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Do Zambia citizens need a visa for Romania?

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

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Zambia vs Romania: passport comparison

Zambia

39

visa-free countries

Global rank: #139 · mobility 84.1

Romania

119

visa-free countries

Global rank: #33 · mobility 167.2
27

countries both Zambia and Romania can enter visa-free together

Zambia + Romania: passport compatibility

38%

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

Where Zambia and Romania travel together — by entry type:

27 both visa-free
14 both visa on arrival
17 both e-visa / eTA
16 both need a visa
123 access differs

Where Zambia and Romania 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 (27)

Sort by max stay or the destination's passport strength (tap a header), and filter by region.

Country Max stay Passport rank
Angola 30 days #168
Antigua and Barbuda 180 days #61
Bahamas 90 days #53
Barbados 180 days #48
Belize 90 days #99
Botswana 90 days #119
Dominica 180 days #70
Ecuador 90 days #104
Fiji 120 days #103
Gambia 90 days #132
Grenada 90 days #65
Haiti 90 days #175
Hong Kong 90 days #46
Kiribati 90 days #84
Malaysia 30 days #41
Mauritius 90 days #66
Micronesia 30 days #89
Philippines 30 days #128
Rwanda 30 days #143
Saint Kitts and Nevis 90 days #54
Saint Lucia 42 days #69
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 90 days #56
Seychelles 90 days #58
Singapore 30 days #12
Tanzania 90 days #135
Trinidad and Tobago 90 days #63
Vanuatu 120 days #105

Where to apply: Romania has no mission in Zambia

Guides tell you a visa is required but never warn that there is nowhere to file it — the mission simply does not exist in your country. We picked the nearest countries that do accept applications and measured the distance.

1
Kenya 1,831 km
Applications accepted in: Nairobi
2
South Africa 2,002 km
Applications accepted in: Pretoria
3
Ethiopia 2,843 km
Applications accepted in: Addis Abeba

Distances are measured between country centroids — a rough guide, not a route. Before you travel, confirm with the chosen consulate that it accepts applicants resident elsewhere: many operate a consular district, and out-of-district applications are not always accepted, often with a longer queue.

Your odds of getting the visa: Zambia → Romania

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
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 → Romania

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 → Romania 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 →

Romania: good to know

Bucharest

Capital

Romanian Leu (RON)

Currency

Eastern European Time (UTC+2)

Time zone

+40

Calling code

Where else Zambia goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Romania

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 Romania?
Zambia citizens need a visa to enter Romania. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Zambia or Romania?
The Romania passport is stronger: 119 visa-free countries versus 39. Global rank: Zambia #139, Romania #33.
Where can Zambia and Romania citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 27 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Romania?
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 Romania?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Jul 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Zambia passport ranking

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