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Visa requirements for Zambia

Who can enter Zambia, by nationality. Tourism. Data as of September 4, 2026.

Passport holders from 186 countries can enter Zambia without a visa in advance. 154 have full visa-free access; 32 more can get a visa on arrival or use an electronic travel authorisation. Everyone else needs a visa, or an e-visa where one is offered, before travelling.

154 visa-free
32 on arrival
0 eTA
0 e-visa
63 visa required

Visa-free entry

154 nationalities

Visa on arrival

32 nationalities

Visa required in advance

63 nationalities

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Zambia

Zambia, officially the Republic of Zambia, is a landlocked country in Southern Africa. It is bordered to the north by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Tanzania to the northeast, Malawi to the east, Mozambique to the southeast, Botswana and Zimbabwe to the south, Namibia to the southwest, and Angola to the west. The capital city of Zambia is Lusaka, located in the south-central part of Zambia. The population is concentrated mainly around Lusaka in the south and the Copperbelt Province to the north, the core economic hubs of Zambia.

CapitalLusaka

RegionEastern Africa

Population21.9M

Area752,612 km²

CurrencyZambian kwacha

LanguagesEnglish

Calling code+260

Tourist arrivals502K (2020)

Climate in Lusaka

Warmest November, coolest July, driest May.

January to December mean temp, Open-Meteo (2020)

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