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Zambia Visa Requirements, Fees & Application Guide

Many nationalities enter Zambia visa-free — check your passport in seconds, or let us confirm it.

Flat fee per applicant · government fee paid separately
Licensed Singapore agency (TA04014) Government-sourced Verified 19 August 2026

Zambia visa at a glance

Government visa fee
Free (KAZA UniVisa US$50 covers Zambia + Zimbabwe)
Processing time
About 3 working days
Validity
Per entry
Maximum stay
90 days per year
Visa required?
Not applicable for exempt nationals.
Official government fees are paid to the authorities and are separate from any HolidaySG service fee. Application support from a licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).

Do you need a visa for Zambia?

Travellers from Since Oct 2022 ~165 nationalities incl. Singapore, Malaysia, India, China, Japan, South Korea, USA, Canada, UK, all EU, Australia, NZ, UAE, Israel, Türkiye, Russia, Brazil & most of Africa — 90 days/year (30 per visit; officer decides). can generally enter Zambia without a visa. Not applicable for exempt nationals.

Who does NOT need a visa

Passport holders from Since Oct 2022 ~165 nationalities incl. Singapore, Malaysia, India, China, Japan, South Korea, USA, Canada, UK, all EU, Australia, NZ, UAE, Israel, Türkiye, Russia, Brazil & most of Africa — 90 days/year (30 per visit; officer decides). do not require a visa for Zambia for eligible short visits. Always confirm your passport type and length of stay against the official source before travelling.

Reviewed against official government sources (Zambia Department of Immigration) · Last verified 19 August 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).

Official Zambia visa options

Verified from government sources · 19 Aug 2026
Visa on arrival: No e-Visa: No

Visa-free entry (160+ nationalities)

Official fee: Free (KAZA UniVisa US$50 covers Zambia + Zimbabwe)
Validity
Per entry
Max stay
90 days per year
Processing time
On arrival
Where to apply
No application

Who needs it: Not applicable for exempt nationals.

Visa-free: Since Oct 2022 ~165 nationalities incl. Singapore, Malaysia, India, China, Japan, South Korea, USA, Canada, UK, all EU, Australia, NZ, UAE, Israel, Türkiye, Russia, Brazil & most of Africa — 90 days/year (30 per visit; officer decides).

Required documents

  • Passport valid ≥6 months
  • Return ticket
  • Proof of funds & accommodation
  • Yellow fever certificate if from endemic country

Arrival card: None

Non-exempt nationals (e.g. some Middle-East/Asian states) apply at eservices.zambiaimmigration.gov.zm.

Source: Zambia Department of Immigration · verified 16 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

Tourist e-Visa - single entry

Official fee: USD 40
Validity
Valid for entry within issue window; stay per immigration stamp
Max stay
90 days
Time to approval
About 3 working days
Processing time
About 3 working days
Where to apply
https://eservices.zambiaimmigration.gov.zm/

Who needs it: Visa-required nationals including Indian and Singapore passport holders

Required documents

  • Passport valid 6+ months
  • Passport photo
  • Return ticket
  • Proof of accommodation
  • Proof of funds

Source: Official government source · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

Tourist e-Visa - multiple entry

Official fee: USD 75
Validity
Multiple entry
Max stay
90 days
Time to approval
About 3 working days
Processing time
About 3 working days
Where to apply
https://eservices.zambiaimmigration.gov.zm/

Who needs it: Visa-required nationals including Indian and Singapore passport holders

Required documents

  • Passport valid 6+ months
  • Passport photo
  • Return ticket
  • Proof of accommodation

Source: Official government source · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

KAZA UniVisa

Official fee: USD 50
Validity
30 days, multiple crossings between Zambia and Zimbabwe
Max stay
30 days
Time to approval
About 3 working days online
Processing time
About 3 working days online
Where to apply
https://eservices.zambiaimmigration.gov.zm/

Who needs it: Eligible nationalities travelling between Zambia and Zimbabwe

Required documents

  • Passport valid 6+ months
  • Passport photo
  • Itinerary

Source: Official government source · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

Need help applying? HolidaySG handles the paperwork end-to-end.

Zambia visa — frequently asked questions

No. Neither India nor Singapore is on Zambia's 53-country visa-free list (effective Jan 2025), so both need a visa/e-Visa.
USD 40 single entry, USD 75 multiple entry, and USD 50 for the KAZA UniVisa online.
A USD 50 joint visa valid 30 days for travel between Zambia and Zimbabwe, ideal for Victoria Falls visitors.
Through the official portal eservices.zambiaimmigration.gov.zm run by the Zambia Department of Immigration.
Typically around 3 working days for the e-Visa.
Visa-required travellers can be issued a visa at ports of entry, but applying online in advance is recommended.
Tourist visas generally allow stays of up to 30-90 days depending on the immigration officer's endorsement.
Passport valid 6+ months, photo, return ticket and proof of accommodation and funds.

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