How to Get a Police Certificate – Zambia
If you need to give your fingerprints for a police certificate, this isn’t the same as giving your biometrics (fingerprints and photo) for an application.
Do I need to provide a Police Certificate with my Application for Permanent Residence? Yes
Name of document(s) to get: Police Certificate
How to get a Police Certificate:
If you are a citizen of Zambia:
If you live in Zambia:
You should apply in person at your local police station or Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Headquarters-Lusaka (see Special notes and considerations for complete address). You must bring:
- Identity card or passport
- Must allow your fingerprints to be taken on a standard fingerprint form
- Applicable fees
If you live outside of Zambia:
You should apply to the CID Headquarters-Lusaka (see Special notes and considerations for complete address). You must bring:
- Copy of your passport
- A set of fingerprints taken on a standard finger print form at any police station in your area of residence
- A pre-paid DHL envelope for them to return the police certificate to you
- Applicable fees
If you are not a citizen of Zambia:
If you live in Zambia:
You should apply in person at your local police station or CID Headquarters-Lusaka (see Special notes and considerations for complete address). You must bring:
- Your original passport and copies
- Certified copies of visa/permits showing proof of legal residence in Zambia
- Must allow your fingerprints to be taken on a standard fingerprint form
- Applicable fees
If you live outside of Zambia:
You should apply to the CID Headquarters-Lusaka (see Special notes and considerations for complete address). You must bring:
- Copy of your passport
- Copies of visa/permits showing proof of legal residence in Zambia
- A set of fingerprints taken on a standard finger print form at any police station in your area of residence
- Two photographs
- Dates and addresses of all places of residence while you were in Zambia
- A pre-paid DHL envelope for them to return the police certificate to you
- Applicable fees
Information and documents you need:
- All information and documents needed are explained above
Special notes and considerations
The Deputy Commissioner of Police
Zambia Police Headquarters
Criminal Investigation Department
P.O. Box 50104
Ridgeway, Lusaka
Zambia
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