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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Guinea-Bissau citizens need a visa for Zambia?

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Guinea-Bissau citizens need an e-Visa or ETA to enter Zambia — applied for online before departure.

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Guinea-Bissau vs Zambia: passport comparison

Guinea-Bissau

26

visa-free countries

Global rank: #169 · mobility 75.6

Zambia

39

visa-free countries

Global rank: #139 · mobility 84.1
13

countries both Guinea-Bissau and Zambia can enter visa-free together

Guinea-Bissau + Zambia: passport compatibility

79%

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

Where Guinea-Bissau and Zambia travel together — by entry type:

13 both visa-free
18 both visa on arrival
31 both e-visa / eTA
94 both need a visa
41 access differs

Where Guinea-Bissau 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 (13)

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How the entry rule changed: Guinea-Bissau → 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 Guinea-Bissau → Zambia rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

1rule changes for the Guinea-Bissau 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 Guinea-Bissau 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

e-Visa / eTA

Applied for online before you fly

Frequently asked

Do Guinea-Bissau citizens need a visa for Zambia?
Guinea-Bissau citizens need an e-Visa or ETA to enter Zambia — applied for online before departure.
Which passport is stronger — Guinea-Bissau or Zambia?
The Zambia passport is stronger: 39 visa-free countries versus 26. Global rank: Guinea-Bissau #169, Zambia #139.
Where can Guinea-Bissau and Zambia citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 13 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. Plus an e-Visa or eTA applied for online before you fly. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Guinea-Bissau and Zambia?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Guinea-Bissau passport ranking

Where else the Guinea-Bissau passport can take you and how it ranks worldwide.

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