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  1. Overview: Zambia
  2. Work permit for hiring expats via PEO
  3. Global HR Compliance
  4. Global PEO and payroll
  5. Expand without a company set up
  6. Contractor vs. employee: which is better?
  7. Global Payroll Calculator
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Visa, Work Permit & Immigration Support in Zambia

The process of managing immigration and work permits can be a significant challenge for employers operating internationally. Each country has unique regulations and requirements, which can be time-consuming and complex to navigate. However, with the support of a Global Employer of Record (EOR), companies can overcome the challenges of global employment and expansion and ensure compliance with local immigration laws.

A Global EOR can provide a range of immigration support services that help employers navigate the complex immigration process, including:

Visa and Work Permit Processing in Zambia

The Global EOR can assist companies in obtaining visas and work permits for their employees in Zambia. The process includes identifying the most suitable type of visa or permit for each employee, preparing and submitting the necessary applications and supporting documents, and tracking the application’s progress until completion. The Global EOR also ensures that the application is submitted on time and that the relevant fees are paid.

Compliance with Immigration Regulations in Zambia

Compliance with local immigration regulations is critical for companies operating internationally. Failure to comply with these regulations can result in legal and financial consequences. The Global EOR can ensure that the company and its employees comply with Zambia’s immigration regulations by staying up to date with the latest changes in regulations, keeping track of visa and permit expiration dates, and providing guidance on the requirements for obtaining and maintaining work permits and visas.

Employment Immigration Consulting in Zambia

Besides visa and work permit processing and compliance, the Global EOR can provide immigration consulting services. These services include advising companies on the best immigration strategies for their employees in Zambia, assessing the long-term immigration needs of the company, and providing advice on compliance with local immigration laws.

Immigration Challenges in Zambia? No Problem with Global EOR Assistance

Employers operating in Zambia may face several challenges related to immigration, work visas, and work permit support. These challenges can make it difficult for businesses to navigate the complex process of obtaining employee work permits and visas. A Global EOR can provide comprehensive solutions to these challenges, ensuring businesses can expand their talent pool and operate legally and compliantly in Zambia.

Here are some of the challenges that companies operating in Zambia may encounter and the solutions that a Global EOR can provide:

Challenge Solution
1. Understanding the different types of visas and permits available 1. The Global EOR can provide expert advice on the various types of visas and permits available and identify the most suitable option for each employee based on their needs and qualifications.
2. Submitting visa and permit applications 2. The Global EOR can handle the entire application process, including preparing and submitting the necessary documents and tracking the application until completion. This ensures the application is submitted on time and the relevant fees are paid.
3. Ensuring compliance with local regulations 3. The Global EOR can provide expert guidance on the requirements for obtaining and maintaining work permits and visas in Zambia, ensuring that the company and its employees comply with local immigration laws.
4. Tracking visa and permit expiration dates 4. The Global EOR can keep track of visa and permit expiration dates and provide timely reminders to the company and its employees. This ensures that visas and permits are renewed on time and that the company and its employees comply with local immigration laws.
5. Staying up to date with changes in local regulations 5. The Global EOR can stay current with changes in Zambia’s immigration regulations and provide expert advice on how these changes may affect the company and its employees.

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Work Permit in Zambia

Typically, the procedure of work permit issuance in Zambia takes from 1 to 4 months until entry to Zambia, and a further 1 day before the entire process is completed.


How to Get a Work Permit in Zambia

  1. Employment Permit Application
  2. Entry to Zambia

Work Permit Requirements in Zambia

Name Notes Copies
Certified Copy Of Passport Information Page Certified copies of passport and the Zambian entry stamp (as well as any previous visas for Zambia if applicable). Passport should be valid for more than 3 months beyond the date of the planned assignment. One clear and certified copy
2 Passport Photographs (2 x 2) Two recent passport size photos, one of which must be certified on the back as a true likeness of the applicant. Two originals
Certified Copy of Educational Certificates Certified photocopies of relevant academic and professional certificates. One clear and certified copy
Police Clearance Certificate Issued by the country of permanent residence or nationality and accompanied by a translation into English if applicable. It should be no older than 90 days. One original
Passport Valid for 2 Years Original passport valid for over two years and containing at least two blank pages. One original

All-In-One Global Employment Solution in Zambia

Employing globally is no longer a maze of local setups and legal hurdles. With Express Global Employment, you can build a global team seamlessly. Benefit from our comprehensive, compliant, and efficient global employment solutions that eliminate the complexity of international hiring. From contract generation to seamless integration, we ensure that your expansion is as limitless as your ambition.

Global Mobility Support

Our global mobility support is about turning complexity into simplicity. We expedite onboarding and immigration procedures, ensuring your global talent is ready to engage and deliver results swiftly. By eliminating red tape and administrative burdens, your team can focus on what they do best, propelling your business forward in every corner of the globe.

Global Payroll & Benefits, Handled

Financial well-being is critical to employee satisfaction. That’s why we navigate the intricacies of international payroll and benefits with expertise. Our solutions offer your workforce a competitive and fully compliant financial package, wherever they may be. With Express Global Employment, you can assure your team that their compensation is globally competitive wherever they are.

Borderless Expansion, No Entity Needed

Launch your workforce in 190 countries without the burden of establishing local entities. Our all-in-one global employment solution allows quick, compliant onboarding and talent management. You can immediately scale up your operations and seize international opportunities with Express Global Employment as your guide.

New Markets. Zero Risks.

Expanding your business’s horizons should not multiply its risks. Protect your global ventures from compliance pitfalls with our expert guidance. We manage the complexities of employee classification and permanent establishment risks, ensuring that your expansion is secure and strategically sound. With us, new markets mean new opportunities, not new worries.

Global Payroll Calculator Helps You Streamline Global HR Operations

By creating the Global Payroll Calculator, we’ve done the global payroll and tax math and compliance for you.

  1. Eliminate the time-consuming and costly process of doing your manual calculations.
  2. Gain instant access to up-to-date salary cost breakdowns based on local tax laws and regulations and update in real-time with the latest employment and tax legislation changes across 190 countries.
  3. Stay compliant on all international payroll matters, including local taxes, labour rules, and benefits.
  4. Minimized the risk and global cost-of-hire.

Call us for more information about how you can get a work permit for your expatriate staff and employ them through Acumen Global Employer of Record Solution with Immigration Support in Zambia.

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