Zambia Visa and Passport Requirements
| Passport required | Return ticket required | Visa Required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australian | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| British | Yes | Yes | No |
| EU | Yes | Yes | No |
| USA | Yes | Yes | No |
| Canadian | Yes | Yes | No |
Passports
To enter Zambia, your passport must be valid for at least six months after the date you arrive and at least two blank pages.
Visas
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.
Types and Cost
Single-entry: US $25.
Double-entry: US $40.
Transit visa: US $25.
Validity
Tourists: typically 90 days.
Transit
Zambia issues transit visas to foreign nationals who require a visa to enter and transit.
Application to
Apply online at eservices.zambiaimmigration.gov.zm.
Working days
Allow five working days for most cases.
Entry with pets
Dogs and cats must have:
• Import Permit: An import permit must be obtained in advance from the Department of Research & Specialist Services.
• Veterinary Health Certificate: Pets must be accompanied by a veterinary health certificate issued at the point of origin, confirming they are healthy and fit for travel.
• Rabies Vaccination Certificate: Dogs require a valid rabies vaccination certificate.
• Pets should have an ISO-compliant microchip and have up-to-date vaccinations against common diseases.
This page reflects our understanding of current rules for the most common types of travel to the said country. However, please note that each authority sets and forces entry rules, hence we strongly recommend that you verify critical information with the relevant embassy before travel.
Embassies and tourist offices
British High Commission in Zambia
Telephone: (211) 423 200.
Website: http://ukinzambia.fco.gov.uk
Address: , 5210 Independence Avenue, PO Box 50050, 15101 Ridgeway, Lusaka, ,
Opening times:
Mon-Thur 0800-1300 and 1400-1645; Fri 0800-1300
Embassy of the Republic of Zambia in the USA
Telephone: (202) 265 9717.
Website: http://www.zambiaembassy.org
Address: NW, 2419 Massachusetts Avenue, Washington, 20008,
Opening times:
Mon-Fri 0930-1700. Visa applications Mon-Wed 0930-1230, pick-ups (winter) Mon-Thu 1500-1530, Fri 1200-1400; (summer) Mon-Thu 1600-1700, Fri 1200-1400.
High Commission for the Republic of Zambia in the UK
Telephone: (020) 7589 6655.
Website: http://www.zambiahc.org.uk
Address: Kensington, 2 Palace Gate, London, W8 5NG,
Opening times:
Mon-Fri 0930-1700; immigration section closes at 1700.
Embassy of the United States in Zambia
Telephone: 0211 357 000
Website: http://www.zambia.usembassy.gov
Address: , Eastern end of Kabulonga Road, Ibex Hill, P.O. Box 31617, Lusaka, ,
Opening times:
Mon, Wed-Thurs: 1330-1600, Fri: 0800-1100
