Employment Permit
Employment Permit is a residence route in Zambia (Werk). Employer-sponsored; issue ZMW 24,000, renewal ZMW 28,000; max 10 yrs; Residence (PR) permit after 10+ continuous years.
Requirements at a glance
Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 10 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 10 years.
How holders are taxed
Source-based, but residents taxed on foreign interest & dividends; top rate 37%
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Categorie | Werk |
|---|---|
| Investering | — |
| Leges (gezin) | CHF 900 + CHF 1'200 / jr |
| Inkomen / jr | — |
| Vermogen | — |
| Min. verblijf | — |
| PV | 10 |
| Staatsburgerschap | 10 |
| Werk | yes |
| Komt in aanmerking | all |
| Belasting | Source-based, but residents taxed on foreign interest & dividends; top rate 37% |
| Stand | 2026-10 |
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