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Who needs a visa for Zambia?

Entry rules for Zambia by nationality, for short tourist or business visits, from the Department of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs and Internal Security, Zambia, checked .

In brief

Citizens of 115 countries and territories can visit Zambia without a visa. 28 get a visa on arrival. 51 can apply for an eVisa or ETA online.

Visa-free
115
On arrival
28
eVisa or ETA
51
Visa required
0

About 3.6 bn people (45% of the world's other nationalities by population) need a visa arranged before they travel to Zambia: a visa, an eVisa or a visa only with another permit.

Checked 31 Oct 2026Source: Department of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs and Internal…Montenegro, Serbia, Taiwan and 1 more: not verified (the source leaves them unclear)4 nationalities not covered by the official sourceReport a change

Most commonIndiaUnited StatesHong KongPakistanVietnamSaudi ArabiaAll passports

Partly verified: the official source covers the groups below but not every nationality. For a passport not listed here, check the official sites at the end of this page.

Zambia entry rules at a glance

GroupStayNationalitiesExamplesSource
Visa-freeNot stated115China, United States, Japan, TürkiyeDepartment of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs and Internal…
Visa on arrivalNot stated28Brazil, Russia, Mexico, DR CongoDepartment of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs and Internal…
eVisaNot stated28Brazil, Russia, Mexico, DR CongoDepartment of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs and Internal…
eVisa, with conditionsNot stated51India, Indonesia, Pakistan, NigeriaDepartment of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs and Internal…

Visa-free: China, the US, Japan and 112 more

115 nationalities

No visa is needed; the official source does not state how long you may stay.

Source: Department of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs and Internal Security, Zambia, checked Nationals of the countries listed below do not require visas to enter Zambia.

Visa on arrival: Brazil, Russia, Mexico and 25 more

28 nationalities

The visa is issued at the border.

Source: Department of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs and Internal Security, Zambia, checked Nationals of the countries listed below can get visas to Zambia on arrival, at any port of entry or from selected Zambian Missions Abroad. They can also apply for their visas online from the eServices portal.

eVisa: Brazil, Russia, Mexico and 25 more

28 nationalities

Apply online for an eVisa before you travel.

Source: Department of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs and Internal Security, Zambia, checked Nationals of the countries listed below can get visas to Zambia on arrival, at any port of entry or from selected Zambian Missions Abroad. They can also apply for their visas online from the eServices portal.

eVisa with conditions: India, Indonesia, Pakistan and 48 more

51 nationalities

Advance clearance by the Director General of Immigration; approval letter required before travel.

Source: Department of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs and Internal Security, Zambia, checked The applicant must receive a letter of approval prior to his/her travel. Applications for visas for this category must be made online through the eServices portal.

Where to apply

Apply for the eVisa only on the official site, eservices.zambiaimmigration.gov.zm. Look-alike sites charge extra for the same form.

These rules cover ordinary passports and short visits; work, study and transit have their own rules.

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FAQ

Do I need a visa to visit Zambia?

It depends on your passport: 115 nationalities are visa-free, 28 get a visa on arrival and 51 can use an eVisa or ETA. Choose your passport above.

Do Indian citizens need a visa for Zambia?

Yes, but online: Indian citizens apply for an eVisa before they travel; advance clearance by the Director General of Immigration; approval letter required before travel (Department of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs and Internal Security, Zambia, checked 31 Oct 2026).

Do US citizens need a visa for Zambia?

No, not for a short stay. US citizens can visit Zambia visa-free (Department of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs and Internal Security, Zambia, checked 31 Oct 2026).

Can I apply for a Zambia visa online?

Yes, if you are eligible: 51 nationalities can apply online for an eVisa or ETA. Apply only at eservices.zambiaimmigration.gov.zm.

Sources and changes

  1. Nationals who do not require a visa (Zambia Immigration)zambiaimmigration.gov.zm · checked 31 Oct 2026
  2. Nationals who can get a visa on arrival (Zambia Immigration)zambiaimmigration.gov.zm · checked 31 Oct 2026
  3. Department of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs and Internal Security, Zambiazambiaimmigration.gov.zm · checked 31 Oct 2026
  4. Zambia eServices: e-Visa (official)eservices.zambiaimmigration.gov.zm · checked 31 Oct 2026
  1. All groups checked against Department of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs and Internal Security, Zambia. No change since.

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