Organization : Department of Immigration
Facility : Visa Requirement
Country : Zambia
Website : https://www.zambiaimmigration.gov.zm/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=89&Itemid=114
Visa Requirement :
Visa :
The validity of the visa is not the period in which the holder is entitled to remain in the country but a period within which the holder has to enter Zambia. As such foreign national are required to use other instruments offered by the Department to remain in the country legally.
Related : Department of Immigration Electronic Visa Application System Zambia : www.statusin.org/6527.html
Types of Visas :
1. Single Entry Visa – A Single Entry Visa allows the traveler to enter Zambia only once during the validity of the visa. The fee is US $50;
2. Double Entry Visa – A Double Entry Visa allows the traveler to enter Zambia twice during the validity of the visa. The fee is US $80; and
3. Multiple Entry Visa – A Multiple Entry Visa allows the traveler to enter Zambia multiple times during the validity of the visa. The fee is US $80. Multiple Entry Visas shall only be issued by Headquarters through the e-visa facility.
Note : Single, Double and Multiple visas shall be valid for ninety (90) days from the date of first issuance, with the exception of nationals from the United States of America for whose Multiple Entry Visas have a validity of three (3) years, on reciprocal basis.
4. Transit Visa – Transit visas are issued to nationals who require visas to enter Zambia and are transiting through using land transport and shall be valid for a maximum period of seven (07) days. The fee is US $50;
5. Day Tripper Visa – A Day tripper visa is issued at a port of entry to a tourist who visits Zambia for a period of less than 24 hours and makes exit through the same port.
The facility will also apply to tourists visiting Zambia and wish to visit a neighboring country and re-enter within 24 hours. The fee is US $20.
Note : The Day Tripper shall only apply at Victoria Falls and Kazungula Border Controls.
6. Gratis Visa – A Gratis Visa is a free visa issued at Zambia Missions Abroad or at Ports of entry to Members of the Diplomatic Community on presentation of letters of accreditation and/or Diplomatic Passports.
e-Visa :
The electronic visa (e-Visa) is an online facility for applying visa to Zambia. All persons who ordinarily require a Visa to come to Zambia are eligible to apply for visas through this facility.
Step 1 : Fill out the secure online application form & Confirm your application
Enter the exact personal information of the applicant (s) and check for a confirmation mail sent to your email address and access provided link to confirm your application. You can track the progress of your application on the e-Visa portal.
Step 2 : Get approval letter and prepare to get your visa sticker on arrival
After 3 or 5 working days, print out your visa approval letter received via email or downloaded from the e-Visa portal.
Making Entry into Zambia (Payment and getting visa sticker)
Upon arrival at Port of Entry you present your passport, visa approval letter and pay the visa fee to the Immigration Officer to get your visa sticker affixed in your passport.
Visitors & Tourists :
All ordinary Visitors and Tourists are entitled to a free ninety (90) days visit in any period of twelve (12) months from the day of first entry into Zambia while business Visitors are entitled to a free thirty (30) days visit in any period of twelve (12) months.