National Travel Documents
The Government of the Republic of Zambia issues two types of documents to enable its nationals travel from one country to another. These are Passport and Travel Document of Identity (TDI).
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Passport
A Passport is an official document issued by the Department of National Registration, Passport and Citizenship (DNRPC) certifying the holder’s identity and citizenship and entitling the holder to travel under the State’s protection to and from foreign countries.
Zambian Missions Abroad are mandated to receive applications for first time renewal and replacement of national travel documents. The Missions are not mandated to issue Passports.
A Passport must be renewed six (6) months before the expiry date or with a minimum number of three (3) pages remaining in the current passport.
Travel Document of Identity
A Travel Document of Identity (TDI) is a document issued to a Zambian National to enable them travel one way and directly to Zambia in the case of an emergency.
The Zambian Missions are only mandated to issue one way TDI , in order to facilitate the movement of a Zambian national to Zambia. The Applicant will be required to obtain a Passport upon arrival in Zambia.
Note: Requirements for the issuance of a TDI are the same as those for issuance of a Passport, except the TDI application process does not require completion of the Barcode Form.
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Requirements for Acquisition of National Travel Documents (Passport and Travel Document of Identity)
(A) Applicants aged sixteen (16) years and above1. Duly completed Application Form A (Annex 5); 2. Duly completed Affidavit of Birth Form N (Annex 5); 3. Duly completed Application Barcode Form; and 4. Two (2) passport size photographs. The photo must show the Applicant’s full face, both ears and without any braids, headgear or adornment. One passport photo must be endorsed by the Recommender. Supporting documents: i. Certified copy of national identity/ National Registration Card (NRC); ii. Certified copy of previous travel document, if any; iii. Certified copy of a Marriage Certificate, where applicable; iv. Certified copy of Birth Certificate, sworn Affidavit or Birth Record (Annex 5); v. Copy of a Residence Permit; and vi. Copy of Clearance letter (as proof of not having obtained another citizenship).
(B) Applicants below the age of sixteen (16) years 1. Duly completed Application Form B (Annex 5); 2. Duly completed Affidavit/Affirmation Form M (Annex 5); and 3. Duly completed Application Barcode Form. (All Forms for Applicants below the age of 16 years must be completed by a parent or legal guardian) Supporting documents: i. Certified copy of Birth Certificate or Affidavit of Birth; ii. Certified copy of National Registration Card (NRC) of parent or legal guardian; iii. Copy of the previous travel document, (if any); iv. Copy of valid Zambian Passport of parent/s or legal guardian; v. Sworn General Affidavit of Consent (by parent or guardian); vi. Proof of payment (Receipt of the fee to be attached); and vii. Two (2) passport size photographs. The photo must show the Applicant’s full face and both ears, without any braids, headgear, or adornment. One passport photo must be endorsed by the Recommender.
C) Replacement of a Lost Passport or Travel Document of Identity (TDI) Requirements: 1. Police Report from the Applicant’s country of residence or where the document was lost; 2. Proof of payment (Receipt of the fee attached); 3. General Affidavit Form Declaration for the loss of travel document (Annex 5); 4. Duly completed Lost Passport Description Slip Form L (Annex 5); and 5. Duly completed Passport Application Form A or Form B including parts 7,8 and 9 respectively (Annex 5). Note:The Government reserves the right to issue a replacement passport with a restricted validity period at a fee, depending on the circumstances of the loss of the travel document.
D) Replacement of damaged Travel Document Requirements: 1. Sworn General Affidavit Form (Declaration for the damaged travel document); and 2. Complete Passport Application Form A or Form B. Note: • All supporting documents should be certified by a designated official at the nearest Zambian Mission. • The Applicant’s Recommender (Form A (Annex 5) or Witness (Form B) (Annex 5.) in the Application Forms, should be a designated official at the nearest Zambian Mission. • Applications must be submitted, in person, by the Applicant to Passport Office or the Zambian Missions abroad (Annex 2) that covers your country of residence. • No third-party submissions will be considered. However, Applicants who live in a country where there is no resident Zambian Mission may contact the nearest Mission on how to process the application.