How to Get a Transit Visa for Zambia

Zambia Transit Visa

Zambia Transit Visa

If you are traveling through Zambia en route to another destination, you might need to get a transit visa depending on what country you are from.

As mentioned here at the Zambia Department of Immigration, transit visas are issued to nationals who require visas to enter Zambia and are transiting through using land transport. The Transit visa is valid for up to seven (7) days.

Go to my Zambia visa page for information on other types of visas for Zambia.

I’ll break everything down for you below about how to go about getting the Zambia Transit Visa.

Visa required for U.S. citizens before you go to Zambia: No.

  • A single-entry visa can be obtained at the port of entry.
  • You are going to need to apply in advance at a Zambian Embassy or consulate for a multiple-entry visa.

Visa required for non-U.S. citizens before you go to Zambia:

1
Find your closest consulate
2
Gather documentation

You need to check the website of the Consulate or Embassy you found in Step 1 above to confirm what documents are required for you.

3
Visa fee
  • Visa fees might vary depending on where you apply, so go to the website of the Embassy or Consulate you found in Step 1.
  • If you are applying in the U.S., the latest visa fees are listed here.
4
Submit materials
  • Submit your required materials from Step 2 and visa fee from Step 3 to the Embassy or Consulate you found in Step 1.
  • Submission instructions will vary from consulate to consulate. Check the submission instructions at the website of the embassy or consulate you found in Step 1.
5
Receive your visa

Congratulations!  The Embassy or Consulate of Zambia will give to you your brand new Zambia visa.

6
Vaccination information

Don’t get sick!  Check vaccination requirements here.

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