Prepare for your arrival visa
Check the accepted arrival points, documents and payment arrangements before departure.
Choose online or arrival issuance
Eligible visa-on-arrival travelers can apply online before travel instead. Confirm the selected visa product and port rules.
Use an eligible entry point
Use Zambia tourist visa. Check the current instructions and total government charges before paying.
Check the permission you receive
Check the passport details, dates and entry conditions on the permission you receive.
Check your trip dates
Count your travel days and compare your passport expiry with the entry rule.
What to prepare for your trip
Check each item as you prepare it. Labels show which documents are required, conditional, or recommended.
Your circumstances may require additional documents. Ticks track preparation, not eligibility or admission.
Costs & timing
Government charges and decision times for this route. Check the official service for your final fee.
Government fees
- Single entry
- USD 50
Additional service or payment charges may apply. Confirm the total before paying.
The current fee table gives a card total of USD 50.50 for a single-entry visa and USD 80.80 for a double- or multiple-entry visa. Those totals include the listed card administration fee; confirm the amount shown by the official service or at your entry point before paying. Read the official fee guidance.
Details that can change your plans
The visa entry window is different from the stay
Single, double and multiple-entry visas have a 90-day use window from issue. The visitor days granted at entry are a separate decision.
Official guidanceChoose the entry count that fits your trip
Zambia lists single-, double- and multiple-entry visas as distinct products. A multiple-entry visa is issued online through Immigration Headquarters; check the entry count on the visa granted against your itinerary.
Official guidanceZambia at a glance
- Capital
- Lusaka
- Currency
- ZMW
- Calling code
- +260
Questions for this route
Do travelers with an ordinary passport from Ecuador need a visa for Zambia?
For tourism in Zambia, travelers using an ordinary passport from Ecuador should prepare for a visa on arrival. Eligible visa-on-arrival travelers can apply online before travel instead. Confirm the selected visa product and port rules. Up to 90 visitor days in the 12 months starting with first entry. Immigration may grant these days in parts. If your granted stay is shorter, ask an immigration office for a free extension before it ends.
How long can I stay in Zambia?
Up to 90 visitor days in the 12 months starting with first entry. Immigration may grant these days in parts. If your granted stay is shorter, ask an immigration office for a free extension before it ends.
How much passport validity do I need?
At least 6 months after arrival. At least 3 blank pages.
How much is the government fee?
USD 50 for one entry. Additional service or payment charges apply. Check the official payment page for exemptions and any additional charges.
What fees apply for a Zambia visitor visa?
The current fee table gives a card total of USD 50.50 for a single-entry visa and USD 80.80 for a double- or multiple-entry visa. Those totals include the listed card administration fee; confirm the amount shown by the official service or at your entry point before paying.
What if I’m going to work, study or stay longer?
This guide is for a short tourist visit on an ordinary passport. It does not establish eligibility for employment, study or residence. Use the destination’s official guidance for your actual purpose.
Does my country of residence change the answer?
Passport nationality and legal residence are different. This page starts with your passport. Residence can change where you apply and which application channel is available; an existing visa or residence permit may also create an exception. Check the official eligibility guidance for your circumstances.
Official websites
Use these government websites to confirm requirements and complete any application.
Open Zambia tourist visa
Eligible visa-on-arrival travelers can apply online before travel instead. Confirm the selected visa product and port rules.
Check Zambia’s entry requirements
Visitor guidance, visa exemption lists and application services.
Check the visitor stay allowance
Immigration may grant these days in parts. If your granted stay is shorter, ask an immigration office for a free extension before it ends.
About this guide
This guide covers short tourist visits on an ordinary passport. Your nationality, residence, travel document and purpose can affect the entry conditions. Check the linked official guidance before travel; the border authority decides admission and your permitted stay.
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