Southern Africa · LV passport
Do Latvian citizens need a visa for Zambia?
Entry rules change often. We checked these on 27 October 2026 against the sources below. Confirm with the embassy before you book.
No. Latvian 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
- Check that your passport is valid for at least 6 months after arrival and has a blank page for the entry stamp.
- Carry proof of onward travel and your accommodation address, as border officers may ask for them.
- 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 Latvia.
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 Latvian 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: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia.
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)
Frequently asked questions
Do Latvian citizens need a visa for Zambia?
No. Latvian citizens can visit Zambia without a visa for tourism, for up to 30 days.
How long can Latvian 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 Latvian 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
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for Latvian citizens
- 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
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