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.

Click Here to download the Visa Forms

Nationals required to apply for visas prior to travel

Single-entry, double-entry, and multiple-entry visas are generally valid for 90 days from the date of first issuance. Transit visas are valid for a maximum of 7 days.

Postal Applications:

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

High Commission of the Republic of Zambia
130 Albert Street, Suite 900
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5G4

Visa Applications can be made by post or by appointment at the mission.

Applicants who wish to have their passports mailed to them after processing should include a pre-paid self-addressed special delivery or recorded envelope.

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

Single Entry Visa US$25
Double Entry Visa US$40
Multiple Entry Visa US$75

Note: Visa fee is non-refundable

PAYMENT FOR VISAS OBTAINED FROM THE HIGH COMMISSION OF THE REPUBLIC OZ ZAMBIA IN OTTAWA:
Money Order/Bank Certified Cheques ONLY. Fees should be made payable to the High Commission of the Republic of Zambia