Zambia Visa Requirements 2026Entry Rules & Visa-Free Access by Passport
- Visa-free nationalities
- 115
- Visa on arrival
- 28
- eTA / e-Visa
- 55
- Total streamlined
- 198
- Visa required in advance
- 0
Zambia's visa policy is very open relative to other destinations worldwide. Every nationality not covered by visa-free or visa-on-arrival entry can apply online for an eTA or e-Visa - no embassy visit required.
Visa-free
Countries Whose Citizens Can Visit Zambia Visa-Free (115)
Passport holders from these countries can enter Zambia without a visa - no embassy appointment, no advance fee.
- Albania≤ 90 days
- Andorra≤ 90 days
- Angola≤ 90 days
- Antigua and Barbuda≤ 90 days
- Argentina≤ 90 days
- Australia≤ 90 days
- Austria≤ 90 days
- Bahamas≤ 90 days
- Bahrain≤ 90 days
- Barbados≤ 90 days
- Belgium≤ 90 days
- Belize≤ 90 days
- Bhutan≤ 90 days
- Bosnia and Herzegovina≤ 90 days
- Botswana≤ 90 days
- Brunei≤ 90 days
- Bulgaria≤ 90 days
- Cabo Verde≤ 90 days
- Canada≤ 90 days
- China≤ 90 days
- Comoros≤ 90 days
- Costa Rica≤ 90 days
- Croatia≤ 90 days
- Cyprus≤ 90 days
- Czechia≤ 90 days
- Denmark≤ 90 days
- Dominica≤ 90 days
- Dominican Republic≤ 90 days
- Estonia≤ 90 days
- Eswatini≤ 90 days
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- Fiji≤ 90 days
- Finland≤ 90 days
- France≤ 90 days
- Germany≤ 90 days
- Greece≤ 90 days
- Grenada≤ 90 days
- Guatemala≤ 90 days
- Guyana≤ 90 days
- Holy See (Vatican City)≤ 90 days
- Honduras≤ 90 days
- Hong Kong≤ 90 days
- Hungary≤ 90 days
- Iceland≤ 90 days
- Iraq≤ 90 days
- Ireland≤ 90 days
- Israel≤ 90 days
- Italy≤ 90 days
- Jamaica≤ 90 days
- Japan≤ 90 days
- Kenya≤ 90 days
- Kiribati≤ 90 days
- Kuwait≤ 90 days
- Laos≤ 90 days
- Latvia≤ 90 days
- Lesotho≤ 90 days
- Liberia≤ 90 days
- Liechtenstein≤ 90 days
- Lithuania≤ 90 days
- Luxembourg≤ 90 days
- Madagascar≤ 90 days
- Malawi≤ 90 days
- Malaysia≤ 90 days
- Maldives≤ 90 days
- Malta≤ 90 days
- Marshall Islands≤ 90 days
- Mauritius≤ 90 days
- Micronesia≤ 90 days
- Moldova≤ 90 days
- Monaco≤ 90 days
- Morocco≤ 90 days
- Mozambique≤ 90 days
- Namibia≤ 90 days
- Nauru≤ 90 days
- Netherlands≤ 90 days
- New Zealand≤ 90 days
- North Macedonia≤ 90 days
- Norway≤ 90 days
- Oman≤ 90 days
- Palau≤ 90 days
- Panama≤ 90 days
- Papua New Guinea≤ 90 days
- Poland≤ 90 days
- Portugal≤ 90 days
- Qatar≤ 90 days
- Romania≤ 90 days
- Saint Kitts and Nevis≤ 90 days
- Saint Lucia≤ 90 days
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines≤ 90 days
- Samoa≤ 90 days
- San Marino≤ 90 days
- São Tomé and Príncipe≤ 90 days
- Saudi Arabia≤ 90 days
- Seychelles≤ 90 days
- Singapore≤ 90 days
- Slovakia≤ 90 days
- Slovenia≤ 90 days
- Solomon Islands≤ 90 days
- South Africa≤ 90 days
- South Korea≤ 90 days
- Spain≤ 90 days
- Suriname≤ 90 days
- Sweden≤ 90 days
- Switzerland≤ 90 days
- Tanzania≤ 90 days
- Tonga≤ 90 days
- Trinidad and Tobago≤ 90 days
- Turkey≤ 90 days
- Tuvalu≤ 90 days
- Uganda≤ 90 days
- Ukraine≤ 90 days
- United Arab Emirates≤ 90 days
- United Kingdom≤ 90 days
- United States≤ 90 days
- Vanuatu≤ 90 days
- Zimbabwe≤ 90 days
Visa on arrival
Nationalities That Get Visa on Arrival to Zambia (28)
Citizens of these countries can obtain a visa stamp at the Zambia border on arrival - no advance embassy visit required.
eTA / e-Visa
eTA & e-Visa Eligible Countries for Zambia (55)
These nationalities can apply for an electronic travel authorisation or e-Visa online before travel - no embassy visit required.
- Afghanistan≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Algeria≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Armenia≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Azerbaijan≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Bangladesh≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Benin≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Burkina Faso≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Cambodia≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Cameroon≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Central African Republic≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Chad≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Côte d'Ivoire≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Egypt≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Equatorial Guinea≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Ethiopia≤ 90 dayse-Visa
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- Gabon≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Gambia≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Guinea≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Guinea-Bissau≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- India≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Indonesia≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Iran≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Jordan≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Kosovo≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Kyrgyzstan≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Lebanon≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Libya≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Macau≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Mali≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Mauritania≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Montenegro≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Nepal≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Niger≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Nigeria≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- North Korea≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Pakistan≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Palestine≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Philippines≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Senegal≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Serbia≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Sierra Leone≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Somalia≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- South Sudan≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Sri Lanka≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Sudan≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Syria≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Taiwan≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Tajikistan≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Timor-Leste≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Togo≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Tunisia≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Turkmenistan≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Uzbekistan≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Vietnam≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Yemen≤ 90 dayse-Visa
Fees
Zambia Visa Fees (updated 2 Jul 2026)
Single Entry e-Visa
USD 50.5
Double Entry Visa
USD 80.8
Multiple Entry Visa
USD 80.8
Transit Visa
USD 25.28
KAZA UniVisa (Zambia-Zimbabwe regional visa)
USD 50.5
Day Tripper Visa
USD 10.1
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Transit
Zambia Transit Visa
Zambia publishes a transit visa product for travellers passing through to another destination. Whether you need one depends on your nationality and whether you stay airside - see how transit visas work.
Transit Visa
For foreign nationals passing through Zambia overland who require a visa.
Maximum stay of 7 days. Intended for overland transit passengers who are visa-required nationals.
Apply here ↗FAQ
Zambia Visa Requirements FAQ
Do I need a visa to visit Zambia?
It depends on your nationality - the lists above show every nationality that can enter Zambia visa-free, with a visa on arrival or with an eTA or e-Visa. Every nationality we track qualifies for one of these streamlined routes.
Which countries can visit Zambia without a visa?
115 countries can visit Zambia without a visa in 2026, including: Albania, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina. Use Earth Visa to check whether your specific passport grants visa-free access to Zambia.
How do I apply for a Zambia tourist visa?
If your nationality is not eligible for visa-free entry or visa on arrival to Zambia, you can apply online for an eTA or e-Visa - no embassy visit required. You will generally need:
- Valid passport
- Completed online application
- Digital photo
- Proof of accommodation
- Proof of onward travel
Processing times and fees vary by nationality and visa category - see the visa types and fees on this page for the exact figures.
How long can I stay in Zambia without a visa?
The maximum visa-free stay duration in Zambia varies by nationality. Common allowances are 30, 60, or 90 days. See the visa-free country list above for specific stay durations per nationality.
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