Zambia Visa-free entry (160+ nationalities): Requirements, Fees, Documents & Application Guide

Tourist Visa
Zambia

Assistance Fee

S$ 65 .00
S$100 35% OFF

+ Government fee (paid to authorities)

Free (exempt) · Tourist e-Visa: USD 40 · Tourist e-Visa: USD 75

See official fee details

Zambia Visa-free entry (160+ nationalities) at a glance

Government visa fee
Free (KAZA UniVisa US$50 covers Zambia + Zimbabwe)
HolidaySG service fee
S$65.00
Processing time
On arrival
Maximum stay
90 days per year
Visa required?
Not applicable for exempt nationals.
Arrival card
None
Application support from a licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014). Official government fees are paid to the authorities and are separate from our service fee.

Do you need a visa to 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 16 Aug 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).

Official Zambia visa options

Verified from government sources · 19 Aug 2026
Online application available — Zambia e-Visa via eservices.zambiaimmigration.gov.zm - India and Singapore are NOT on the 53-country visa-free list, so apply online; the $50 KAZA UniVisa covers Zambia + Zimbabwe.
Visa on arrival: Yes Online application: Yes

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.

HolidaySG assistance fee: S$65 S$100 per applicant — official government fees above are separate. Apply now

Who can apply

Not applicable for exempt nationals.

Zambia visa requirements by nationality

Top 30 passports
Passport Requirement Max stay Need help?
🇸🇬Singapore e-Visa required 90 days Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇲🇾Malaysia Visa-free (up to 90 days) 90 days No visa needed
🇮🇳India e-Visa required Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇮🇩Indonesia e-Visa required Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇵🇭Philippines e-Visa required Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇨🇳China Visa-free (up to 90 days) 90 days No visa needed
🇻🇳Vietnam e-Visa required Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇹🇭Thailand Visa on arrival No visa needed
🇯🇵Japan Visa-free (up to 90 days) 90 days No visa needed
🇰🇷South Korea Visa-free (up to 90 days) 90 days No visa needed
🇦🇺Australia Visa-free (up to 90 days) 90 days No visa needed
🇬🇧United Kingdom Visa-free (up to 90 days) 90 days No visa needed
🇺🇸United States Visa-free (up to 90 days) 90 days No visa needed
🇨🇦Canada Visa-free (up to 90 days) 90 days No visa needed
🇩🇪Germany Visa-free (up to 90 days) 90 days No visa needed
🇫🇷France Visa-free (up to 90 days) 90 days No visa needed
🇦🇪UAE Visa-free (up to 90 days) 90 days No visa needed
🇵🇰Pakistan e-Visa required Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇧🇩Bangladesh e-Visa required Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇱🇰Sri Lanka e-Visa required Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇭🇰Hong Kong Visa-free (up to 90 days) 90 days No visa needed
🇹🇼Taiwan e-Visa required Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇳🇿New Zealand Visa-free (up to 90 days) 90 days No visa needed
🇸🇦Saudi Arabia Visa-free (up to 90 days) 90 days No visa needed
🇧🇷Brazil Visa on arrival No visa needed
🇷🇺Russia Visa on arrival No visa needed
🇿🇦South Africa Visa-free (up to 90 days) 90 days No visa needed
🇳🇬Nigeria e-Visa required Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇪🇬Egypt e-Visa required Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇲🇲Myanmar Visa on arrival No visa needed

General travel information from the Passport Index dataset; rules can depend on passport type, residence and purpose. Not your nationality? Use the checker or confirm with the official source above.

Zambia visa — frequently asked questions

Yes — Singaporeans need an e-Visa for Zambia, applied for online before departure. HolidaySG can handle the application for a flat S$65 assistance fee.
Yes — Indians need an e-Visa for Zambia, applied for online before departure. HolidaySG can handle the application for a flat S$65 assistance fee.
No visa is needed — Malaysians can enter Zambia visa-free for up to 90 days.
Yes — Filipinos need an e-Visa for Zambia, applied for online before departure. HolidaySG can handle the application for a flat S$65 assistance fee.
No visa is needed — Chinese nationals can enter Zambia visa-free for up to 90 days.
The official government fee for the Tourist e-Visa - single entry is USD 40. HolidaySG's assistance fee is a separate flat S$65 per applicant (usually S$100).
Tourist e-Visa - single entry: About 3 working days. Apply well before your travel date; we track your application until the outcome.
Typically: Passport valid 6+ months; Passport photo; Return ticket; Proof of accommodation; Proof of funds. Exact requirements depend on your nationality — we send a personalised checklist.
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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