Zambia

Visa Requirements – Revised 28 January 2008

Important Note:
The below information has been taken from Circular # 16/2005 as issued by the Chief Immigration Officer on 26 September 2005 and 26 January 2008 is deemed to be correct at the date of compilation (January 2008).

Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of this document, River Wild Safaris, its Agents or Employees will not be held responsible for any errors or inaccuracies which may inadvertently occur, or for changes made subsequent to the issue of the above listed circular/s.

Tourists to Zambia
Note: The below waiver system was terminated on 26 January 2008

A bona fide tourist is any person traveling to Zambia as an individual or group of persons on a pre-arranged package tour through a foreign tour operator or travel agent in conjunction with a local tour operator, this includes hotels registered in Zambia as such.

All bona fide tourists shall be issued with a FREE VISA WAIVER at any port of entry to Zambia except for those listed in Appendix One (Referred Visas)

 Business Visitors
Nationals of countries which require visas for business purposes can be issued with entry visas at port of entry EXCEPT those from countries as listed in Appendix One. A business visitor should produce a letter of invitation from the institution which invited him/her. A business visitor is entitled to thirty (30) days visit in a twelve (12) month period. 

Transit Visitors
Nationals of countries which require transit visas can be issued with them at Zambian missions abroad or ports of entry EXCEPT those from countries as listed in Appendix One.

Day Trippers
Note: The Day-trip visa is still valid, however it is soon to be discontinued.

Day tripper visas shall be issued at ports of entry to tourists coming to visit Zambia for a period of less than twenty-four (24) hours, EXCEPT those from countries as listed in Appendix One. The day tripper visa shall cost US$10.00

Other Persons That May Obtain Visas at Ports Of Entry or Missions Abroad
Nationals of the following COMESA and SADC countries can obtain entry visas at ports of entry or Zambian missions abroad.

1. ANGOLA
2. BURUNDI
3. DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO
4. DJIBOUTI
5. ERITREA
6. ETHIOPIA
7. MADAGASCAR
8. RWANDA

Re-Entry Visas
Note: The re-entry visa is still valid, however it is soon to be discontinued.

Visitors wishing to visit neighbouring countries for a short period shall be issued with re-entry visas valid for a maximum period of seven (7) days at Regional Immigration Offices.

Visa Fees

** Or USD equivalent (USD140.00 & USD442.00 respectively).

PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU CHECK WITH YOUR TRAVEL

AGENTS THE NATIONALITY OF THEIR CLIENTS AT CONFIRMATION!

ZAMBIA
The validity of the visa is not the period in which the holder is entitled to remain in the country but a period within which the holder has to enter Zambia. As such foreign national are required to use other instruments offered by the Department to remain in the country legally.

Types of Visas

Single Entry Visa – A Single Entry Visa allows the traveler to enter Zambia only once during the validity of the visa. The fee is US $50;

Double Entry Visa – A Double Entry Visa allows the traveler to enter Zambia twice during the validity of the visa. The fee is US $80; and

Multiple Entry Visa – A Multiple Entry Visa allows the traveler to enter Zambia multiple times during the validity of the visa. The fee is US $80.
Multiple Entry Visas shall only be issued by Headquarters through the e-visa facility.

Note: Single, Double and Multiple visas shall be valid for ninety (90) days from the date of first issuance, with the exception of nationals from the United States of America for whose Multiple Entry Visas have a validity of three (3) years, on reciprocal basis.

Transit Visa – Transit visas are issued to nationals who require visas to enter Zambia and are transiting through using land transport and shall be valid for a maximum period of seven (07) days. The fee is US $50;

Day Tripper Visa – A Day tripper visa is issued at a port of entry to a tourist who visits Zambia for a period of less than 24 hours and makes exit through the same port. The facility will also apply to tourists visiting Zambia and wish to visit a neighboring country and re-enter within 24 hours. The fee is US $20.

Note: The Day Tripper shall only apply at Victoria Falls and Kazungula Border Controls.

Gratis Visa – A Gratis Visa is a free visa issued at Zambia Missions Abroad or at Ports of entry to Members of the Diplomatic Community on presentation of letters of accreditation and/or Diplomatic Passports.

e-Visa
The electronic visa (e-Visa) is an online facility for applying visa to Zambia. All persons who ordinarily require a Visa to come to Zambia are eligible to apply for visas through this facility.

Step 1. Fill out the secure online application form & Confirm your application

Enter the exact personal information of the applicant (s) and check for a confirmation mail sent to your email address and access provided link to confirm your application. You can track the progress of your application on the e-Visa portal.

Step 2. Get approval letter and prepare to get your visa sticker on arrival

After 3 or 5 working days, print out your visa approval letter received via email or downloaded from the e-Visa portal.

Making Entry into Zambia (Payment and getting visa sticker)

Upon arrival at Port of Entry you present your passport, visa approval letter and pay the visa fee to the Immigration Officer to get your visa sticker affixed in your passport.

Visitors & Tourists
All ordinary Visitors and Tourists are entitled to a free ninety (90) days visit in any period of twelve (12) months from the day of first entry into Zambia while business Visitors are entitled to a free thirty (30) days visit in any period of twelve (12) months.