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Zambia entry requirements
What you need to enter Zambia: visa rules by passport, vaccines, arrival airports and practical details for your trip.
Entry rules change often. We checked these on 27 October 2026 against the sources below. Confirm with the embassy before you book.
Visa rules by passport
| Passports | Entry | Fee | Stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| All 14 passports we cover | Visa-free | — | Up to 30 days |
Most EU passports: Extendable up to 90 days. To visit Zimbabwe as well, the KAZA UNIVISA covers both countries.
Detailed guide for your passport
Health and vaccines
Yellow fever. A yellow fever certificate is required if you arrive from, or have transited through, a country with yellow fever risk.
Malaria. Malaria is present across most of the country. Ask a travel clinic about antimalarial tablets.
Routine vaccines should be up to date. Travel clinics commonly also discuss hepatitis A, typhoid and, for longer rural stays, rabies. Book 6 to 8 weeks before departure.
Practical details
- Capital
- Lusaka
- Currency
- Zambian kwacha (ZMW)
- Languages
- English, Bemba, Nyanja
- Plug types
- C, D, G
- Best time
- May to October
- Main airports
- Lusaka (LUN), Livingstone (LVI)
Plan your trip
South Luangwa · best months
Highlights of Zambia
- Victoria Falls
- South Luangwa National Park
- Lower Zambezi
Frequently asked questions
Do EU citizens need a visa for Zambia?
No. EU passport holders can visit Zambia visa-free (up to 30 days).
Is a yellow fever vaccination required for Zambia?
A yellow fever certificate is required if you arrive from, or have transited through, a country with yellow fever risk.
Is there malaria in Zambia?
Malaria is present across most of the country. Ask a travel clinic about antimalarial tablets.
What is the best time to visit Zambia?
May to October is generally the best time to visit.
What currency is used in Zambia?
The currency is the Zambian kwacha (ZMW). Cards work in cities and larger hotels; carry some cash for markets and rural areas.
Sources
- WHO: Yellow fever vaccination requirements, country list
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for German citizens (EU reference)
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for British citizens
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for United States citizens
Spotted a rule that has changed? Email hello@bemba.com with a link to the source.