Zambia Passport & Visa Requirements

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Entry requirements for Americans: United States citizens must obtain a visa to visit Zambia. It can sometimes be issued on arrival at a cost of USD135, but it is best to confirm this with your booking agent. American citizens are required to have copies of their passport and flight and travel itineraries as well as two passport sized photographs in order to apply for a visa. Visas are generally valid for multiple entries for the period of stay.

Entry requirements for UK nationals: British citizens require a valid passport and a visa to visit Zambia. Single entry visas may sometimes be purchased at the port of entry (but it is best to confirm this with the relevant authorities in your home country) at a cost of GBP70, and will be valid for the period of stay, although it is often best to organise one in advance.

Entry requirements for Canadians: Canadians require a valid passport and a visa to enter Zambia. Visas may sometimes be obtained on arrival (it is best to confirm this with the relevant authorities in your country of residence) at a cost of USD55 and are valid for the period of stay.

Entry requirements for Australians: Australians require a valid passport and a visa to enter Zambia. Visas can be obtained on arrival at a cost of USD50 for a single entry visa and USD80 for a double entry visa and are valid for the period of intended stay.

Entry requirements for South Africans: South Africans do not need a visa to visit Zambia for 90 days within a 12-month period, whether taken together or in sections. A valid passport is required.

Entry requirements for New Zealanders: New Zealand nationals require a valid passport and a visa, which can sometimes be issued on arrival (it is best to confirm this with your booking agent) at a cost of USD50 for a single entry visa and USD80 for a double entry visa and are valid for the period of intended stay.Visas are valid for length of stay.

Entry requirements for Irish nationals: Irish nationals require a valid passport, but a visa is not necessary for a period of 90 days in a 12-month period, whether taken at once or in sections.

Passport/Visa Note: A return ticket or proof of onward travel, all documents for next destination and proof of sufficient funds is required for all travellers. Visas issued on arrival vary in fee according to amount of entries and nationality. There is a special provision for day visitors coming across the border from Zimbabwe into Livingstone. For those nationalities requiring a visa for Zambia, a fee of US$10 is paid on arrival for a 'Day Tripper Visa' and is valid for a maximum stay of 24 hours. It is highly recommended that passports have at least six months validity remaining after your intended date of departure from your travel destination. Immigration officials often apply different rules to those stated by travel agents and official sources.


Note: Passport and visa requirements are liable to change at short notice. Travellers are advised to check their entry requirements with their embassy or consulate.

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