Zambia Misison in Abuja

VISA

Visa Application

IMPORTANT VISA APPLICATION INFORMATION

  1. Applicants who wish to have their passports mailed to them after processing should include a prepaid, self-addressed return envelope. For tracking purposes, the Embassy highly recommends the usage of a courier that has a tracking number such as FedEx, United States Postal Services (USPS) or certified mail.

VISA APPLICATION FORM

For a printable Visa Application Form with instructions, click here.

VISA APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

For a printable Visa Application Requirements document, click here.

Requirements for visa applications must be submitted in the following order:
Business Visa
  1. Passport
  2. Payment
  3. Photocopy of your passport
  4. Two (2) visa application forms with two (2) photos stapled to upper right corner
  5. Invitation Letter from Zambia
  6. Official cover letter
  7. Flight itinerary or a copy of ticket
Diplomatic/Official Visa
  1. Passport
  2. Photocopy of your passport
  3. Two (2) visa application forms with two (2) photos stapled to upper right corner
  4. Official cover letter
  5. Flight itinerary or a copy of ticket
Tourist Visa
  1. Passport
  2. Payment
  3. Photocopy of your passport
  4. Two (2) visa application forms with two (2) photos stapled to upper right corner
  5. Flight itinerary or a copy of ticket
Visitor Visa
  1. Passport
  2. Payment
  3. Photocopy of your passport
  4. Two (2) visa application forms with two (2) photos stapled to upper right corner
  5. Invitation letter from your host in Zambia including a photocopy of their NRC (if they are Zambian) or a photo copy of their work permit (if they are not a Zambian citizen)
  6. Flight itinerary or a copy of ticket
Transit Visa
  1. Passport
  2. Payment
  3. Photocopy of your passport
  4. Two (2) visa application forms with two (2) photos stapled to upper right corner
  5. Flight itinerary or a copy of ticket
Completing Application forms:

It is vital for all visa applicants to answer all questions on the visa application form and provide the necessary documentation.

Note: The mission is not obligated to inform the applicant if any of the requirements are not met. However, incomplete application packages will be placed in the pending box or returned to the applicant.

Visa office hours:

Lockdown Open Hours:

Open to the public on Tuesday and Thursday from 10am-1pm every week by appointment.

For appointments call (+234) 09-461-5819, (+234) 09-461-5814 or email: abuja@grz.gov.zm

Before sending your application:

  • Ensure that your passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended stay in Zambia.
  • The passport must have a minimum of 2 blank pages.

Application forms must be completed in full and submitted along with the following:

  • Original passport
  • Photocopy of passport page containing personal details;
  • Two recent passport size photographs;
  • Return Air ticket or Confirmed ticket booking or itinerary.