Immigration and relocation

Moving to Zambia? Get the practical side organised

A move involves more than a visa. You may need to understand permit options, prepare documents, find accommodation, arrange airport pickup and set up everyday life. We help you coordinate the practical parts and point you to qualified professionals where the law requires it.

Email us

Tell us when you plan to arrive, who is moving and what you need first. We will explain what we can arrange and what needs an immigration professional.

  • Visa and permit process guidance
  • Referrals to qualified immigration professionals
  • Airport pickup, accommodation and settling in
Kenneth Kaunda International Airport in Lusaka, Zambia

What we help with

From arrival to everyday life

We can help with the practical arrangements around your move. Immigration applications that require regulated advice are referred to a qualified professional.

  • Visa application guidance

    A plain explanation of the common visa routes, the information usually requested and the questions to ask before you apply. We do not issue visas.

  • Residence and work permit coordination

    Help organising information, tracking the steps and coordinating with the Department of Immigration or your chosen immigration professional.

  • Referrals to immigration professionals

    Where your case needs regulated immigration advice, we refer you to an appropriately qualified professional. You choose who to engage.

  • Airport pickup and transport

    Pickup at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, transport to your accommodation and help with a vehicle or driver while you settle in.

  • Accommodation searches

    Shortlisting hotels, serviced apartments or rental homes based on your budget, area and length of stay, and arranging viewings.

  • Relocation and settling-in support

    Practical help with the first weeks: orientation, shopping, opening a bank account, registering with service providers and finding your way around.

  • SIM card and connectivity

    Help getting a local SIM card, mobile data and home internet set up so you can work and stay in contact.

  • Support for families and teams

    Help coordinating arrivals, school or housing questions and the practical arrangements for more than one person.

Important limits

What we can and cannot do

We are not the Department of Immigration and we are not a licensed immigration consultancy. We do not make visa, residence permit or work permit decisions, and we do not guarantee that an application will be approved.

We can explain the usual process, help you prepare and organise information, coordinate appointments and follow up with the relevant office or your chosen professional. Where the law requires regulated advice, we refer you.

Never rely on a promise that a visa or permit is guaranteed. The authorities decide each application on its own facts.

We do not guarantee visa, work permit or residence permit approvals.

What you may need

Information to prepare

The exact documents depend on the visa or permit route. Common items include:

  • Passport and passport photographs
  • The purpose and length of your stay
  • Your intended address in Zambia
  • Employment or business information, where relevant
  • Financial information or proof of funds, where requested
  • Police clearance, medical reports or qualifications, where the route requires them
  • Details of family members travelling with you

Requirements change. Check the Department of Immigration website or ask a qualified professional before submitting.

The process

How relocation support works

  1. Tell us your plan

    Your arrival date, who is moving, how long you plan to stay and what you need first.

  2. We separate the practical from the regulated

    We explain what we can coordinate and what needs an immigration professional or an official application.

  3. We confirm the arrangements

    Accommodation, pickup, transport, SIM card and settling-in tasks are agreed with costs in writing.

  4. You arrive to a plan

    The practical arrangements are in place, and you know who to contact if something changes.

  5. We help with the first steps

    Orientation, errands and local introductions while you get settled.

Costs

What it costs

Relocation support is quoted based on the tasks you need. Accommodation, transport, official fees and professional immigration fees are separate and are explained before you commit.

We do not publish unverified visa or permit fees. The Department of Immigration or your immigration professional can confirm the current charge.

Official sources

Check the current rules

Requirements and fees can change. Check the official website before you rely on any detail.

Questions

Relocation questions

Can you get me a work permit?

We do not issue permits and we do not guarantee approval. We can explain the general process, help organise information and coordinate with the Department of Immigration or a qualified immigration professional. The authority decides.

Do you provide immigration legal advice?

No. We are not a licensed immigration consultancy or law firm. If your case needs regulated advice, we refer you to an appropriately qualified professional. You choose whether to engage them.

Can you find accommodation before I arrive?

Yes. We can shortlist options based on your budget, area and length of stay, contact the providers and arrange viewings or a virtual walk-through where possible. We do not own or operate hotels or rental properties.

Can you pick me up from the airport?

Yes. We arrange airport pickup at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) through local drivers and vehicle providers. Send your flight details and accommodation address in advance.

What if my plans change after I arrive?

Tell us as early as possible. We will check what can be rearranged and what it costs. Some bookings and official fees cannot be refunded, and we will explain that honestly.

Contact

Tell us what you need

WhatsApp is usually the fastest way to reach us. Email works too, and it is better if you want to send documents or a detailed schedule.

Email us
Address
Liberty Mall, Long Acres
Lusaka, Zambia

Messages are answered during Zambian working hours (CAT, UTC+2), Monday to Saturday. If you write outside those hours, you will get a reply on the next working day.

Helpful things to include

  • What you want to do, in your own words
  • Whether you are already in Zambia or still overseas
  • Your type of business or the service you need
  • Any deadline you are working towards

You do not need to have it all worked out. A rough outline is enough to start, and we will ask about anything we still need.