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The Immigration Department Has Started Issuing New Permits!

As called for by the Zambian Immigration and Deportation Act of 2010, several new permits have been introduced as of 9 December 2011. These include a Temporary Employment Permit, Spousal Permit, Transit Permit, and Cross-Border Permit. The old Self-employment and Entry permits are being replaced with the Investors and Residence Permits.

We can help existing permit holders transfer over to one of the new permits, as well as help qualified individuals apply for one of the new permits. Call us for details!


Welcome to Riverdale!

We facilitate immigration applications for visitors coming to Zambia for business, employment, tourism, or study. We are based in Lusaka and have helped hundreds of individuals and companies apply for visas, work permits, extensions, and changes in immigration status.


About Us

Riverdale Immigration Consultancy Services is a registered firm in Lusaka providing immigration processing services for Zambia to firms and individuals from all over the world. We provide technical advice on the eligibility and documentation requirements for different types of visas and entry permits, and do the leg work of applying at the Zambia Immigration Department Headquarters in Lusaka.

Top Five Reasons for Using Riverdale

  1. Nationals of some countries require a valid visa before entering Zambia. Applying for immigration visas from outside the country can be challenging and time consuming.
  2. Riverdale has facilitated hundreds of applications for all types of visas and permits. We specialize in handling extensions and complex cases that require a change in immigration status.
  3. We offer a fee initial consultation and will provide feedback on your application requirements.
  4. We are based in Lusaka and are in almost daily contact with the Immigration Department. This greatly improves communication and speeds up the application process - saving your business time and money!
  5. Our success rate is over 95% and we will not accept your application if we don't feel confident it meets the eligibility requirements. Client satisfaction is our #1 priority, and we have an excellent track history of satisfied clients.

Our Top Clients

We have successfully assisted clients from the following countries obtain visas and entry permits:

- South Africa
- UK
- China
- India
- Zimbabwe
- USA
- Italy
- France
- Australia
- New Zealand
- Kenya
- Malawi