Business Visa

Clients travelling on business, church business, Government travel Diplomatic and Official, Seminar, Volunteer and Study-related trips should submit their applications with an official covering letter specifying in brief detail the nature of their intended transactions in Zambia from their sponsor or prospective employers. Attach a copy of flight itinerary and/or return airline ticket.

Tourist Visa

Clients travelling on Tourist Visas need to attach copies of their flight itinerary or a copy of ticket. If available, include a copy of Tour Itinerary/Package.

Visitors Visa

Clients travelling on Visitors Visas should include a Letter of Invitation and immigration status of their host in Zambia, copy of National registration Card/ passport or an Immigration Permit if the host is non-Zambian and a copy of the flight itinerary or ticket. The Invitation letter should include the following:

• Hosts name, phone and address;
• Applicants name;
• Length of stay in Zambia; and
• Purpose of visit

• All tourists and ordinary visitors are entitled to ninety (90) days visit in any given period of twelve (12) months from the date of entry into Zambia.
• A Business Visitor is entitled to thirty (30) days visit in any given period of twelve (12) months.

Children under the age of sixteen do not need visas to enter Zambia except for British nationals and Congolese nationals.

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Nationals required to apply for visas prior to travel

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USA passport holders: 3 years from date of issue for 

All other Nationals: 3 months from date of issue

Postal Applications:

Download the form here, then mail the completed application to:

No. 14 Nime Lane, Airport Residential, Accra.
PMB CT288 Cantonments, Accra, Ghana

Prepare Required Documents:

• Valid passport with at least six months remaining before expiration.
• Two recent passport-sized photographs.
• Proof of travel arrangements (flight itinerary).
• Supporting documents relevant to the visa type (e.g., invitation letter for business visas).

Submit Your Application: Bring your completed form and documents to the High Commission during submission hours.

Pay the Visa Fee: Fees are payable upon submission of your application.

Note: Applicants may be required to come for an interview.

Online Applications:

Via the Zambia Immigration and Visa’s e-services site:  https://eservices.zambiaimmigration.gov.zm/#/home

Please note: This website is not managed by the Zambian High Commission in London if you experience any issues, you can either try at another time or apply using the postal service details above.

Single Entry Visa: US$25
Double Entry Visa: US$40
Multiple Entry Visa: US$75
Transit Visa: US$25
Gratis Visa: No fee (applicable under specific conditions)

Note: Visa fee is non-refundable