Zambia Visa Information

U.S. citizens do not need a visa for tourism or business visits of up to 90 days within a 12-month period. You only need a passport with at least 6 months remaining validity and 3 blank pages to enter Zambia. You may need more pages if you are transiting through other countries, particularly South Africa.

Non-citizens of visa-exempt countries and travelers with purposes other than business and tourism need to secure a visa in advance.

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Zambia Visa Types

Applications for a visa to Zambia consist of five types: tourist visa, business visa, diplomatic visa, visitor visa and transit visa. All visa types have several requirements which are the same. Additional requirements for each are listed here:

Tourist Visa: No additional requirements apply.

Business Visa: An official invitation and cover letter are required. The invitation should specify in brief detail the nature of your intended business in Zambia. A copy of a work permit may be submitted in lieu of or in addition to the official invitation.

Diplomatic Visa: Diplomatic visas also require the submission of an official invitation and cover letter.

Transit Visa: There are no special requirements for transit visas.

Visitor Visa: Include a "Letters of Invitation" from your hosts in Zambia. This letter should include the host's name and address, status and a photocopy of NRC if Zambian or entry work permit as the case may be. Also include a cover letter with your name as well as date and purpose of visit.

General Zambia Visa Requirements

1. Completed application from submitted in duplicate (one can be photocopy)

2. A U.S. passport that has at least 6 months validity beyond the intended stay in Zambia and at least 2 blank visa pages

3. Photocopy of passport page with personal information.

4. Two passport-sized photographs (2 inches x 2 inches), signed on back and stapled to the application forms (upper right corner)

5. You also need a copy of your round-trip ticket or itinerary that contains your name.

6. If you are applying for a Zambia business visa, you also need a business letter written on a company letterhead. The letter must have the following: reference name or firm in Zambia, details of your nature of business, duration of stay details, and company guarantee of financial responsibility for travel-related expenses.

Zambia Visa Application Form

Download and complete the Zambia Visa Application Form or request the assistance of a registered expediting visa service such as Travel Visa Pro

Application form and supporting documents should be submitted at least one month before departure date.

NOTE: Applicants are responsible for fully completing the visa application and providing the appropriate documents. Zambia's consular services can place incomplete application packages in a pending box without contacting the applicant.

Zambia Visa Fees

Visa Type
Single	Double	Multiple	Transit	Day Tripper
$25	$40	75	$25	$10