ZAMBIA

The Republic of Zambia

Do I Need a Visa to Visit Zambia?

Canadian citizens using a Canadian passport require a visa to visit Zambia for business, tourism or an African safari.

CLICK HERE for FILLABLE VISA APPLICATION for ZAMBIA

Nationals of the following countries or group do not need a visa:
Commonwealth countries, (* EXCEPT Australia, Bangladesh, CANADA, Gambia, Ghana, India, Mozambique, New Zealand, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Sierra Leone, Sri Lanka, UK);
Ireland, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia.

Nationals of the following countries or groups need to apply for their visa well ahead of time to the Chief Immigration Officer, P.O. Box 50300 Lusaka, Zambia: All West African citizens; Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbayan, Bangladesh, Belarus, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central Africa Republic, Comoros, Chad, China, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Gambia Georgia, Ghana, Greece, Guinea Bissau, Guinea Conakry, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ivory Coast, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Korea North, Kuwait, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Mali Mauritania, Moldova, Morocco, Niger Nigeria Oman, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Senegal Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan and Yemen.

All other nationals will need a visa acquired in the regular manner through VSC.

BUSINESS VISA - TOURIST VISA - VISITOR VISA

This visa allows the holder to visit on business and as a tourist and to go on safari while in Africa.

Single Entry Visa
Regular Processing: 5-7 working days   US$50

Double/Multiple Entry Visa
Regular Processing: 5-7 working days   US$80

Costs for non-Canadians differ. Please contact us for details

For more information about travel conditions in Africa, please visit the Foreign Affairs Web site.