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Zambia visa requirements 2026

Do you need a visa for Zambia? Entry rules for every passport, grouped by visa category.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

Region: Eastern Africa | Continent: Africa

83Visa-free

57eVisa

58Visa on arrival

0Visa required

Zambia entry rules at a glance

Of the 198 passports we track, 83 can enter Zambia visa-free (most commonly for up to 90 days) and 58 can get a visa on arrival. Of the rest, 57 need an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation before departure.

141 of 198 passports can travel to Zambia without arranging anything before departure.

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Zambia entry rules for common passports

Passport	Entry rule for Zambia
United States of America	Visa-free (90 days)
United Kingdom	Visa-free (90 days)
Canada	Visa-free (90 days)
Australia	Visa-free (90 days)
Germany	Visa-free (90 days)
France	Visa-free (90 days)
India	eVisa
China	Visa-free (90 days)
Nigeria	eVisa
South Africa	Visa-free (90 days)
Brazil	Visa on arrival
Philippines	eVisa

Zambia visa requirements by region of passport

Number of passports from each region in each entry category for Zambia.

Passport region	Visa-free	Visa on arrival	eVisa
Africa	14	11	28
Asia	15	10	26
Europe	30	13	2
North America	13	10	0
Oceania	11	2	1
South America	0	12	0

Entry rules for every passport

Visa-free 83

Angola90 days
Antigua and Barbuda90 days
Australia90 days
Austria90 days
Bahamas90 days
Bahrain90 days
Barbados90 days
Belgium90 days
Belize90 days
Botswana90 days
Bulgaria90 days
Canada90 days
China90 days
Croatia90 days
Cyprus90 days
Czechia90 days
Denmark90 days
Dominica90 days
Estonia90 days
Fiji90 days
Finland90 days
France90 days
Germany90 days
Greece90 days
Grenada90 days
Hong Kong90 days
Hungary90 days
Iraq90 days
Ireland90 days
Italy90 days
Jamaica90 days
Japan90 days
Kenya90 days
Kiribati90 days
Kuwait90 days
Latvia90 days
Lesotho90 days
Lithuania90 days
Luxembourg90 days
Malawi90 days
Malaysia90 days
Maldives90 days
Malta90 days
Marshall Islands90 days
Mauritius90 days
Montenegro90 days
Mozambique90 days
Namibia90 days
Nauru90 days
Netherlands90 days
New Zealand90 days
Norway90 days
Oman90 days
Poland90 days
Portugal90 days
Qatar90 days
Romania90 days
Saint Kitts and Nevis90 days
Saint Lucia90 days
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines90 days
Samoa90 days
Saudi Arabia90 days
Serbia90 days
Seychelles90 days
Singapore90 days
Slovakia90 days
Slovenia90 days
Solomon Is.90 days
South Africa90 days
South Korea90 days
Spain90 days
Sweden90 days
Tanzania90 days
Tonga90 days
Trinidad and Tobago90 days
Tuvalu90 days
Uganda90 days
United Arab Emirates90 days
United Kingdom90 days
United States of America90 days
Vanuatu90 days
Zimbabwe90 days
eSwatini90 days

eVisa 57

Visa on arrival 58

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Zambia?

It depends on your passport. Of 198 passports, 83 can enter visa-free, 58 can get a visa on arrival and 57 need an eVisa. Find your passport in the lists on this page.

Which passports can enter Zambia without a visa?

83 passports have visa-free access to Zambia, including United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, Singapore, Japan, South Korea, South Africa, Kenya, Serbia and others. The most common visa-free stay is 90 days.

Does Zambia offer visa on arrival?

Yes. 58 passports can obtain a visa on arrival in Zambia. Carry the fee in cash, a return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation.

Can I apply for a Zambia eVisa online?

57 passports are eligible for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation for Zambia. Apply only through the official government portal and allow time for processing before you fly.

Do African passport holders need a visa for Zambia?

Of 53 passports from Africa, 25 can enter Zambia visa-free or with a visa on arrival. The region table on this page breaks this down by category.

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About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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