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Visitors to Zambia must obtain a visa from one of the Zambian diplomatic missions, unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries or countries whose citizens are eligible for visa on arrival. Visitors may alternatively obtain an electronic visa. [1]
All visitors must hold a passport valid for at least 6 months. As of November 2014, Zambia and Zimbabwe also offer a universal visa. [2]
Holders of passports issued by the following countries and territories do not need a visa to enter Zambia for up to 90 days in one year as tourists or 30 days in one year for business: [3] [4]
1 - As of 1 November 2022, visa requirements were waived for tourists holding a passport from the following countries and territories: [6]
In addition, visa exemption applies to holders of passports issued to residents of the following jurisdictions:
Holders of the following British passports: Holders of the following New Zealand passports: Holders of the following Australian passports:
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Nationals of following countries and territories may obtain a visa for Zambia on arrival for up to 90 days as tourists or 30 days for business: [8]
Holders of diplomatic or official passports of any countries may obtain visa on arrival.
Zambia introduced an e-Visa system in late 2014. [9] It is an alternative to visas issued at Zambian missions abroad or on arrival. [10]
Visa holder can stay in Zambia for the period of 90 days during a given calendar year since the date of entry into Zambia. [11] For nationals that may obtain visas at ports of entry, the e-Visa takes 3 working days to process and for nationals that require visas prior to travel to Zambia processing time takes a minimum of 5 working days. [12]
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Zambia and Zimbabwe introduced a universal visa on 28 November 2014 called KAZA Visa. This visa can be obtained on arrival and is valid for both countries for visits up to 30 days while remaining within Zambia and Zimbabwe (including day trips to Chobe National Park in Botswana at Kazungula). [13] In second phase Namibia, Angola and Botswana are expected to join the project. [14] [15] In third stage three SADC pilot countries are expected to join and in fourth stage all SADC countries are expected to become part of the universal visa project. [16]
The universal visa project was suspended in 2015 due to running out of visa stickers and the expiry of the Memorandum of Understanding between the two countries. The new Memorandum was signed in December 2016, extending the list of eligible countries (including territories) from 40 to 65. [17] In Zambia it is issued at Livingstone Airport, Victoria Falls, Kazungula and Lusaka Airport border crossings. [18]
Eligible countries are: [19] [20]
Most visitors arriving to Zambia were from the following countries of nationality: [25] [26] [27]
Country | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
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![]() | 169,798 | 118,708 | 206,771 | 161,990 | 222,095 | 166,833 | 219,215 | 184,187 |
![]() | 139,881 | 185,154 | 424,921 | 340,263 | 242,848 | 225,527 | 208,962 | 191,048 |
![]() | 75,466 | 48,311 | 108,421 | 82,578 | 96,480 | 96,201 | 89,796 | — |
![]() | 36,018 | 28,437 | 92,033 | 94,170 | 92,486 | 94,030 | 98,216 | 87,048 |
![]() | 14,944 | 10,960 | 30,789 | 25,505 | 22,337 | 25,517 | 21,117 | 17,136 |
![]() | 14,765 | 12,955 | 23,671 | 19,899 | 19,833 | |||
![]() | 12,683 | 13,603 | 26,208 | 32,667 | 28,783 | 31,539 | 29,579 | — |
![]() | 12,256 | 6,120 | 39,930 | 41,390 | 39,121 | 38,496 | 32,625 | 31,826 |
![]() | 7,848 | 5,530 | 13,924 | 11,754 | 10,626 | |||
![]() | 7,315 | 8,991 | ||||||
![]() | 7,226 | 8,510 | 27,019 | 34,789 | 43,487 | 36,997 | 31,280 | 32,309 |
![]() | 6,918 | 7,696 | 34,400 | 27,796 | 26,562 | 20,648 | 30,831 | 27,603 |
![]() | 6,148 | 7,537 | 22,311 | 16,742 | — | |||
![]() | 4,175 | |||||||
![]() | 2,271 | 1,502 | 7,856 | 9,565 | 7,952 | |||
![]() | 1,956 | 1,623 | 6,142 | 6,460 | 5,092 | |||
![]() | 1,434 | 1,174 | ||||||
![]() | 1,244 | 1,406 | 6,786 | 6,911 | 5,311 | |||
![]() | 933 | 851 | 4,232 | 5,733 | 3,138 | |||
![]() | 677 | 1,644 | 10,614 | 11,059 | 8,547 | |||
![]() | 424 | 379 | 1,670 | 1,764 | 2,225 | |||
Total | 554,290 | 501,606 | 1,266,427 | 1,072,012 | 1,009,173 | 931,782 | 946,969 | 914,576 |
A visa is a conditional authorization granted by a polity to a foreigner that allows them to enter, remain within, or leave its territory. Visas typically include limits on the duration of the foreigner's stay, areas within the country they may enter, the dates they may enter, the number of permitted visits, or if the individual can work in the country in question. Visas are associated with the request for permission to enter a territory and thus are, in most countries, distinct from actual formal permission for an alien to enter and remain in the country. In each instance, a visa is subject to entry permission by an immigration official at the time of actual entry and can be revoked at any time. Visa evidence most commonly takes the form of a sticker endorsed in the applicant's passport or other travel document but may also exist electronically. Some countries no longer issue physical visa evidence, instead recording details only in immigration databases.
Visa requirements for Romanian citizens are the administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other territories affecting citizens of Romania. As of May 2024, Romanian citizens had visa-free or visa on arrival access to 179 countries and territories, ranking the Romanian passport 15th in terms of travel freedom, according to the Henley Passport Index.
Visa requirements for Pakistani citizens are the requirements by other countries to obtain a visa before entry on an ordinary Pakistani Passport.
Visa requirements for Bulgarian citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of Bulgaria. As of 9 January 2024, Bulgarian citizens had visa-free or visa on arrival access to 179 countries and territories, ranking the Bulgarian passport 13th overall in terms of travel freedom, according to the Henley & Partners Passport Index.
Visa requirements for Cypriot citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of Cyprus.
The visa policy of South Africa is how the South African government determines who may and may not enter South Africa. Visitors to South Africa must obtain a visa from one of the South African diplomatic missions unless they come from one of the visa-exempt countries, in which case they get a "Port of Entry Visa". Visitors who require a visa must apply in person and provide biometric data.
Visa requirements for British Nationals (Overseas) are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states and territories placed on British National (Overseas) passport holders. Several million people, the vast majority with a Hong Kong connection, hold this passport.
The visa policy of Malaysia consists of the requirements for foreign nationals to travel to, enter, and remain in Malaysia. Most visitors to Malaysia are granted visa-free entry for a period of 90, 30, or 14 days respectively.
Most visitors to Mauritius are visa exempt or can obtain a visa on arrival. However, some countries must obtain a visa in advance before being allowed into the country.
Visitors to Botswana require a visa unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries.
Most visitors to Mozambique can obtain a visa for Mozambique, either on arrival or from one of the Mozambican diplomatic missions around the world in advance, unless they are a national of one of the visa-exempt countries.
Visitors to Tanzania must obtain either a visa on arrival or an e-Visa unless they are citizens of one of the visa-exempt countries or citizens who must obtain a visa from one of the Tanzanian diplomatic missions.
Visitors to Zimbabwe must obtain a visa from one of the Zimbabwean diplomatic missions or online, unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries or are eligible for visa on arrival. As of November 2014 Zimbabwe and Zambia also offer a universal tourist visa.
Visa requirements for European Union citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other countries placed on citizens of the European Union. They differ among countries. The European Union has achieved full reciprocity with certain countries.
Visa requirements for Maltese citizens are administrative entry restrictions imposed by the authorities of foreign states on citizens of Malta. As of January 2024, Maltese citizens had visa-free or visa on arrival access to 190 countries and territories, ranking the Maltese passport 5th in the world (tied with Greek, and Swiss passports in terms of travel freedom according to the Henley Passport Index.
Any foreign national who wishes to enter Myanmar must obtain a visa unless they are a citizen of one of the designated visa-exempt countries.
All visitors to Djibouti must obtain either a visa on arrival to Djibouti, an electronic visa online or a visa from one of the Djiboutian diplomatic missions prior to arrival in Djibouti, unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries mentioned below.
The British Overseas Territories maintain their own entry requirements different from the visa policy of the United Kingdom. As a general rule, British citizens do not have automatic right of abode in these territories.
Visa requirements for EFTA nationals are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) member states.
An electronic visa (E-Visa) and an electronic travel authorization are digital travel permits commonly required in conjunction with a valid passport for entry into specific jurisdictions. These electronic travel documents have gained prominence in the modern era of digital connectivity and streamlined travel processes.
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