One-Off Amnesty Announced for Undocumented Foreign Nationals

The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security has announced a once-off amnesty for foreign nationals living in the country illegally or who have overstayed their visas. Announced by Home Affairs Minister Lucia Iipumbu, as per PRO Margaret Kalo, the amnesty runs from 15 December 2025 to 16 January 2026 and allows affected individuals to leave voluntarily without arrest or prosecution, provided they report to immigration offices or border posts with valid or emergency travel documents and cover their own travel costs.