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Do I Need a Visa for Zambia?

All US citizens traveling to Zambia must have a visa. It is also required that your passport be valid for six months after the date you plan to depart Zambia and that it have at least two blank pages. Blank pages refer to unstamped visa pages that are found at the back of the passport. The endorsement/amendment pages do not fulfill this requirement, and the authorities have been known to turn travelers away if their passports do not meet this requirement.

Sources: Zambian Embassy and U.S. State Department

Can I Obtain My Visa for Zambia on Arrival?

If you are traveling as a tourist and only making one entry into Zambia, you can obtain a visa on arrival that permits you to stay in the country for 30 days. Be aware that doing so means you will face a long wait in the customs and immigration area upon arrival, and this wait can be avoided by obtaining your visa in advance. However, if you will be traveling between Zambia and another country and making multiple entries into Zambia, you must apply for your visa via a Zambian Consulate before you depart. Multiple entry visas are not available on arrival. If you are planning to engage in business or volunteer activities while in Zambia, you must apply for a business visa in advance of your trip and have a letter of invitation from the organization you are visiting in Zambia. Zambian authorities take visa violations very seriously, and people who engage in activities that are not permissible under their visa class are subject to heavy fines and even incarceration. Therefore, it is best to work with an expert so that you get the proper type of visa for the particulars of your trip.

What Types of Materials Support My Zambia Visa Application?

To apply for a Zambia visa, you will need:

• Valid Passport
• Passport Photos that Meet the Requirements of the Zambian Consulate
• Proof of Travel Arrangements
• Proof of Yellow Fever vaccine
• Properly Completed Zambian Visa Application Form
• Money Order

Depending on the details of your trip to Zambia, you may also need:

• Invitation Letter

Confused by the document requirements for travel to Zambia? Don’t let a mistake on your paperwork result in you facing fines or in jail! Call for expert advice.

How Do I Obtain My Visa for Zambia?

Call ! We make the complicated application process simple, and we make sure you get the correct visa class for the details of your trip. We provide you with a step by step application kit, visa application review service, pre-paid shipping labels, and hand delivery of your documents to the Zambian consulate. Once your visa is issued, we pick the document up and mail it back to you.

What Else Do I Need to Do Before Traveling to Zambia?

Make sure your US passport is still valid and will be for 6 months after the date you plan to exit Zambia. Make sure your passport has a minimum of 2 blank visa pages so that you do not encounter difficulties with the Immigration authorities. Do you need to get your passport renewed? We can get you a new passport in as few as 1-3 business days.

Get the vaccines you need for travel to Zambia! The Zambian government requires proof the Yellow Fever Vaccine or a valid waiver for all visitors, so be sure to find out if this vaccine is right for you. Schedule an appointment at the Passport Health travel clinic nearest to you to get all of the vaccines, medications, and travel supplies you need for a healthy trip to Zambia.