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Do Brazil passport holders need a visa to visit ZM?

Brazilian ordinary passport holders need a visa for Zambia. Brazil is on Zambia's visa-on-arrival list, so you can get a tourist visa at any port of entry (airport or land border). You may also apply online in advance via the official eVisa/eServices portal. The single-entry tourist visa costs US$25 and allows a stay of up to 90 days. As of 31 May 2026, Brazil is NOT among the 167 nationalities exempted from Zambian visas (note: Argentina was added to the visa-free list in January 2025 under Statutory Instrument No. 78 of 2024, but Brazil was not). Brazil is explicitly listed by the Zambia Department of Immigration as a nationality eligible to obtain a visa on arrival at any port of entry, from Zambian Missions abroad, or online through the official eServices eVisa portal. The recommended channel for most tourists is the visa on arrival, which is straightforward at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (Lusaka), Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (Livingstone), and major land borders. The single-entry tourist visa is US$25 (valid 90 days), double-entry US$40, and multiple-entry US$75 (e-Visa only). A KAZA UNIVISA (US$50) is also available for combined Zambia-Zimbabwe travel including the Victoria Falls region. Passports must be valid at least 6 months with at least two blank pages. Visa-free travel is not an option for Brazilian passport holders; either visa on arrival or the eVisa must be used.
VISA REQUIREDTOURISMFLEXIBLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30
For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.
/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30
Visa type
Visa on arrival (tourist) - also available as eVisa in advance
Maximum stay
Up to 90 days as a tourist (extendable within a 12-month period)
per entry
Entries
Single entry (double and multiple also available)
from issue date
Visa fee
US$25 single entry / US$40 double / US$75 multiple (e-Visa)
consular fee only
Processing time
Issued immediately on arrival; eVisa approx. 3 working days
standard track
Validity
Visa valid 90 days from issue
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Confirm you need a visa
Brazil is not on Zambia's visa-free list, so an ordinary Brazilian passport holder must obtain a tourist visa - either on arrival or via the eVisa portal beforehand.
· Mandatory· Brazil = visa-on-arrival category
/02
Check passport validity
Ensure your passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended date of entry and has at least two blank pages for stamps.
· 6 months validity· 2 blank pages
/03
Choose your channel: visa on arrival or eVisa
For most tourists, the visa on arrival at the airport or land border is simplest. If you prefer certainty, apply online in advance at the official eServices portal.
· VOA at port of entry· or eVisa in advance
/04
Prepare supporting documents
Have a return/onward air ticket, proof of accommodation, and evidence of sufficient funds for your stay. Carry these whether arriving for VOA or eVisa.
· Return ticket· Proof of funds· Accommodation
/05
Pay the visa fee
At arrival, pay US$25 for a single-entry tourist visa (cash in USD is widely accepted; card facilities vary). For the eVisa, pay online by credit/debit card.
· US$25 single entry· USD cash or card
/06
Receive your visa and enter
On arrival, an immigration officer issues the visa stamp granting up to 90 days. eVisa applicants present the approval letter and payment receipt at the port of entry.
· Up to 90 days· Present approval letter if eVisa
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

9 items
Personalized checklist
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Brazilian passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages
required
Confirmed return or onward air ticket
required
Proof of sufficient funds for the stay
required
Proof of accommodation / hotel booking or host details
required
US$25 (single entry) in cash for visa on arrival
required
eVisa approval letter and payment receipt printed (if applying online)
recommended
Yellow fever vaccination certificate if arriving from/transiting an endemic country
recommended
Travel/medical insurance for the trip
recommended
Consider KAZA UNIVISA (US$50) if also visiting Zimbabwe / Victoria Falls
optional
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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
Single-entry tourist visaUS$25Visa on arrival or eVisa; valid 90 days, up to 90-day stay
Double-entry visaUS$40Valid 90 days
Multiple-entry visaUS$75e-Visa only; valid 90 days
KAZA UNIVISAUS$50Joint Zambia-Zimbabwe visa, up to 30 days, for Victoria Falls region
Day Tripper visaUS$10Under 24 hours, limited ports of entry
Total estimateUS$25 — US$75incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

Visa on arrival
Issued immediately at port of entry
Get the tourist visa at the airport or land border; pay US$25 in USD cash. Simplest option for most Brazilian tourists.
eVisa (online in advance)
Approx. 3 working days
Apply through the official eServices portal, pay by card, and receive an approval letter to present on arrival. Good for those wanting certainty before flying.
Zambian Mission abroad
Varies (typically 5-10 working days)
Apply in person/by post at a Zambian embassy or consulate before travel; useful only if you specifically need a visa stamped in advance.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
Brazil is not on Zambia's visa-free list
Despite Zambia's January 2025 visa-waiver expansion to 167 nationalities (Statutory Instrument No. 78 of 2024), Brazil was not included - though neighboring Argentina was. Brazilian passport holders therefore still need a visa.
High
/02
Visa on arrival is officially available to Brazil
The Zambia Department of Immigration lists Brazil among nationalities that may obtain a visa on arrival at any port of entry or from Zambian missions abroad.
High
/03
eVisa option for added certainty
Brazilians can alternatively apply online via the official eServices portal before travel, receiving an approval letter to present on arrival.
Medium
/04
Yellow fever requirement when arriving from endemic areas
Travelers arriving from or transiting yellow-fever-endemic countries may be asked for a vaccination certificate.
Low
/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01
Immigration
Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.
/02
Customs
Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.
/03
Connectivity
Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.
/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024
2026-05-30 · major
Brazil to Zambia route verified
Confirmed against the Zambia Department of Immigration official site that Brazil is on the visa-on-arrival list (item #3) and not on the 167-nation visa-free list; verified fees (single US$25 / double US$40 / multiple US$75) and 90-day tourist stay.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Can Brazilians enter Zambia visa-free?—
No. Brazil is not among Zambia's 167 visa-exempt nationalities. Even after the January 2025 visa-waiver expansion, Brazil was not added, so Brazilians must obtain a visa on arrival or an eVisa.
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