Zambia Visa Requirements 2026
Visa requirements for Zambia: visa on arrival for up to 90 days, $50 (single) / $80 (double). Updated 30 May 2026. Plus passport rules, customs, and prohibited items.
Zambia visa at a glance
- Policy
- Visa on arrival
- Length of stay
- 90 days
- Cost
- $50 (single) / $80 (double)
- Passport
- Valid 6+ months.
- Official source
- eservices.zambiaimmigration.gov.zm
VOA $50 at airports + Vic Falls border. UniVisa $50 covers Zambia+Zimbabwe+Botswana day-trips.
E-visa or visa on arrival for UK/US/EU. KAZA UniVisa covers Zambia + Zimbabwe.
Customs allowances
Yellow fever if from risk country.
Prohibited items
Drones permit-required. Anti-poaching strict.
Frequently asked questions about Zambia visas
Do I need a visa to visit Zambia?
Visa on arrival applies for Zambia: VOA $50 at airports + Vic Falls border. UniVisa $50 covers Zambia+Zimbabwe+Botswana day-trips.
How much does a Zambia visa cost?
The Zambia visa costs $50 (single) / $80 (double). This is the published fee on the official application channel (eservices.zambiaimmigration.gov.zm/). Third-party visa agents charge extra; apply directly via the official site to avoid markup.
How long can I stay in Zambia?
The standard visa on arrival allows 90 days per entry. Most policies are extendable in-country at an immigration office for an additional fee — check the official source for current extension rules. Visa runs (leaving and re-entering to reset the clock) are increasingly scrutinised; do not rely on them.
What passport validity does Zambia require?
Valid 6+ months.
Where do I apply for a Zambia visa?
Apply directly at the official government source: https://eservices.zambiaimmigration.gov.zm/. Many third-party sites charge inflated fees for the same form. Always check the URL ends in a government domain (.gov, .gov.<country>, or the country's official immigration domain) before paying.