Zambia eVisa — USD 25 single / 40 double / 75 multiple; ~3 working daysfor 🇿🇼 Zimbabwean citizens travelling to 🇿🇲 Zambia

📋Required Documents10

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  Online application at evisa.zambiaimmigration.gov.zm (official Department of Immigration portal

  avoid third-party sites)

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  Passport bio-page scan

  valid 6+ months with blank pages

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  Recent passport-size digital photo (white background)
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  Proof of accommodation (hotel booking) or a host's invitation letter with ID copy
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  Return or onward flight ticket
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  eVisa fee by card: USD 25 single / USD 40 double / USD 75 multiple entry
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  Approval letter normally issued within ~3 working days

  print it for the airline and border

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  Enter via Lusaka or Livingstone airports or any land border; 30 days per entry, extendable within the 90 days/year tourism ceiling
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  Yellow fever vaccination certificate if arriving from an endemic country
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  Visiting both sides of Victoria Falls? Compare the USD 50 KAZA UniVisa before paying for separate Zambia + Zimbabwe visas

ℹ️What to Expect

To apply for a Zambia eVisa — USD 25 single / 40 double / 75 multiple; ~3 working days, book an appointment at the nearest Zambia embassy or visa application centre in your country. Submit the required documents in person or via a designated courier service. Processing takes approximately 3 days. The government fee is USD 25.00. Plan well ahead of your intended travel date to allow time for processing and any additional document requests from the consulate. Always verify current requirements with the Zambia embassy or official government website before booking travel.

🌐Why Zimbabwean passport holders need a visa for Zambia

Zimbabwean citizens require a visa to enter Zambia based on the current immigration requirements set by Zambia's government. Zimbabwean passport holders must apply through the Zambia embassy, consulate, or a designated visa application centre before travelling. Requirements are subject to change, so always verify at the official government portal.

⚠️Common Reasons Zambia eVisa — USD 25 single / 40 double / 75 multiple; ~3 working days Applications Are Refused6

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  An e-Visa application with incomplete or inconsistent documents, or a passport valid for less than six months.
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  No return ticket, confirmed accommodation, or evidence of sufficient funds.
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  An unclear purpose of visit, or signs of intended employment on a visitor visa.
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  A prior overstay or immigration violation in Zambia.
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  A name match on a security or immigration alert.
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  Note: approval of the e-Visa does not guarantee admission — the final decision rests at the port of entry.

Refusal grounds are at the discretion of the deciding officer and can change. This list is informational — always verify current requirements at the official government portal.

🔗More Zambia Visa Options

• KAZA UniVisa — USD 50; Zambia + Zimbabwe for 30 days; Botswana day trips included →
• Zambia Employment Permit — employer-sponsored; up to 2 years renewable →
• Zambia Tourist Visa →