Asylum Seeker's Permit
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Asylum Seeker's Permit

Residency Pathway Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

Varies

Application Fee

Free

Stay Duration

30 days

Renewable

Yes

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Allowed

PR Pathway

No

This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.

Remote Work

Not Required

Overview

Permit for persons seeking asylum in Zambia. Valid for 30 days to allow time for refugee status determination process.

Asylum seeker's permits are issued to persons seeking asylum in Zambia. The 30-day validity allows time for the refugee status determination process. If requiring a visa to enter Zambia, applicants must still obtain entry visa before collecting the asylum permit.

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Requirements

Documentation

Applicant Documents

National Registration Card

If available

Optional

Passport

If available

Optional

Oral statement

Basis for asylum claim

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Advantages

  • Free permit issuance
  • Same day processing
  • Allows asylum claim processing
  • Minimal documentation required

Considerations

  • Only 30 days validity
  • Conditional status
  • No work authorization
  • Limited rights during determination

Application Process

1

Arrive in Zambia

Enter country and present at immigration

2

Declare asylum claim

Inform immigration of asylum seeking intent

3

Provide documents

Present available identification

4

Receive asylum seeker permit

Issued immediately for 30-day determination period

Application Forms

Asylum Seeker Registration Form

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