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VisaZambia has significantly simplified access to its territory in recent years. Since 1 November 2022, nationals of a wide list of countries — including France and most European nations — are exempt from visa requirements for stays of up to 90 days per calendar year. For those who do not benefit from this exemption, or for travellers wishing to combine Zambia and Zimbabwe on a single document, the Zambian e-Visa is applied for entirely online in a few steps. Its most remarkable feature: the KAZA UniVisa, a unique arrangement allowing free movement between Zambia, Zimbabwe and certain border areas of Botswana, Namibia and Angola.
01 · The essentials
The e-Visa application is completed entirely online, with no visit to an embassy or consulate required.
Zambia offers three options: single-entry e-Visa, multiple-entry e-Visa and the KAZA UniVisa (Zambia + Zimbabwe).
Regardless of your status (exempt or e-Visa holder), your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned return date and have 2 blank pages.
The Zambian e-Visa is a genuine electronic visa — not to be confused with a travel authorisation or an ETA. It is required of nationals who do not benefit from a visa exemption granted by the Zambian authorities. The application is made exclusively online, before departure; there is no need to visit an embassy in person.
Once approved, the e-Visa is sent by email in digital format. It should be kept — preferably as a printed copy and as a digital copy on a mobile device — to be presented to the immigration officer upon arrival. All entry points are eligible: international airports, ports and land borders.
The visa is valid for 3 months from the date of issue. This is the window within which the holder must make their first entry into Zambia. Once in the country, the authorised stay is 3 months from the date of entry — except for the KAZA UniVisa, which limits the stay to 30 days.
02 · Visa exemption
Since 1 November 2022, Zambia has considerably expanded the list of nationalities exempt from visa requirements. Nationals of the vast majority of Western European, North American, Oceanian and some Asian countries are now permitted to stay for up to 90 days per calendar year without a visa, simply by presenting a valid passport.
Exempt nationalities include in particular: France, Belgium, Switzerland, Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal, the Netherlands, Austria, Luxembourg, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Ireland, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, China, Singapore, South Korea, the United Arab Emirates, as well as many African countries and Pacific and Caribbean island nations.
This exemption was further extended in December 2024, with the addition of 53 new nationalities. Zambia is now among the most accessible African destinations for international travellers.
Even if you are exempt from visa requirements, the Zambian immigration officer will initially grant only 30 days of stay upon arrival. To reach the permitted 90 days, it is necessary to visit the Department of Immigration in Zambia before the expiry date stamped in your passport and request an extension. This extension is free of charge up to a cumulative 90 days; it becomes subject to a fee beyond 3 months. Overstaying without an extension is considered by the Zambian authorities as an offence that may result in a fine and imprisonment.
Zambia exempts nationals of 167 nationalities from visa requirements for tourist stays of less than 90 days per calendar year.
The immigration officer initially grants 30 days. An extension must be requested in person before expiry to reach the maximum of 90 days.
Regardless of your situation (exempt or e-Visa holder), your passport must remain valid for at least 6 months after the planned end of your stay.
The exemption list was further expanded in December 2024, now covering a total of 167 nationalities.
03 · The KAZA UniVisa
The KAZA UniVisa is a unique visa arrangement in southern Africa. It was designed to facilitate cross-border tourism in the KAZA zone (Kavango-Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area), a vast region straddling Angola, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
In practice, this visa allows travel between Zambia and Zimbabwe, as well as excursions to the cross-border parks of Botswana (via the Kazungula border). It permits multiple entries between Zambia and Zimbabwe throughout its period of validity.
Its authorised stay is 30 days from the date of first entry. During this period, the traveller may cross between the two countries as many times as they wish without paying additional fees. It is the ideal solution to visit Victoria Falls from both the Zambian and Zimbabwean sides in a single trip, and then head to the Okavango Delta or the parks in the region.
04 · The procedure
The Zambia e-Visa application is entirely paperless. It is submitted online, before departure, and requires no visit to an embassy or consulate. Once the application has been submitted, processing takes 72 hours for urgent requests, but it is recommended to submit at least one week before departure to allow a comfortable margin in case additional documents are requested.
Prepare the required items: a copy of your valid passport (valid for at least 6 months beyond your return date, with 2 blank pages), a colour identity photograph, your return air tickets and a letter of explanation for your stay, written in English, signed and addressed to the Director General of Zambian Immigration. For minors, additional parental documents are required.
Fill in the e-Visa application form via the submission platform. Check every piece of information carefully: once the application has been submitted, no changes are possible. In the event of an error, you will need to submit a new application.
Payment is made online at the time of submission. Amounts vary according to the option chosen (single entry, multiple entry, KAZA UniVisa). Keep your proof of payment.
Processing takes up to 72 hours for urgent applications. For a standard application, allow at least one week. If your application is approved, you will receive your e-Visa by email. If it is rejected, the Zambian authorities are not obliged to give reasons for their decision.
Print your e-Visa or save it on your mobile device. You will need to present it at check-in and upon arrival in Zambia. Although there is no legal obligation to print it, a paper copy is strongly recommended.
Present your passport and e-Visa to the Zambian immigration officer. Your e-Visa must be valid (meaning you must enter the country within 3 months of the date of issue). The officer will stamp your entry and specify the length of stay granted.
The Zambian authorities are not obliged to give reasons for an e-Visa refusal. In the event of rejection, it is however possible to submit a new application. If the refusal is related to a misunderstanding of the submission process or a non-compliant document, professional assistance can help correct the errors before the new submission.
05 · Required documents
Minors: each child, regardless of age, must have their own separate and complete e-Visa application. Additional documents are required depending on the situation:
Minimum recommended lead time before departure. Express processing is 72 h for urgent departures.
06 · Before you travel
Zambia is a premier safari destination: Kafue, South Luangwa and Lower Zambezi national parks are among the most renowned in southern Africa. Whether you are travelling with an e-Visa or under a visa exemption, a few practical precautions are essential to avoid unpleasant surprises at the border or while in the country.
Zambia is today one of the most accessible destinations in sub-Saharan Africa. Nationals of 167 nationalities — including virtually all Western European countries — are exempt from visa requirements for tourist stays of up to 90 days. For others, the e-Visa is applied for entirely online, without visiting an embassy, with a processing time of 72 hours in the express version.
The KAZA UniVisa is the most attractive option for travellers wishing to combine Zambia and Zimbabwe (Victoria Falls, cross-border national parks) in a single trip: one visa for two countries, with multiple entries over 30 days. This is a rare tourist innovation on the African continent.
Whatever your situation, bear in mind that overstaying is sanctioned by the Zambian authorities (fine and possible imprisonment). Plan your extension procedures in advance if necessary, and always check the date of your entry stamp upon arrival.
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