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Do Zambia citizens need a visa for Iceland?

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Zambia citizens need a visa to enter Iceland. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.

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Zambia vs Iceland: passport comparison

Zambia

39

visa-free countries

Global rank: #139 · mobility 84.1

Iceland

114

visa-free countries

Global rank: #38 · mobility 166.4
27

countries both Zambia and Iceland can enter visa-free together

Zambia + Iceland: passport compatibility

39%

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

Where Zambia and Iceland travel together — by entry type:

27 both visa-free
15 both visa on arrival
19 both e-visa / eTA
15 both need a visa
121 access differs

Where Zambia and Iceland 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.

Your odds of getting the visa: Zambia → Iceland

Visa guides tell you whether a visa is required. This block answers the second question — will you get it. Figures come from the European Commission's official 2025 statistics, broken down per country pair.

11,1%
of Schengen visa applications refused in Zambia
-3,4 pp below the Schengen average (14.5%) — refused less often than average
+0.4 pp year-over-year: 2024 was 10.7%, now 11.1%
2,621applications filed
2,322visas issued
292refusals
#73strictest of 118 countries

The Commission counts applications by where they were filed — at consulates located in Zambia — rather than by the applicant's nationality. For most countries these nearly coincide, but applications filed there by other nationals are included too. 2025 data. Source: European Commission, DG HOME

How the entry rule changed: Zambia → Iceland

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

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

2rule changes for the Zambia 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 →

Iceland: good to know

Reykjavík

Capital

Icelandic Króna (ISK)

Currency

Greenwich Mean Time (UTC+0)

Time zone

+354

Calling code

Where else Zambia goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Iceland

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

Obtained at the embassy in advance

Frequently asked

Do Zambia citizens need a visa for Iceland?
Zambia citizens need a visa to enter Iceland. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Zambia or Iceland?
The Iceland passport is stronger: 114 visa-free countries versus 39. Global rank: Zambia #139, Iceland #38.
Where can Zambia and Iceland citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 27 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Iceland?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus a visa obtained from the embassy in advance. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Zambia and Iceland?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Zambia passport ranking

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

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