The Ministry of Home Affairs wishes to inform the general public that the Government of the Republic of Zambia has set 31st May 2009 as the last day for the usage of the old machine readable passports.
This therefore means that the old passports will not be recognized as valid document at any immigration exit border point for the purpose of travelling internationally.
The public is also informed that the issuance of the new passports is a continuous process and citizens are free to apply for the change of passports at any time.
However, Zambian nationals living in the diaspora will be permitted to travel to Zambia using the old passports for an extra three (3) months period until up to August 31, 2009.
Furthermore, there are a lot of processed but uncollected passports at Passport Office in Lusaka. I appeal to people who have applied for passports to make an effort to collect these documents
Hon. Dr. Kalombo Mwansa, MP
Minister of Home Affairs
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
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