How to Get a Police Certificate – Zambia

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