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Zambia Visa and Passport Requirements
| Passport required | Return ticket required | Visa required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australian | Yes | Yes | No |
| British | Yes | Yes | No |
| Canadian | Yes | Yes | No |
| EU | Yes | Yes | No |
| USA | Yes | Yes | No |
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All visitors to Zambia must hold a passport that is valid for at least six months beyond the intended date of departure and has at least two blank pages.
Zambia welcomes nationals from 167 countries to visit for tourism purposes without a visa for varying durations. These countries include:
Africa: Angola, Botswana, Comoros, Eswatini, Kenya, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zimbabwe.
Americas: Argentina, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Bolivia, Brazil, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Curaçao, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Montserrat, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Sint Maarten, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, United States, Uruguay, and Venezuela.
Asia: Bahrain, Brunei Darussalam, China, Hong Kong, Israel, Japan, Kuwait, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Turkey, and United Arab Emirates.
Europe: All European Union member states, Albania, Andorra, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Norway, San Marino, Serbia, Switzerland, Ukraine, United Kingdom, and Vatican City.
Oceania: American Samoa, Australia, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Nauru, New Zealand, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu.
The KAZA Univisa
Travellers who require a visa to enter Zambia may wish to consider the KAZA Univisa, which allows entry to both Zambia and Zimbabwe on a single visa and is particularly convenient for visitors planning to see Victoria Falls or make short cross-border trips.
Zambia issues single-entry, double-entry and multiple-entry visas for tourism and business purposes, with fees payable in US dollars; costs vary depending on nationality and visa type and are typically paid on arrival or during the eVisa application process.
Tourist visas for Zambia are usually granted for stays of up to 30 or 90 days within a 12-month period, depending on nationality and immigration approval. The exact length of stay is determined by immigration officers on arrival and is indicated in the passport entry stamp.
Transit visas may be required for some nationalities passing through Zambia en route to another destination. Travellers who remain airside and continue their journey within a short period generally do not require a transit visa, while others may need to obtain one in advance or on arrival depending on nationality and length of stay. Visitors are advised to check requirements with an official Zambian government source before travelling.
Apply online at eservices.zambiaimmigration.gov.zm.
Visa processing times for Zambia depend on the type of visa and method of application. Visas obtained on arrival are issued immediately at the port of entry, provided entry requirements are met. For those applying in advance, online eVisas are typically processed within a few working days, although processing times can be longer during peak travel periods or if additional documentation is required. Travellers are advised to apply well in advance of travel and to check the official government portal for the most up-to-date processing timelines.
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