Visa requirements · updated Jul 2026

Who can enter Zambia visa-free?

Citizens of 83 countries can enter Zambia visa-free, plus 115 more on arrival or e-Visa. The full list of nationalities with allowed stay is below.

83visa-free

115on arrival / eTA

198total

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Visa-free · 83

Citizens of these countries enter Zambia visa-free. Tap for details.

Angola 90 days → Antigua and Barbuda 90 days → Australia 90 days → Austria 90 days → Bahamas 90 days → Bahrain 90 days → Barbados 90 days → Belgium 90 days → Belize 90 days → Botswana 90 days → Bulgaria 90 days → Canada 90 days → China 90 days → Croatia 90 days → Cyprus 90 days → Czech Republic 90 days → Denmark 90 days → Dominica 90 days → Estonia 90 days → Fiji 90 days → Finland 90 days → France 90 days → Germany 90 days → Greece 90 days → Grenada 90 days → Hong Kong 90 days → Hungary 90 days → Iraq 90 days → Ireland 90 days → Italy 90 days → Jamaica 90 days → Japan 90 days → Kenya 90 days → Kiribati 90 days → Kuwait 90 days → Latvia 90 days → Lesotho 90 days → Lithuania 90 days → Luxembourg 90 days → Malawi 90 days → Malaysia 90 days → Maldives 90 days → Malta 90 days → Marshall Islands 90 days → Mauritius 90 days → Montenegro 90 days → Mozambique 90 days → Namibia 90 days → Nauru 90 days → Netherlands 90 days → New Zealand 90 days → Norway 90 days → Oman 90 days → Poland 90 days → Portugal 90 days → Qatar 90 days → Romania 90 days → Saint Kitts and Nevis 90 days → Saint Lucia 90 days → Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 90 days → Samoa 90 days → Saudi Arabia 90 days → Serbia 90 days → Seychelles 90 days → Singapore 90 days → Slovakia 90 days → Slovenia 90 days → Solomon Islands 90 days → South Africa 90 days → South Korea 90 days → Spain 90 days → Swaziland 90 days → Sweden 90 days → Tanzania 90 days → Tonga 90 days → Trinidad and Tobago 90 days → Tuvalu 90 days → Uganda 90 days → United Arab Emirates 90 days → United Kingdom 90 days → United States 90 days → Vanuatu 90 days → Zimbabwe 90 days →

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Frequently asked

How many nationalities can enter Zambia visa-free?

Citizens of 83 countries can enter Zambia visa-free, plus 115 more on arrival or with an e-Visa/eTA. See the full list above.

Who gets a visa on arrival for Zambia?

Visa on arrival for Zambia is available to citizens of 58 countries — see the section below.

How do I check if I need a visa for Zambia?

Pick your nationality in the checker on the homepage — we'll instantly show your visa status for Zambia and how many days you get.

Can Zambia entry rules change?

Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Jul 2026 — always confirm with the Zambia embassy before travel.

Where Zambia citizens can travel

The other way round — the Zambia passport ranking and its visa-free destinations.

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