Zambia Visa-free entry (160+ nationalities): Requirements, Fees, Documents & Application Guide
Assistance Fee
+ Government fee (paid to authorities)
Free (exempt) · Tourist e-Visa: USD 40 · Tourist e-Visa: USD 75
See official fee detailsZambia 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
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 2026Visa-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.
Who can apply
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.
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