๐ฟ๐ฒVisa requirements for Zambia
Who can enter Zambia, by nationality. Tourism. Data as of October 19, 2026.
Passport holders from 187 countries can enter Zambia without a visa in advance. 159 have full visa-free access; 28 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.
- 159 visa-free
- 28 on arrival
- 0 eTA
- 0 e-visa
- 55 visa required
242 nationalities
Visa-free entry
159 nationalities
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land Islands3 months
Albania3 months
American Samoa3 months
Andorra3 months
Angola3 months
Anguilla3 months
Antigua and Barbuda3 months
Argentina3 months
Aruba3 months
Australia3 months
Austria3 months
Bahamas3 months
Bahrain3 months
Barbados3 months
Belgium3 months
Belize3 months
Bermuda3 months
Bhutan3 months
Bosnia and Herzegovina3 months
Botswana3 months
British Indian Ocean Territory3 months
British Virgin Islands3 months
Brunei3 months
Bulgaria3 months
Canada3 months
Cape Verde3 months
Caribbean Netherlands3 months
Cayman Islands3 months
China3 months
Christmas Island3 months
Cocos (Keeling) Islands3 months
Comoros3 months
Cook Islands3 months
Costa Rica3 months
Croatia3 months
Curaรงao3 months
Cyprus3 months
Czechia3 months
Denmark3 months
Dominica3 months
Dominican Republic3 months
Estonia3 months
Eswatini3 months
Falkland Islands3 months
Faroe Islands3 months
Fiji3 months
Finland3 months
France3 months
French Guiana3 months
French Polynesia3 months
French Southern Territories3 months
Germany3 months
Gibraltar3 months
Greece3 months
Greenland3 months
Grenada3 months
Guadeloupe3 months
Guam3 months
Guatemala3 months
Guernsey3 months
Guyana3 months
Honduras3 months
Hong Kong3 months
Hungary3 months
Iceland3 months
Iraq3 months
Ireland3 months
Isle of Man3 months
Israel3 months
Italy3 months
Jamaica3 months
Japan3 months
Jersey3 months
Kenya3 months
Kiribati3 months
Kuwait3 months
Laos3 months
Latvia3 months
Lesotho3 months
Liberia3 months
Liechtenstein3 months
Lithuania3 months
Luxembourg3 months
Madagascar3 months
Malawi3 months
Malaysia3 months
Maldives3 months
Malta3 months
Marshall Islands3 months
Martinique3 months
Mauritius3 months
Mayotte3 months
Micronesia3 months
Moldova3 months
Monaco3 months
Montserrat3 months
Morocco3 months
Mozambique3 months
Namibia3 months
Nauru3 months
Netherlands3 months
New Caledonia3 months
New Zealand3 months
Niue3 months
Norfolk Island3 months
North Macedonia3 months
Northern Mariana Islands3 months
Norway3 months
Oman3 months
Palau3 months
Panama3 months
Papua New Guinea3 months
Pitcairn Islands3 months
Poland3 months
Portugal3 months
Puerto Rico3 months
Qatar3 months
Rรฉunion3 months
Romania3 months
Saint Barthรฉlemy3 months
Saint Helena3 months
Saint Kitts and Nevis3 months
Saint Lucia3 months
Saint Martin3 months
Saint Pierre and Miquelon3 months
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines3 months
Samoa3 months
San Marino3 months
Sรฃo Tomรฉ and Prรญncipe3 months
Saudi Arabia3 months
Seychelles3 months
Singapore3 months
Sint Maarten3 months
Slovakia3 months
Slovenia3 months
Solomon Islands3 months
South Africa3 months
South Korea3 months
Spain3 months
Suriname3 months
Sweden3 months
Switzerland3 months
Tanzania3 months
Tokelau3 months
Tonga3 months
Trinidad and Tobago3 months
Turkey3 months
Turks and Caicos Islands3 months
Tuvalu3 months
U.S. Virgin Islands3 months
Uganda3 months
Ukraine3 months
United Arab Emirates3 months
United Kingdom3 months
United States3 months
Vanuatu3 months
Vatican City3 months
Wallis and Futuna3 months
Zimbabwe3 months
Visa on arrival
28 nationalities
Belarus3 months
Bolivia3 months
Brazil3 months
Burundi3 months
Chile3 months
Colombia3 months
Cuba3 months
Djibouti3 months
DR Congo3 months
Ecuador3 months
El Salvador3 months
Eritrea3 months
Georgia3 months
Ghana3 months
Haiti3 months
Kazakhstan3 months
Mexico3 months
Mongolia3 months
Myanmar3 months
Nicaragua3 months
Paraguay3 months
Peru3 months
Republic of the Congo3 months
Russia3 months
Rwanda3 months
Thailand3 months
Uruguay3 months
Venezuela3 months
Visa required in advance
55 nationalities
Afghanistan
Algeria
Armenia
Azerbaijan
Bangladesh
Benin
Burkina Faso
Cambodia
Cameroon
Central African Republic
Chad
Cรดte dโIvoire
Egypt
Equatorial Guinea
Ethiopia
Gabon
Gambia
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
India
Indonesia
Iran
Jordan
Kosovo
Kyrgyzstan
Lebanon
Libya
Macau
Mali
Mauritania
Montenegro
Nepal
Niger
Nigeria
North Korea
Pakistan
Palestine
Philippines
Senegal
Serbia
Sierra Leone
Somalia
South Sudan
Sri Lanka
Sudan
Syria
Taiwan
Tajikistan
Timor-Leste
Togo
Tunisia
Turkmenistan
Uzbekistan
Vietnam
Yemen
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Zambia
Zambia has 1 site on UNESCO's World Heritage List.
- Mosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls
Source: Wikidata, community-maintained and not the official UNESCO count.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to visit Zambia?
It depends on your passport. 187 nationalities can enter Zambia without arranging a visa in advance (visa-free, on arrival, or eTA); everyone else needs a visa or e-visa. Use the tables below to check a specific passport.
What is the best time to visit Zambia?
April, May, August, September, October, based on Lusaka's climate normals: mild temperatures and below-average rainfall for the year.
What currency is used in Zambia?
Zambian kwacha (ZMW). 1 USD is approximately 20.16 ZMW.
What side of the road does Zambia drive on?
Zambia drives on the left.
How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites does Zambia have?
1: Mosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls.
What is the emergency number in Zambia?
112 / 911 / 991 / 992 / 993 / 999.
What time zone is Zambia in?
Lusaka (UTC+2).
What is the nearest airport to Lusaka?
Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN), about 19 km away.
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.