Can I apply for a Zambia Work Visa while in Zambia on a tourist visa?

No, you cannot legally apply for a Zambia Work Visa while on a tourist visa. Zambian immigration laws require individuals to:

Leave Zambia and apply for a Work Visa through a Zambian embassy or consulate in their home country or a designated third country.
Wait for the visa approval before entering Zambia for employment.

Why this rule exists:

The tourist visa is strictly for tourism and leisure purposes. Transitioning to a work status while on a tourist visa would violate immigration policies.

Exceptions:

In very rare cases, some employers may secure special permissions to initiate work permits while the applicant is in Zambia. However, this is highly uncommon and often involves complex legal processes.

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