Investor's Permit
Investor's Permit is a residence route in Zambia (Ondernemer). Investment ≥USD 250,000 in a new business (USD 150,000 joining existing company) via ZDA; proof of transfer. Issue ZMW 16,000, renewal ZMW 20,000 (SI 25/2024). Residence (PR) permit after 3 yrs.
Entrepreneur and startup residence routes →Requirements at a glance
The minimum qualifying investment is about CHF 120'000. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 3 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 | Ondernemer |
|---|---|
| Investering | CHF 120'000 |
| Leges (gezin) | CHF 660 + CHF 960 / jr |
| Inkomen / jr | — |
| Vermogen | — |
| Min. verblijf | — |
| PV | 3 |
| Staatsburgerschap | 10 |
| Werk | ownBusiness |
| Komt in aanmerking | all |
| Belasting | Source-based, but residents taxed on foreign interest & dividends; top rate 37% |
| Stand | 2026-10 |
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