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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Eritrea citizens need a visa for Zambia?

Visa on arrival

Eritrea citizens can get a visa on arrival for Zambia — right at the airport or border, no embassy needed.

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Eritrea vs Zambia: passport comparison

Eritrea

12

visa-free countries

Global rank: #185 · mobility 68.9

Zambia

39

visa-free countries

Global rank: #139 · mobility 84.1
12

countries both Eritrea and Zambia can enter visa-free together

Eritrea + Zambia: passport compatibility

81%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Eritrea and Zambia travel together — by entry type:

12 both visa-free
19 both visa on arrival
34 both e-visa / eTA
94 both need a visa
38 access differs

Where Eritrea and Zambia can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Both visa-free (12)

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How the entry rule changed: Eritrea → Zambia

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Eritrea → Zambia rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

2rule changes for the Eritrea passport, 1 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Where else Eritrea goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Zambia

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Visa on arrival

Issued at the border on arrival

Frequently asked

Do Eritrea citizens need a visa for Zambia?
Eritrea citizens can get a visa on arrival for Zambia — right at the airport or border, no embassy needed.
Which passport is stronger — Eritrea or Zambia?
The Zambia passport is stronger: 39 visa-free countries versus 12. Global rank: Eritrea #185, Zambia #139.
Where can Eritrea and Zambia citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 12 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Zambia?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Eritrea and Zambia?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Eritrea passport ranking

Where else the Eritrea passport can take you and how it ranks worldwide.

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