Dual citizenship in Zambia: retention, notification and restoration
Understand Zambia dual citizenship, notification after acquiring another nationality, restoration of citizenship previously lost, and documents to discuss with the Citizenship Office.
Dual citizenship questions depend on how and when citizenship was acquired or lost. Separate retaining existing Zambian citizenship from applying to restore citizenship previously lost. Prepare your citizenship history before approaching the Citizenship Office or the Zambian mission responsible for your country.
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What this guide covers
- Identify the citizenship route
- Notify acquisition of another citizenship
- Check restoration if citizenship was previously lost
- Resolve discrepancies and the other country’s rules
- Confirm the office, fees and next documents
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How we prepare and review content →Official and institutional sources
- Constitution of Zambia (Amendment), 2016 — National Assembly ↗
Published constitutional amendment, particularly citizenship provisions and Article 39. Check the current Constitution and individual eligibility with a qualified practitioner.
- Citizenship of Zambia Act, 2016 — National Assembly ↗
Published Act provides citizenship procedures, including restoration. Read with applicable regulations and any subsequent changes.
- Dual Citizenship — Embassy of Zambia, Washington DC ↗
Official mission guidance distinguishes Form VI notification and Form VII bestowal. Its interviews, payment methods and document instructions are mission-specific; reconfirm current requirements.