Tourist visa, visa waiver and KAZA UNIVISA
Nationals of a large number of countries can visit Zambia without a visa. The Department of Immigration says that from 1 January 2025 the waiver covers 167 countries. Others get a visa on arrival or from a Zambian mission, or must apply before travel, and can apply online. The KAZA UNIVISA lets tourists visit Zambia and Zimbabwe on one visa.
1 entry rule for Zambia based on recent travel
These apply to people who were recently in certain countries. Sign in and add your trips to see whether any apply to you.
Yellow fever certificate needed after a stay in countries with risk of yellow fever transmission (WHO list)
Travellers aged 1 year and over arriving from a yellow fever risk country (or after more than 12 hours' airport transit in one) need a valid yellow fever certificate.
WHO International Travel and Health, Annex 1: Countries with risk of yellow fever transmission and countries requiring proof of vaccination against yellow fever (18 Nov 2022, revised 3 Jan 2023) WHO ITH Country List: Vaccination requirements and WHO recommendations for international travellers, 2022 edition (18 Nov 2022, revised 3 Jan 2023) Checked October 19, 2026
Visiting Zambia
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Life in Zambia
Money
3
Currency
Zambian Kwacha
ZMW
Zambian Kwacha
Cost of living
33
Price level · US = 100
World Bank price levels, 2025
Tax
20–37%
Income tax (national)
VAT 16%
2026 bands: 0% up to K5,100 a month; 37% above K9,200 a month.
Living
1
Happiness
#131 of 145 countries
World Happiness Report 2025
Your edge here Members
What gives you an edge here: passports, visas and permits you hold, work, study, language and family ties
Who it’s for
Tourists visiting Zambia, including those combining Zambia and Zimbabwe (Victoria Falls).
Eligibility
Visa waiver
Nationals of 53 more countries no longer need a visa for Zambia, bringing visa-exempt countries to 167.
From 1 January 2025- Change made by Statutory Instrument No. 78 of 2024
Official wording
Statutory Instrument No. 78 of 2024 removed the visa requirement for nationals of 53 more countries from 1 January 2025, bringing the total of visa-exempt countries to 167.
Visa categories by nationality
Check which of three nationality lists you are on: no visa, visa on arrival or from a mission, or visa before travel.
- List 1: nationals who do not require a visa
- List 2: nationals who can get a visa on arrival or from a Zambian mission
- List 3: nationals who must get a visa before travel
- The Department keeps all three lists
Official wording
The Department keeps three lists: nationals who do not require a visa, nationals who can get a visa on arrival or from a Zambian mission, and nationals who must get a visa before travel.
KAZA UNIVISAKAZA UNIVISA
The KAZA UNIVISA is available to listed nationalities at specific airports and borders, or online for arrival at those points.
- Kenneth Kaunda International Airport
- Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport
- Victoria Falls and Kazungula borders
- Online option applies if arriving at those points on the Zambian side
Official wording
Available to listed nationalities at Kenneth Kaunda and Harry Mwanga Nkumbula international airports and at Victoria Falls and Kazungula borders, or online if arriving at those points on the Zambian side.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Document checklistPassport-sized photo
- FeesSingle entry visa
- Steps to applyCheck which list your nationality is on
The full requirements are for members
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- 5 documents
- 6 fees
- 4 steps
- Processing times and conditions
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