Visa policy & Requirements
Know before you go
If you are a foreign national and plan on traveling to Zambia for tourism, business, or other reasons, you will need a visa to enter the country. Zambia has visa requirements in place for most foreign visitors, apart from those from countries that have established visa exemption agreements with Zambia .
E-Visa
Zambia has introduced an electronic visa system for travelers who want to visit the country. Depending on the needs of the traveler and the purpose of the trip, travelers should apply to a different type of visa. All the application process can be done online and the process can take around one week for being approved.
Tourist Visa
Tourist visas are available for citizens of most countries. They are valid up to 90 days and, depending of the traveler needs, can be obtained with multiple entries.
With this visa, you can:
Stay in Zambia for up to 3 months at a time. It is possible to extend your visa once you arrive to Zambia.
Enjoy a holidays.
Visit your family or friends.
Attend cultural events.
Meet other private purposes.
To be eligible for this visa, you must:
Have a valid passport: The passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the date of entry into Zambia.
Recent passport-size photograph.
Copy of the passport.
Letter of introduction on letterhead to the Director-General of Immigration.
Flight receipt with the dates of departure from the country.
Business Visa
This visa, valid for 90 days, allowing a maximum stay of 90 days in the country. The reason for applying for this visa must be for business or commercial agreements. With this visa, it is not possible to work in the country.
With this visa you can:
Attend business or comercial agreements.
To be elegible for this visa you must:
Meet the same requirements for a Tourist visa.
Certified photocopies of the certificate of incorporation.
Transit Visa
This visa is issued to a foreign citizen who is required to enter the country for transit purposes. It is valid for a maximum stay of 7 days.
With this visa, you can:
You can travel to another country with a brief layover in Zambia for transit purposes only.
To be eligible for this visa, you must:
Meet the same requirements for a Tourist visa.
Flight receipt with the dates of departure from the country, and the final destination of our trip.
KAZA Univisa
The KAZA UniVisa is a single visa that allows visitors to travel to both Zambia and Zimbabwe multiple times. The visa is valid for up to 30 days in any given period of 12 months, as long as the holder remains within Zambia and Zimbabwe. It also covers those who visit Botswana for day-trips through Kazungula Borders.
The KAZA Univisa can only be used and is only available at the following airports in Zimbabwe and Zambia:
Zimbabwe
Harare International Airport
Victoria Falls
International Airport
Victoria Falls Border (with Zambia)
Kazungula Border (with Botswana)
Zambia
Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (Lusaka)
Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (Livingstone)
Victoria Falls Border (with Zimbabwe)
Kazungula Border (with Botswana)
Citizens of the following countries are elegible for KAZA Univisa:
Andorra
Argentina
Australia
Austria
Belarus
Belgium
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Brazil
Brunei
Burundi
Canada
Cape Verde
Comoros
Croatia
Cuba
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Georgia
Germany
Greece
Haiti
Hungary
Iceland
Israel
Italy
Japan
Kazakhstan
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Marshall Islands
Moldova
Monaco
Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Russia
Rwanda
Samoa
Sao Tome and Principe
Serbia
Slovakia
Slovenia
South Korea
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Turkey
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
United States
Uruguay
Visa-exempt countries
Holders of passports issued by the following 83 countries and territories do not need a visa to enter Zambia for up to 90 days in one year as tourists or 30 days in one year for business
European Union
Angola
Antigua and Barbuda
Australia
Bahamas
Bahrain
Barbados
Belize
Botswana
Canada
China
Dominica
Eswatini
Fiji
Grenada
Hong Kong
Iraq
Jamaica
Japan
Kenya
Kiribati
Kuwait
Lesotho
Malawi
Malaysia
Maldives
Marshall Islands
Mauritius
Montenegro
Mozambique
Namibia
Nauru
New Zealand
Norway
Oman
Qatar
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Vincent & the Grenadines
Saudi Arabia
Samoa
Serbia
Seychelles
Singapore
Solomon Islands
South Africa
South Korea
Tanzania
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Tuvalu
Uganda
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
United States
Vanuatu
Zimbabwe
COVID-19 Requirements
Zambia has lifted all COVID-19 travel related restrictions for entry, effective March 21, 2023. This means that there is no longer a requirement to show proof of vaccination, recovery, or testing against COVID-19.
However, there are still some health measures in place at points of entry. All travelers will be required to undergo a health screening, which may include a temperature check and a brief interview.
Our Customer Support
If you would like more information or have any questions regarding travel requirements, entry restrictions, or any other related concerns, please feel free to contact us. We are here to assist you and provide you with the most up-to-date and accurate information available. Applying for your travel needs through our company ensures a streamlined process, making everything easy and convenient for you. Our experienced team will guide you through the application process, ensuring that all necessary documents are submitted correctly and thoroughly checked for any mistakes. Your peace of mind and satisfaction are our top priorities, and we are committed to providing excellent service to make your travel experience as smooth as possible.
