delay in employment Permit

cma.mgk Member

Member since 19 June 2013

cma.mgkMember30 September 2015 11:16:56

Hi forum,

I am waiting for my employment permit to Zambia. It was applied in the first week of September 2015. As on date (30th September), it is still under process.

Is it normal delay for everyone? Is there anyway to sort it out?

Thanks and regards
Gopal

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MrsMooKoo New member

Member since 08 November 2012

MrsMooKooNew member20 October 2015 19:07:28

Mine took a year, which is not uncommon. Just be patient, things here do take time. Get a phone number for someone in immigration and keep checking with them every few weeks. In the meantime, be prepared to get your renewal notice / order restamped several times!

muleta50 Member

Member since 28 September 2015

muleta50Member06 November 2015 04:59:13

Hi Gopal,

the immigration department currently seems to have a backlog of approvals and issuances as far as employment permits go. I'll be down there later today to follow up on some applications for some of our clients. Will let you know if they have any movement as far as late September applications are concerned.

Cheers,

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vineetnair04 New member

Member since 30 October 2014

vineetnair04New member20 July 2017 19:32:29

did you got your visa Mr gopal.,,., my permit is applied on June 15th which got rejected and recently they have appealed still there is no updates just waiting and no response .,. i have worked in many countries in Africa never faced any issues as such