Visa requirements for Zambian citizens

Visa requirements for Zambian citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of Zambia. As of 2026, Zambian citizens had visa-free or visa on arrival access to 64 countries and territories, its ranked 69th according to the Henley Passport Index and It is ranked 64th by the Global Passport Power Rank.

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Visa requirements

Country Visa requirement Allowed stay Notes (excluding departure fees) 30 days Visa is not required in case born in Afghanistan or can proof that one of their parents is a national of Afghanistan or born in Afghanistan. e-Visa : Visitors must arrive at Kabul International (KBL). 90 days visa free if hold a valid, multiple-entry and previously used visa or a residence permit issued by a Schengen area country, the United States, Cyprus, Ireland or the United Kingdom Andorra has not impose visa requirement, however visitors can only access Andorra via France or Spain, thus multiple entries Schengen visa is required 90 days 6 months An Electronic Authorization (AVE or ETA) option is available for valid visa holders of the United States. and territories May apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa). 3 months 14 days 90 days 6 months 90 days Must pay 100 USD per person per day for Sustainable Development Fee 90 days 30 days visa free if hold a valid multiple entry visa holders and residents of Cyprus, the Republic of Ireland, Schengen Area member states, and United States of America 90 days 1 month 30 days May apply online. 45 days 7 days 90 days visa free if hold a valid, multiple-entry visa or residence permit issued by the European Union member state, European Free Trade Association member state, Canada, the United Kingdom, the United States 90 days Must arrive via Port Bouet Airport 90 days Tourist card must be obtained in advance via travel agency, airline or at the embassy. Can be extended up to another 90 days with a fee 31 days 6 months 30 days visa free if hold a valid visa or residence card of any member state of the Schengen Area, Canada, Cyprus, Ireland, the United Kingdom or the United States 90 days 180 days visa free if hold a valid visa issued by Canada, the United States or a Schengen member state Must arrive via Malabo International Airport, processing fee 75 USD 30 days up to 90 days 4 months Electronic visa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport. 90 days 30 days30 days within any 120 days period 30 days 3 months 90 days visa free if hold a valid visa issued by Canada, the United States or a Schengen member state 90 days 90 days 3 months 90 days visa free if hold a valid visa issued by Canada, the United States or a Schengen member state 60 days 30 days Can be extended up to 90 day Exempt from paying a fee must arrive via Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport or Almaty International Airport 3 months 90 days 90 days within any calendar year period 30 days or 60 days must arrive via Manas or Osh airports or through land crossings with China (at Irkeshtam and Torugart), Kazakhstan (at Ak-jol, Ak-Tilek, Chaldybar, Chon-Kapka), Tajikistan (at Bor-Dobo, Kulundu, Kyzyl-Bel) and Uzbekistan (at Dostuk, north of Osh). In addition to a visa, an approval should be obtained from the Immigration department of the General Directorate for General Security (La Surete Generale). 90 days 30 days 90 days 90 days 30 days 30 days 180 days 180 days per calendar year for tourism, 120 days per calendar year for business 180 days visa free if hold a permanent residence or a valid visa issued by Canada, Schengen Area, Japan, the United States or the United Kingdom and only a permanent residence issued by Chile or Colombia 30 days 90 days visa free if hold a valid residence permit, a valid 'C'-type, or a valid 'D'-type visa issued by a Schengen member state or a European Union member state 30 days visa free if Holde valid foreign travel documents containing a valid visa issued by the Schengen Area, Australia, Japan, Canada, New Zealand, Ireland, the United States and the United Kingdom May apply for an e-Visa if holding a valid visa or a residency document issued by one of the following countries: Schengen Area, Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States a residency document issued by Cyprus, Japan, United Arab Emirates. 3 months 3 months 90 days Holders of an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or Resident Return Visa may be granted a New Zealand Resident Visa on arrival permitting indefinite stay (pursuant to the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement), subject to meeting character requirements and obtaining an Electronic Travel Authority prior to departure. 90 days 15 days visa free if hold a valid Type "C" multiple-entry visa for the Schengen Area or a temporary/permanent residence permit of an EU Member State or a country signatory of the Schengen Agreement 90 days free of charge 30 daysCan be extended by twice only with a fee 30 days visa free if hold a valid visitor (used at least once for entry) or resident visa for any of the following nations: UK, USA, Canada, the European Union member state, Australia, Japan, Singapore, South Korea 30 days 30 days 30 days 3 months 6 weeks 3 months 60 days San Marino has not impose visa requirement, however visitors can only access San Marino via Italy, thus multiple entries Schengen visa is required 7 days 90 days visa free if hold a valid visa or residents of the Cyprus, Ireland, Schengen Area member states, United Kingdom or the United States 3 months Can be extended up to a year with a fee. 1 month 30 days 30 days 90 days Obtainable online Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel 30 daysElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival. 30 days extendable to 6 months. The standard visitor visa allows a stay of 60 days within any 6-month period. Visa fees (for Standard visitor visa): SAARC - USD 35 Non SAARC - USD 75 e-Visa categories will be charged an additional USD 18.50 service fee. If transiting from any of the Sri Lankan airports, An e-Visa is exempted (2 day transit period). 90 days 3 months 30 days At Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport or the Dili Sea Port only. 15 days 1 month 3 months and Crown dependencies 120 days Vatican City has not imposed a visa requirement, however visitors can only access The Vatican City via Italy, thus a multiple entry Schengen visa is required Introduction of Electronic Visa System for Tourist and Business Travelers. 90 days 30 days visa free when visit Phu Quoc Island 3 months

Dependent, disputed or restricted territories Unrecognized or partially recognized countries

Territory Conditions of access Notes Not required if holding multiple entry C type Schengen visa Do not need a visa a holder of a valid biometric residence permit issued by one of the Schengen member states or a valid multi-entry Schengen Visa, a holder of a valid Laissez-Passer issued by United Nations Organizations, NATO, OSCE, Council of Europe or European Union a holder of a valid travel documents issued by EU Member and Schengen States, United States of America, Canada, Australia and Japan based on the 1951 Convention on Refugee Status or the 1954 Convention on the Status of Stateless Persons, as well as holders of valid travel documents for foreigners (maximum 15-day stay) Arrival by sea to the Gaza Strip not allowed. Undefined visa regime in the Western Sahara controlled territory. 30 days for 30 US dollars, payable on arrival. Multiple entry visa to Russia and three-day prior notification are required to enter South Ossetia. Registration required after 24h.

Dependent and autonomous territories

Territory Conditions of access Notes China 90 days 30 days Denmark France French West Indies Includes overseas departments of Guadeloupe and Martinique and overseas collectivities of Saint Barthélemy and Saint Martin. Netherlands Caribbean Netherlands Includes Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba. New Zealand 31 days 30 days United Kingdom Protocols No. 3 and 10 to the Treaty of Accession 2003 , European Commission, 16 April 2003. Holders of a valid visa issued by the United Kingdom do not require a visa. Special permit required. 14 days visa free and landing fee 35 USD or tax of 5 USD if not going ashore. 3 months within any year period Permission to land required for 15/30 pounds sterling (yacht/ship passenger) for Tristan da Cunha Island or 20 pounds sterling for Gough Island, Inaccessible Island or Nightingale Islands. Pre-arrival permit from the Commissioner required (72 hours/1 month for 110/160 pounds sterling). Holders of a valid visa issued by Canada, United Kingdom or the USA do not required a visa for a maximum stay of 90 days. United States Antarctica and adjacent islands colspan="3"

See also

Visa policy of Zambia List of diplomatic missions in Zambia

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