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Do Italian citizens need a visa for Zambia?

Last checked 27 October 20265 sourcesLusaka · ZMW

Entry rules change often. We checked these on 27 October 2026 against the sources below. Confirm with the embassy before you book.

Visa-freestamp on entry

No. Italian citizens can visit Zambia without a visa for tourism, for up to 30 days.

Extendable up to 90 days. To visit Zimbabwe as well, the KAZA UNIVISA covers both countries.

At a glance

Visa required
No
Type
Visa-free
Fee
None
Stay
Up to 30 days
Yellow fever
If arriving from a risk country
Arrive at
LUN · LVI

Entering Zambia without a visa

  1. Check that your passport is valid for at least 6 months after arrival and has a blank page for the entry stamp.
  2. Carry proof of onward travel and your accommodation address, as border officers may ask for them.
  3. Get your entry stamp at passport control (up to 30 days).

Most African countries treat all EU passports the same way, but some do not (Mozambique and Rwanda, for example). This page uses the rule for Italy.

Health requirements

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.

Book a travel clinic visit 6 to 8 weeks before departure. Some vaccines, including yellow fever, must be given at least 10 days before you arrive.

Travel advice for Italian travellers

Your own government publishes safety advice and emergency contacts for Zambia. Check it before you book and register your trip if your country offers that service: Viaggiare Sicuri (Italian Foreign Ministry).

More entry rules for your passport: all 54 countries, visa-free countries, eVisa countries and visa on arrival countries.

On arrival in Zambia

Capital
Lusaka
Currency
Zambian kwacha (ZMW)
Languages
English, Bemba, Nyanja
Plugs
Type C, D, G
Best time
May to October
Airports
Lusaka (LUN), Livingstone (LVI)

Full Zambia travel requirements →

Frequently asked questions

Do Italian citizens need a visa for Zambia?

No. Italian citizens can visit Zambia without a visa for tourism, for up to 30 days.

How long can Italian citizens stay in Zambia?

Up to 30 days for tourism. Overstaying can lead to fines and future entry bans.

Do I need a yellow fever certificate for Zambia?

A yellow fever certificate is required if you arrive from, or have transited through, a country with yellow fever risk.

How much does the Zambia visa cost for Italian passport holders?

There is no visa fee for tourist stays.

Which airports do flights to Zambia arrive at?

Most international flights land at Lusaka (LUN), Livingstone (LVI).

Sources

Spotted a rule that has changed? Email hello@bemba.com with a link to the source.

Zambia visa rules for other passports

Italian visa rules for nearby countries