92 5000 000 00 527 7101 3371, SWIFT: ESSESESS, Address: Stjärntorget 4, SE 169 56 Solna.
5. For those living outside Sweden, please deposit the exact amount required to our bank No. 5277-1013371 at Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken
6. Cash and Personal Cheques are NOT accepted.

Birth and Death Certificates

Procedures for obtaining Birth certificates

Registration of birth is compulsory. Birth Certificates are available to any applicant born on or after January 1, 1973 and can be obtained by the applicant applying to:

Registrar General of Births, Deaths & Marriages
P.O. Box 32311
LUSAKA, ZAMBIA
Tel: (260-1) 228197

If a Birth Certificate was not issued at birth, but a Hospital Record of Birth or Baptismal Certificate was obtained, an Affidavit must be prepared by a member of the applicant’s family having knowledge of the birth.

The affidavit must be sworn to before an officer authorised to administer oaths. The Hospital or Baptismal Certificate must be attached to the Affidavit, and submitted to the Registrar General requesting issuance of a late Birth Certificate.

Procedures for applying for Death Certificate

Application for a death certificate can be made in writing by the next of kin of the deceased whose death was registered in Zambia to:

Registrar General of Births, Deaths & Marriages
P.O. Box 32311
LUSAKA, ZAMBIA
Tel: (260-1) 228197

FEES
Certificates issued will be sent to this Mission and the fees are payable on collection.

Marriage Certificates

Procedures for obtaining Marriage certificates

Application for a marriage certificate for a marriage that was solemnised in Zambia can be made in writing to:

The Registrar General of Births, Deaths & Marriages
P.O. Box 32311
LUSAKA, ZAMBIA
Tel: (260-1) 228197

FEES

Certificates issued will be sent to this Mission and the fees are payable on collection.

Police Clearance Certificate

Procedures for Obtaining Police Clearance Certificates

You must obtain a set of fingerprints taken on a standard finger print form at any Police Station in the area of residence. The set of fingerprints obtained will then be forwarded by courier to the Inspector General of Police, Zambia Police Service for the attention of the Director C.I.D. The forwarded fingerprints should be accompanied by fees in form of international postal order or bank certified cheque.

Please note: Faxed and photocopied prints are not allowed and will not be processed.

Fees

Make the applicable payment (for Zambians living abroad, and for non-Zambians living abroad)

Make the Money Order payable to the Inspector General of Police and send to:

The Deputy Commissioner of Police (C.I.D.)
Office of the Inspector-General
Independence Avenue
P.O. Box 50104
Lusaka, Zambia

Tel: (260-1) 251827/253764
Fax: (260-1) 253543/253537

Enclose a pre-paid envelope of the courier of your choice for them to return the Police Certificate to you.

Death and repatriation of citizen

Procedures for applying for Death Certificate

All deaths of Zambian nationals in the Nordic and Baltic regions must be reported to the Embassy of the Republic of Zambia via email: info@zambiaembassy.se

Citizens who wish to have the remains of their departed repatriated to Zambia can inform the Mission providing a copy of the death certificate and also details of the Funeral Manager if applicable. Application for a death certificate can be made in writing by the next of kin of the deceased whose death was registered in Zambia to:

Registrar General of Births, Deaths & Marriages
P.O. Box 32311
LUSAKA, ZAMBIA
Tel: (260-211) 228197

Media accreditation for foreign journalists

Follow this link for more information: https://www.zambiaembassy.se/Press%20Accreditation%20Requirements%20for%20Foreign%20Journalist1.pdf

You will require:

• Two completed application forms
• Two passport size photographs
• One passport
• Visa fees:
•    – SEK 255.00 single entry
•    – SEK 255.00 transit entry
•    – SEK 375.00 double entry

• Return postage fee
• Self-addressed envelope
• Copy of return air ticket
• Applicants should submit a copy of their itinerary

The Embassy does not accept cash payments.

In order to avoid delays, it is absolutely essential for all applicants to answer all the questions and to adhere to all of the following:

1. Before sending your individual application and passport, please ensure that your passport is valid for at least six (6) months and that there are sufficient blank visa pages in it.
2. All application forms must be submitted in duplicate together with two recent passport photographs. Please append your signature on the back of each photograph and staple one photo to each application form.
3. Enclose a copy of bank receipt of remittance, or deposit the exact amount required to our bank giro account No. 5716-5003 or bank account No. 5277-1013371 at SKANDINAVISKA Enskilda Banken (SEB) IBAN No. SE 92 5000 0000 0527 71013371 SWIFT Address: ESSESESS, physical address: Stjärntorget 4, Solna, SE – 106 40 Stockholm, and ensure that all bank charges are met by yourself (i.e. both for sender and recipient). Please note that cheques will not be accepted and that Visa fees are non-refundable. You are also advised that if you are remitting your visa fee, this Embassy can only commence processing your visa when it has received from SEB advice that your fee has been received.

4. Return postage for registered mail to all Nordic and Baltic countries, should be sent to the Embassy in the form of International stamp coupons, of which ten (10) are required to all Nordic and Baltic countries. For postage within Sweden, you may send a pre-stamped self-addressed envelope for SEK100.00 registered mail.
5. The processing time is approximately seven (7) working days from the date of receipt of all the required documents and fees. The visa is valid for three months from the date of issue.
6. Clients travelling on business contracts, seminars, or study-related trips should submit their applications with either a cover letter or copy of work permit from their authorising sponsor or prospective employers specifying in brief detail the nature of their intended business transactions in Zambia. Visitors should also submit invitation letters from their would-be hosts. 7. Yellow-fever inoculations are required for people travelling to Zambia from Yellow-Fever infected countries. A course of anti-malaria prophylaxis commencing two weeks prior to entry into Zambia is strongly advised.
7. NOTE: Fee for same day visa SEK 600.00 Fee for 24 hours turnaround visa SEK 500.00
8. NOTE:  Applicants may be required to come for an interview. 

Follow the link below to download Visa Application Form: 

Application Form

The electronic visa (e-Visa) is an online facility for applying for visas to Zambia.  All persons who ordinarily require a visa to come to Zambia are eligible to apply for visas through this facility.

Please follow this link for more information: https://eservices.zambiaimmigration.gov.zm/#/home

http://www.zambiaimmigration.gov.zm/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=92&Itemid=117

Please follow this links, for detailed relevant information.

http://www.zambiaimmigration.gov.zm/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=93&Itemid=118

http://www.zambiaimmigration.gov.zm/