PakistanZambia: Visa required

PakistanZambia

Do Pakistan passport holders need a visa for Zambia?

Visa required

Yes. Pakistan passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Zambia.

A visa must be obtained in advance, typically from an embassy or consulate, before travel.

Source: zambiaimmigration.gov.zm (checked July 20, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-21

Distance6,980 km, straight line (~8h 43m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Zambia187 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Zambia passport holders visiting Pakistan: e-Visa.

Visa-free alternatives near Zambia

Pakistan passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

Other visa-free destinations for Pakistan passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Pakistan passport holders need a visa for Zambia?

Yes. Pakistan passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Zambia.

How far is Zambia from Pakistan?

About 6,980 km in a straight line, roughly ~8h 43m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Zambia?

Zambian kwacha (ZMW).

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.

How many countries can enter Zambia without a visa?

187 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Zambia visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

What nearby countries can Pakistan passport holders visit without a visa instead of Zambia?

Burundi, Rwanda, Comoros, Kenya, Madagascar.

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 Pakistan

Pakistan, officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, is a country in South Asia. It is the fifth-most populous country, with a population of over 241.5 million, having the second-largest Muslim population in the world as of 2023. Islamabad is the nation's capital, while Karachi is its largest city and financial centre. Pakistan is the 33rd-largest country by area. Bounded by the Arabian Sea on the south, the Gulf of Oman on the southwest, and the Sir Creek on the southeast, it shares land borders with India to the east; Afghanistan to the west; Iran to the southwest; and China to the northeast. It shares a maritime border with Oman in the Gulf of Oman, and is separated from Tajikistan in the northwest by Afghanistan's narrow Wakhan Corridor.

CapitalIslamabad

RegionSouthern Asia

Population255.2M

Area881,912 km²

CurrencyPakistani rupee (1 USD ≈ 277.01 PKR)

LanguagesEnglish, Urdu

Calling code+92

Drives on theleft

TimezoneKarachi (UTC+5)

Nearest airportFaisalabad International Airport (LYP), 96 km

Emergency number1122 / 15 / 16

UNESCO sites6

Income levelLower middle income

GDP per capita$1,596 (2025)

Tourist arrivals966K (2012)

Climate in Islamabad

Warmest June, coolest January, driest October, sunniest May. Best time to visit: April, October, November.

Monthly climate normals for Islamabad, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	17°C	6.5°C	54mm	236h
February	23.1°C	9.7°C	10mm	296h
March	24°C	13.8°C	142mm	276h
April	32.2°C	19.5°C	8mm	339h
May	37.9°C	24.4°C	19mm	343h
June	39.7°C	28.9°C	15mm	322h
July	38.3°C	29.1°C	46mm	331h
August	36.5°C	28.8°C	58mm	314h
September	36.7°C	26.1°C	50mm	314h
October	35.7°C	20.3°C	0mm	317h
November	26.8°C	12.8°C	4mm	273h
December	21°C	8.1°C	10mm	293h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

The Islamic Republic of Pakistan is a country at the crossroads of Western, Central, South and East Asia. Conceived as a separate homeland for Muslims in South Asia, the country's tourism industry had its heyday during the 1960s thanks to the Hippie Trail. Unfortunately, the country has been in a state of flux since the 1970s, with many countries declaring it unsafe to visit.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Buddhist Ruins of Takht-i-Bahi and Neighbouring City Remains at Sahr-i-Bahlol
Fort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore
Historical Monuments at Makli, Thatta
Mohenjo-daro
Rohtas Fort
Taxila

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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 (1 USD ≈ 20.17 ZMW)

LanguagesEnglish

Calling code+260

Drives on theleft

TimezoneLusaka (UTC+2)

Nearest airportKenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN), 19 km

Emergency number112 / 911 / 991 / 992 / 993 / 999

UNESCO sites1

Income levelLower middle income

GDP per capita$1,318 (2025)

Tourist arrivals502K (2020)

Climate in Lusaka

Warmest November, coolest July, driest May, sunniest October. Best time to visit: April, May, August, September, October.

Monthly climate normals for Lusaka, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	26°C	18.2°C	308mm	310h
February	25°C	17.9°C	202mm	286h
March	25.5°C	17.3°C	20mm	334h
April	25.8°C	16.4°C	6mm	337h
May	24.6°C	14.2°C	0mm	345h
June	21.8°C	12.3°C	1mm	302h
July	21.6°C	11.1°C	0mm	329h
August	26.4°C	14.1°C	0mm	350h
September	28.9°C	16.8°C	0mm	351h
October	31.1°C	19.5°C	12mm	362h
November	31.1°C	20.6°C	50mm	342h
December	24.8°C	18.2°C	232mm	238h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Zambia offers travelers some of the world's best safari opportunities, a glimpse into "real Africa", and Victoria Falls, one of the World's Seven Natural Wonders and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Mosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls

Upcoming public holidays

October 26, 2026Independence Day

December 25, 2026Christmas Day

January 1, 2027New Year's Day

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