Indian ordinary passport holders need a visa for Zambia. Apply online for the Zambia eVisa (tourist) before travel; a single-entry visa costs USD 50 and allows a stay of up to 90 days. India is not on Zambia's visa-exemption list (the January 2025 waiver of 53 countries under Statutory Instrument No. 78 of 2024 did not include India), and Indian nationals are not eligible for the KAZA UniVisa. Indian travelers therefore require a visa to enter Zambia. The recommended and most reliable channel is the Zambia eVisa, applied for in advance through the official Department of Immigration e-Services portal. The single-entry tourist visa costs USD 50 and permits a stay of up to 90 days; double-entry and multiple-entry options cost USD 80. While Zambia operates a visa-on-arrival facility at major ports for some visa-requiring nationals, obtaining the eVisa before departure is the conservative, recommended approach to avoid being turned away at check-in or the border. Passports must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry with at least 3 blank pages. eVisa processing typically takes about 3 to 7 working days, so apply at least two to three weeks before travel.
Visa typically valid for entry within 90 days of issue; stay up to 90 days
自签发日起
/02 — 办理流程
如何申请
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Confirm eligibility and passport
Verify your ordinary passport is valid at least 6 months beyond your arrival date and has at least 3 blank pages. India is not visa-exempt for Zambia, so a visa is required.
· 6 months validity· 3 blank pages
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Open the official eVisa portal
Go to the Zambia Department of Immigration e-Services portal and create an account to start a Tourist eVisa application.
· eservices.zambiaimmigration.gov.zm
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Complete the application form
Select Tourism as purpose and choose single, double, or multiple entry. Enter personal, passport, and travel details accurately.
· Purpose: Tourism
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Upload supporting documents
Upload a recent passport-size photo, passport bio-data page, return/round-trip ticket or itinerary, hotel booking, and a cover letter addressed to the Director-General.
· Photo· Itinerary· Hotel booking
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Pay the visa fee and submit
Pay the applicable fee (USD 50 single-entry) online and submit. Apply at least 2-3 weeks before departure.
· USD 50 single-entry
/06
Receive eVisa and travel
Receive the eVisa approval by email, print a copy, and carry it with your passport and supporting documents for inspection on arrival.
Single-entry tourist visaUSD 50Allows one entry, stay up to 90 days
Double-entry visaUSD 80Two entries within validity period
Multiple-entry visaUSD 80Multiple entries; subject to approval
Day-tripper visaUSD 10Re-entry from a neighbouring country within 24 hours
总计估算USD 50 — USD 80含全部
/05 — 办理时间
办理时间
eVisa (online, in advance)
Approx. 3-7 working days
Recommended channel. Apply via the official e-Services portal at least 2-3 weeks before travel and receive approval by email.
Visa on arrival (where permitted)
At the port of entry
Zambia offers visa on arrival at major airports/borders for some visa-requiring nationals, but advance eVisa is safer to avoid boarding or entry issues.
/06 — 拒签风险
常见拒签原因
按频率
/01
India not on visa-exemption list
The January 2025 waiver of 53 countries (SI No. 78 of 2024) did not include India, so a visa remains required.
High
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Not eligible for KAZA UniVisa
The Zambia-Zimbabwe KAZA UniVisa eligible-nationality list does not include India.
Medium
/03
Standard tourist visa policy
India falls in the category of nationals who require a visa to enter Zambia for tourism.
High
/04
eVisa is the recommended route
The official immigration portal supports online eVisa applications, the most reliable advance option for Indian travelers.
Medium
/07 — 抵达之后
落地后须知
/01
Immigration
Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.
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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 — 政策历史
政策变更记录
自 2024 年起
2026-05-30 · 重大
India to Zambia route verified
Confirmed against Zambia Department of Immigration that India is not in the 53-country visa waiver (SI No. 78 of 2024, effective 1 Jan 2025) and is not KAZA UniVisa eligible; eVisa is the recommended channel. Single-entry tourist fee USD 50.
/09 — 常见问题
常见问题
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Zambia?—
Yes. India is not on Zambia's visa-exemption list, so an ordinary Indian passport holder needs a visa. The recommended option is the Zambia eVisa applied for online before travel.
How much does a Zambia tourist visa cost for Indians?+