Study Permit
Zambia's Study Permit is for foreign nationals who study full time or part time at a Zambian educational institution. Children and dependants of permit holders also need one to study for more than three months, unless they hold their own residence permit marked 'student'.
1 entry rule for Zambia based on recent travel
These apply to people who were recently in certain countries. Sign in and add your trips to see whether any apply to you.
Yellow fever certificate needed after a stay in countries with risk of yellow fever transmission (WHO list)
Travellers aged 1 year and over arriving from a yellow fever risk country (or after more than 12 hours' airport transit in one) need a valid yellow fever certificate.
WHO International Travel and Health, Annex 1: Countries with risk of yellow fever transmission and countries requiring proof of vaccination against yellow fever (18 Nov 2022, revised 3 Jan 2023) WHO ITH Country List: Vaccination requirements and WHO recommendations for international travellers, 2022 edition (18 Nov 2022, revised 3 Jan 2023) Checked October 19, 2026
Life in Zambia
Money
3
Currency
Zambian Kwacha
ZMW
Zambian Kwacha
Cost of living
33
Price level · US = 100
World Bank price levels, 2025
Tax
20–37%
Income tax (national)
VAT 16%
2026 bands: 0% up to K5,100 a month; 37% above K9,200 a month.
Living
1
Happiness
#131 of 145 countries
World Happiness Report 2025
Your edge here Members
What gives you an edge here: passports, visas and permits you hold, work, study, language and family ties
Who it’s for
Foreign students at Zambian educational institutions, including children of permit holders.
Eligibility
Acceptance
A letter of acceptance from the educational institution.
Sponsor
A letter from a sponsor (institution, host, parent, guardian or the applicant if self-reliant), with proof of the sponsor's status and financial status.
Medical
A medical report from a Zambian government medical facility.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Document checklistCovering letter
- FeesStudy Permit issuance
- Steps to applyGet an acceptance letter and a sponsor letter
The full requirements are for members
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- 5 documents
- 2 fees
- 4 steps
- Processing times and conditions
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