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Zambia passport visa requirements 2026

Where a Zambia passport gets you in visa-free, with a visa on arrival, with an eVisa, or only with a visa arranged in advance.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

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38Visa-free
37eVisa
24Visa on arrival
99Visa required

Zambia passport at a glance

With a Zambia passport you can enter 38 destinations visa-free and 24 with a visa on arrival, so 62 of the 198 destinations we track need no paperwork before you fly. Another 37 issue an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation online, and 99 require a visa from an embassy or consulate before travel.

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Do Zambia passport holders need a visa for popular destinations?

DestinationEntry rule for Zambia passports
United States of AmericaVisa required
United KingdomVisa required
Schengen Area (Germany, France, Italy…)Visa required
CanadaVisa required
AustraliaeVisa
JapanVisa required
ChinaVisa required
United Arab EmirateseVisa
TurkeyVisa required
ThailandVisa required
IndiaeVisa
South AfricaVisa-free (90 days)

Access by region

Number of destinations in each category for Zambia passport holders.

RegionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa16121312
Asia571722
Europe00144
North America12128
Oceania4325
South America1128

Longest visa-free stays

Where Zambia passport holders can stay the longest without a visa:

Full list of destinations

Visa-free 38
eVisa 37
Visa on arrival 24
Visa required 99

Frequently asked questions

How many countries can Zambia passport holders visit without a visa?

Zambia passport holders can visit 38 destinations visa-free, including Malaysia, Singapore, South Africa, Philippines, Tanzania, Rwanda and others. Adding the 24 destinations that offer a visa on arrival, 62 destinations need no visa arranged in advance.

Which countries offer visa on arrival to Zambia passport holders?

24 destinations offer a visa on arrival to Zambia passport holders, including Maldives, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Senegal, Ghana, Cape Verde, Bolivia, Macau and others. Fees, onward-ticket and proof-of-funds requirements still apply at the border.

Where can Zambia passport holders travel with an eVisa?

37 destinations let Zambia passport holders apply online for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation, including United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, South Korea, Kenya, Georgia, Vietnam, Qatar, Oman and others.

Do Zambia passport holders need a visa for Europe's Schengen Area?

Zambia passport holders need a visa issued before travel in the Schengen Area, which covers 29 European countries including France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Hungary. One Schengen visa or visa-free stay covers all member states, limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Do Zambia passport holders need a visa for the United States?

Zambia passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United States, according to our data.

Do Zambia passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Zambia passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United Kingdom, according to our data.

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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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