List of countries that you can visit visa free with a Zambian passport.
Currently, citizens of Zambia can travel visa-free to 47 countries, need an eVisa for 23 countries, and must apply for a visa to visit 131 others. To discover all the destinations you can explore with ease, check out the full list below and start planning your next adventure!
Where Can Zambian Passport Holders Travel Without a Visa?
As of December 2024, the holders of Zambia passport enjoy visa-free access to 47 countries and territories, offering extensive global mobility. Here is a list of worldwide destinations where Zambian citizens can travel without a visa:
Asia
- Bangladesh
- Hong Kong
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Singapore
- Sri Lanka
North America
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Bahamas
- Barbados
- Belize
- Bermuda
- British Virgin Islands
- Cayman Islands
- Dominica
- Grenada
- Haiti
- Jamaica
- Montserrat
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Trinidad and Tobago
South America
- Ecuador
- Suriname
Oceania
- Cook Islands
- Fiji
- Kiribati
- Micronesia
- Niue
- Samoa
- Vanuatu
Africa
- Angola
- Benin
- Botswana
- Kenya
- Lesotho
- Malawi
- Mauritius
- Mozambique
- Namibia
- Rwanda
- South Africa
- Tanzania
- Gambia
- Uganda
- Zimbabwe
- Eswatini
Make sure your Zambian passport is ready for travel – see the full list of countries that require six months of passport validity before you go!
What Countries Issue eVisa to Zambian Citizens?
Citizens of Zambia can easily obtain eVisas for travel to 23 countries, making it more convenient to explore these international destinations. Here is a list of countries where Zambians can apply for an eVisa online:
Europe
- Albania
Asia
- Bhutan
- Georgia
- India
- Iran
- Iraq
- Kyrgyzstan
- Mongolia
- Qatar
- Syria
- Vietnam
Oceania
- Papua New Guinea
Africa
- Burkina Faso
- Cameroon
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Ivory Coast
- Djibouti
- Equatorial Guinea
- Gabon
- Guinea
- Libya
- São Tomé and Príncipe
- South Sudan
What Countries Issue Visa on Arrival to Zambian Citizens?
If you are a Zambian citizen, you can get a visa on arrival for the 25 countries listed below:
Asia
- Bahrain
- Cambodia
- Macau
- Maldives
- Nepal
- Pakistan
North America
- Nicaragua
South America
- Bolivia
Oceania
- Palau
- Timor-Leste
- Tuvalu
Africa
- Burundi
- Cabo Verde
- Comoros
- Ethiopia
- Ghana
- Guinea-Bissau
- Madagascar
- Mauritania
- Nigeria
- Senegal
- Seychelles
- Sierra Leone
- Somalia
- Togo
You receive a visa on arrival (VOA) after entering the country that issues such a visa. Usually, there is a separate section at the airport where you can submit your application for your visa on arrival.
Countries With Visa Requirements for Zambian Citizens
You need a valid visa to enter 131 countries with a Zambian passport. It’s essential to apply for the appropriate visa through the relevant consulate or embassy before traveling to:
Africa
- Algeria
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- Republic of the Congo
- Egypt
- Eritrea
- Liberia
- Mali
- Mayotte
- Morocco
- Niger
- Réunion
- Saint Helena
- Sudan
- Tunisia
Asia
- Afghanistan
- Armenia
- Azerbaijan
- Brunei
- China
- Indonesia
- Israel
- Japan
- Jordan
- Kazakhstan
- Kuwait
- Laos
- Lebanon
- Myanmar
- North Korea
- Oman
- Palestine
- Saudi Arabia
- South Korea
- Taiwan
- Tajikistan
- Thailand
- Turkmenistan
- Türkiye
- United Arab Emirates
- Uzbekistan
- Yemen
Europe
- Andorra
- Austria
- Belarus
- Belgium
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Bulgaria
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czechia
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Faroe Islands
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Gibraltar
- Greece
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Italy
- Kosovo
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Moldova
- Monaco
- Montenegro
- Netherlands
- North Macedonia
- Norway
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- Russia
- San Marino
- Serbia
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Ukraine
- United Kingdom
- Vatican City
North America
- Anguilla
- Aruba
- Caribbean Netherlands
- Canada
- Costa Rica
- Cuba
- Curaçao
- Dominican Republic
- El Salvador
- Greenland
- Guatemala
- Honduras
- Mexico
- Panama
- Puerto Rico
- Saint Martin
- Turks and Caicos Islands
- United States Virgin Islands
- United States
South America
- Argentina
- Brazil
- Chile
- Colombia
- Falkland Islands
- French Guiana
- Guyana
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Uruguay
- Venezuela
Oceania
- American Samoa
- Australia
- French Polynesia
- Guam
- Marshall Islands
- Nauru
- New Caledonia
- New Zealand
- Northern Mariana Islands
- Solomon Islands
- Tonga
Before planning a trip to any of the above destinations, it’s important for Zambian travelers to secure the necessary visa and ensure all entry requirements and travel documentation are in order.