Travel Documents and Visas: Zambia

(Information correct as at 18/03/2008)

Travel Documents - Zambia

The below information is a guideline. Visa requirements change very regularly and we therefore recommend that you contact your nearest Zambian Embassy/High Commission for the most recent information in good time prior to your departure

Entry Requirements: All visitors must ensure the following to enter Zambia:

They are carrying a valid passport
Date of expiry should be at least 6 months after exiting Zambia
Be able to produce evidence of outgoing travel
Be able to produce evidence of sufficient funds for their stay in Zambia

Visas may be obtained from a Zambian embassy/high commission abroad, from the Immigration office in Lusaka or, with a few exceptions, upon arrival at a Zambian port of entry (i.e. Airport or Border Post)

All West African citizens & nationals of countries below must obtain visas from the Chief Immigration Officer in Lusaka, unless traveling on confirmed Government business with official letters:

Applications must be submitted at least one month prior to date of travel. Please contact local embassy/high commission for information on the documents required

Afghanistan; Bangladesh; China; Egypt; Greece; Hong Kong; India; Indonesia; Iran; Iraq; Jordan; Kazakhstan; Kuwait; North Korea; Lebanon; Libya; Malaysia; Mauritania; Morocco; Oman; Pakistan; Papua New Guinea; Saudi Arabia; Sri Lanka; Somalia; Sudan; Syria; Tunisia; Turkey & United Arab Emirates.

Members of the Commonwealth countries listed below (& depending on reciprocity from countries such as Ireland & Romania) are EXEMPT from applying for visas to Zambia except when traveling for business:

Antigua & Barbuda; The Bahamas; Barbados; Belize; Botswana; Brunei; Cyprus; Dominica; Fiji; Gambia; Ghana; Grenada; Guyana; Jamaica; Kenya; Lesotho; Malawi; Maldives; Malta; Mauritius; Mozambique; Namibia; Nauru; St. Kitts & Nevis; St. Lucia; St. Vincent & Grenadines; Samoa; Seychelles; Singapore; Solomon Islands; South Africa; Swaziland; Tanzania; Tonga; Trinidad & Tobago; Tuvalu; Uganda; Vanuatu, & Zimbabwe.

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26th January '08

The Zambian Immigration Department has withdrawn the Visa Waiver Program and has increased all visa fees with immediate effect. The below charges are applicable until further notice.

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UK Passport Holders: Visas will be issued upon payment at missions abroad & ports of entry and are valid for 6 months:

US$ 140.00 - Single Entry Visa
US$ 442.00 - Multiple Entry Visa

USA Passport Holders: Visas will be issued upon payment at missions abroad & ports of entry and are valid for 3 years:

US$ 135.00 - Multiple Entry Visa

Canadian Passport Holders: Visas will be issued upon payment at missions abroad & ports of entry and are valid for 3 years:

US$ 55.00 - Standard Visa

Scandinavian Passport Holders:
Norway, Sweden & Finland nationals are issued with Multiple Entry visas free of charge at missions and ports of entry and are valid for 6 months.

Danish nationals are issued visas free of charge at Zambian Embassy/High commissions prior to travel.

DAY-TRIPPER VISAS – For those just coming in from Zimbabwe to view the Falls, buy curios or raft or enter for one day activities on the lower Zambezi: US$10.00 Per Person

TRANSIT VISAS - For those arriving in Zambia and transferring through to a neighboring country in the same day should be able to purchase a transit visa for US$30.00 per person.

Nationality	SINGLE ENTRY	TRANSIT ENTRY	DOUBLE ENTRY	MULTIPLE ENTRY
UK	US$140.00	US$30.00	n/a	US$442.00
USA	n/a	US$30.00	n/a	US$135.00
Other	US$50.00	US$30.00	US$80.00	US$130.00

Travel Documents - Zimbabwe

The below information is a guideline. Visa requirements change very regularly and we therefore recommend that you contact your nearest Zimbabwean Embassy/Consulate for the most recent information in good time prior to your departure

Entry Requirements: All visitors must ensure the following to enter Zambia:

Carry a valid passport
Date of expiry should be at least 6 months after exiting Zimbabwe
Be able to produce evidence of outgoing travel
Be able to produce evidence of sufficient funds for their stay in Zimbabwe

Visas may be obtained from a Zambian embassy/consulates around the world. Nationals fro certain countries will be issued visas upon arrival at a Zimbabwean port of entry (i.e. Airport or Border Post)

Members of the following countries listed below DO NOT require a Visa for their visit to Zimbabwe:

Antigua & Barbuda; Aruba; Bahamas; Barbados; Belize; Botswana; The Cayman Islands; Democratic Republic of Congo; Cyprus; Fiji; Grenada; Jamaica; Kenya; Kiribati; Leeward Islands; Lesotho; Malawi; Malaysia; Maldives; Malta; Mauritius; Montserrat; Namibia; Nauru; New Zealand; Western Samoa; Singapore; Solomon Islands; St. Kitts & Nevis; St. Lucia; St. Vincent & The Grenadines; Swaziland; Tanzania; Togo; Trinidad & Tobago; Turk & Caicos Islands; Tuvalu; Uganda; Vanuatu; & Zambia

Nationals of the following countries will be issued a visa on payment at their port of entry:

Argentina; Australia; Austria; Belgium; Bermuda; Brazil; Brunei; Canada; Cook Islands; Denmark; Dominican Republic; Egypt; Finland; France; Germany; Ghana (no charge); Greece; Iceland; Indonesia; Ireland; Israel; Italy; Japan; South Korea; Kuwait; Liechtenstein; Luxembourg; Monaco; Netherlands; Norway; Palau; Palestine; Papua New Guinea; Poland; Portugal; Puerto Rico; Seychelles; South Africa (no charge); Spain; Sweden; Switzerland; United Arab Emirates; United Kingdom; United States of America; Uruguay; Vatican; & Virgin Islands.

All Nationals Except the UK: Visas will be issued upon payment at missions abroad & ports of entry and are valid for 6 months:

US$30.00 - Single Entry
US$45.00 - Double Entry
US$55.00 - Multiple Entry

UK Passport Holders: Visas will be issued upon payment at missions abroad & ports of entry and are valid for 6 months:

US$55.00 - Single Entry
US$70.00 - Double Entry
US$90.00 - Multiple Entry

Nationality	SINGLE ENTRY	TRANSIT ENTRY	DOUBLE ENTRY	MULTIPLE ENTRY
UK	US$55.00	n/a	US$70.00	US$90.00
USA	n/a	n/a	US$45.00	US$55.00
Other	US$30.00	n/a	US$45.00	US$55.00

Nationals of all other countries must obtain a visa prior to trying to enter the country

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