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Destination · Africa Zambia visa requirements (2026)
Of 198 passports, 141 can travel to Zambia without arranging a visa in advance. 57 can apply online for an e-Visa and 0 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.
Who can visit Zambia: passports by requirement
Do I need a visa for Zambia?
Popular passports
| Passport | Requirement | Stay |
|---|---|---|
 United States | Visa-free | 90 d |
 United Kingdom | Visa-free | 90 d |
 India | e-Visa | – |
 Philippines | e-Visa | – |
 Nigeria | e-Visa | – |
 Pakistan | e-Visa | – |
 Canada | Visa-free | 90 d |
 Australia | Visa-free | 90 d |
 China | Visa-free | 90 d |
 Germany | Visa-free | 90 d |
Access by passport region
Passports that enter visa-free, with a visa on arrival or an eTA.
| Region | Passports | |
|---|---|---|
| Europe | 44/46 | |
| Asia | 24/50 | |
| Africa | 25/53 | |
| North America | 23/23 | |
| South America | 12/12 | |
| Oceania | 13/14 |
Passports that can enter Zambia visa-free
83 passports-
Angola -
Antigua and Barbuda - Australia
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Austria -
Bahamas -
Bahrain -
Barbados -
Belgium -
Belize -
Botswana -
Bulgaria - Canada
- China
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Croatia -
Cyprus -
Czech Republic -
Denmark -
Dominica -
Estonia -
Eswatini -
Fiji -
Finland -
France - Germany
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Greece -
Grenada -
Hong Kong -
Hungary -
Iraq -
Ireland -
Italy -
Jamaica -
Japan -
Kenya -
Kiribati -
Kuwait -
Latvia -
Lesotho -
Lithuania -
Luxembourg -
Malawi -
Malaysia -
Maldives -
Malta -
Marshall Islands -
Mauritius -
Montenegro -
Mozambique -
Namibia -
Nauru -
Netherlands -
New Zealand -
Norway -
Oman -
Poland -
Portugal -
Qatar -
Romania -
Saint Kitts and Nevis -
Saint Lucia -
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines -
Samoa -
Saudi Arabia -
Serbia -
Seychelles -
Singapore -
Slovakia -
Slovenia -
Solomon Islands -
South Africa -
South Korea -
Spain -
Sweden -
Tanzania -
Tonga -
Trinidad and Tobago -
Tuvalu -
Uganda -
United Arab Emirates - United Kingdom
- United States
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Vanuatu -
Zimbabwe
Passports that get a visa on arrival in Zambia
58 passports-
Albania -
Andorra -
Argentina -
Belarus -
Bhutan -
Bolivia -
Bosnia and Herzegovina -
Brazil -
Brunei -
Burundi -
Cape Verde -
Chile -
Colombia -
Comoros -
Costa Rica -
Cuba -
Djibouti -
Dominican Republic -
DR Congo -
Ecuador -
El Salvador -
Eritrea -
Georgia -
Ghana -
Guatemala -
Guyana -
Haiti -
Honduras -
Iceland -
Israel -
Kazakhstan -
Laos -
Liechtenstein -
Madagascar -
Mexico -
Micronesia -
Moldova -
Monaco -
Mongolia -
Myanmar -
Nicaragua -
North Macedonia -
Palau -
Panama -
Paraguay -
Peru -
Republic of the Congo -
Russia -
Rwanda -
San Marino -
Sao Tome and Principe -
Suriname -
Switzerland -
Thailand -
Turkey -
Ukraine -
Uruguay -
Venezuela
Passports eligible for Zambia e-Visa
57 passports-
Afghanistan -
Algeria -
Armenia -
Azerbaijan -
Bangladesh -
Benin -
Burkina Faso -
Cambodia -
Cameroon -
Central African Republic -
Chad -
Egypt -
Equatorial Guinea -
Ethiopia -
Gabon -
Gambia -
Guinea -
Guinea-Bissau - India
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Indonesia -
Iran -
Ivory Coast -
Jordan -
Kosovo -
Kyrgyzstan -
Lebanon -
Liberia -
Libya -
Macau -
Mali -
Mauritania -
Morocco -
Nepal -
Niger - Nigeria
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North Korea - Pakistan
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Palestine -
Papua New Guinea - Philippines
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Senegal -
Sierra Leone -
Somalia -
South Sudan -
Sri Lanka -
Sudan -
Syria -
Taiwan -
Tajikistan -
Timor-Leste -
Togo -
Tunisia -
Turkmenistan -
Uzbekistan -
Vatican City -
Vietnam -
Yemen
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to visit Zambia?
It depends on your passport. 83 passports can enter Zambia visa-free, 58 get a visa on arrival, 0 need an eTA, 57 can apply for an e-Visa online and 0 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.
Which countries can enter Zambia without a visa?
83 passports can enter Zambia visa-free, including Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Barbados, Belgium and others.
Does Zambia offer an e-Visa?
Yes. Holders of 57 passports can apply for a visa to Zambia online.
Holding a Zambia passport? See where the Zambia passport can travel visa-free.
Data last updated February 2026. Rules can change at short notice and may differ by purpose of travel. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of Zambia before you book.