Republic of Zambia
VISA APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
IN ORDER TO AVOID DELAYS, IT IS ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL FOR APPLICANTS TO ANSWER ALL THE QUESTIONS AND PROVIDE
NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION. NOTE: THE EMBASSY IS NOT OBLIGATED TO INFORM THE APPLICANT IF ANY OF THE
REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET. HOWEVER, INCOMPLETE APPLICATION PACKAGES WILL BE PLACED IN THE PENDING BOX OR
RETURNED TO YOU.
VISA HOURS ARE FROM 9:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. MONDAY – WEDNESDAY EXCLUDING ZAMBIAN AND AMERICAN PUBLIC HOLIDAYS,
(DATES LISTED BELOW). ALLOW THREE (3) TO FIVE (5) BUSINESS DAYS FOR REGULAR PROCESSING EXCEPT PEAK SEASON.
EXPEDITED AND RUSH SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE AT AN ADDITIONAL FEE OF $50.00 FOR SAME DAY PROCESSING AND $40.00
FOR NEXT DAY. RUSH PICK-UPS ARE FROM 3:00PM TO 3:30PM WINTER TIME/4:00PM TO 5:00PM SUMMER TIME, EXCEPT ON
FRIDAYS WHEN PICK-UP WILL BE BETWEEN 12:00 A.M – 2:00 P.M.
1) BEFORE SENDING YOUR PASSPORT - Ensure that
your passport is valid for at least six (6) months beyond
your intended stay in Zambia and Passport must be signed.
Your passport must have a minimum of 2 blank pages
marked with the words "VISA" or "ENTRIES".
2) APPLICATION FORMS must be submitted in duplicate
(two copies) per applicant completed in full. Include
a. TWO recent Passport size 2” X 2” photographs.
b. Photo copy of passport page containing personal
details.
c. Please SIGN the back of each photograph and
staple one photo to each application form. One
photocopy of an original application form will be
accepted.
d. Incase of non-US Citizen applicants, include
photocopy of both passport and resident permit
or any other documents legalizing his/her stay.
e. Return Air ticket or Confirmed ticket booking
and itinerary.
F. All the other nationals apart from the US Passport
holders should apply for Visa one month ahead of time.
3) SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS for the following types of
Visa’s:
I. Clients traveling on business, church business,
Government travel (Diplomatic and Official),
Seminar, Volunteer and Study-related trips should
submit their applications with an official invitation
and cover letter specifying in brief detail the nature
of their intended transactions in Zambia and/or a
copy of work permit from their sponsor or
prospective employers. Attach a copy of flight
itinerary and/or return airline ticket. A Business
Visitor is entitled to Thirty (30) days visit in any
given period of twelve (12) months.
II. Clients traveling on Tourist Visa need to attach a
copy of their flight itinerary or a copy of air ticket.
If available, include a copy of Tour itinerary.
III. Immigrants applying for Visitors’ Visa’s should
include “Letters of Invitation” from their hosts in
Zambia and copy of flight itinerary or ticket. The
“Invitation letter” should include the following:
i. Host’s name and address
ii. Status of host – photocopy of NRC if
Zambian or entry work permit as the
case may be.
iii. Cover letter by applicant
iv. Applicant’s name
v. Length of stay in Zambia
vi. Purpose of visit
4) COMMONWEALTH COUNTRIES
I. Members of the Commonwealth countries listed below
and Ireland, Romania and Yugoslavia are exempted from
applying for visas to Zambia except when traveling for
business (please refer to section 3 above for Supporting
Documents and section 8 for Visa Fees)
Antigua & Barbuda
Bahamas
Barbados
Belize
Botswana
Brunei Darussalam
Cyprus
Dominica
Fiji Island
The Gambia
Ireland
Grenada
Kenya
Jamaica
Lesotho
Kiribati
Maldives
Malawi
Malaysia
Malta
Mozambique
Mauritius
Namibia
Nauru
St. Kitts and Nevis
Romania
St Vincent & Grenadines
St. Lucia
Seychelles
Samoa
Solomon Islands
Singapore
Swaziland
South Africa
Tonga
Tanzania
Tuvalu
Trinidad & Tobago
Uganda
Vanuatu
Zimbabwe
II. The following Commonwealth member states require a visa to
enter Zambia.
Australia
Britain
Canada
New Zealand
5) ALL WEST AFRICAN PASSPORT HOLDERS AND
COUNTRIES LISTED BELOW must obtain visas explicitly
from Lusaka, unless traveling on confirmed Government
Business with an official letter:
Afghanistan
Bangladesh
China
Croatia
India
Hong Kong
Iran
Indonesia
Iraq
Jordan
Kuwait
Lebanon
Libya
Mauritania
Morocco
Oman
Pakistan
Papua New Guinea
Saudi Arabia
Sri Lanka
Somali
Sudan
Syria
Tunisia
Turkmenistan
United Arab Emirates
Uzbekistan
Yemen
6) PROCEDURE: All applicants falling under category (5) above
and Multiple Entry Visa applicants are required to complete the
following steps:
I. Make copies of the relevant pages of your passport;
II. Complete a Visa application form;
III. Include a cover letter stating your reasons for traveling to
Zambia and itinerary; if on business submit introductory
letter from company.
IV. An invitation letter from host; evidence of status i.e.
photocopy of NRC or Passport and entry permit.
V. The Application must be submitted at least one month
before date of travel;
VI. Send all of the above documents to The Chief Immigration
Officer, P. O. Box 50300 Lusaka, Zambia or Fax to 260-1-
251725 / 260-1-252008 / 260-1-254393 or Email:
[email protected] Tel: (260-1) 252622/
252659/252650.
• Note that approved Visa is sent to the Embassy of
Zambia in Washington, DC.
• Follow-up with the Embassy of Zambia, DC
should be made at least 2 weeks after you
submitted your application.
• Once approval is confirmed, send your
documentation to the Washington DC office for
processing.
7) OTHER PERSONS WHO MAY OBTAIN VISAS AT
PORTS OF ENTRY OR MISSIONS ABROAD.
1. Nationals of the following COMESA and SADC countries can
obtain entry visas at the ports of entry or Zambian Missions abroad.
• Angola
• Burundi
• Democratic Republic of Congo
• Djibouti
• Eritrea
• Ethiopia
• Madagascar
• Mozambique
• Rwanda
2.
Albania
Andorra
Angola
Argentina
Australia
Austria
Belarus
Belgium
Bolivia
Brazil
Brunel
Bulgaria
Burundi
Burma (Myanmar)
Canada
Cambodia
Chile
Colombia
Congo Dr,
Congo Brazzaville
Cook Islands
Costa Rica
Cuba
Czech Republic
Denmark
Djibouti
Ecuador
Egypt
Estonia
Ethiopia
France
Germany
Ghana
Greece
Guatemala
Guyana
Haiti
Herzegovina
Honduras
Hungary
Iceland
Israel
Italy
Japan
Kazakhstan
Laos
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Madagascar
Macedonia
Mexico
Moldova
Monaco
Mongolia
Nauru
Nepal
Netherlands
New Caledonia
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Norway
Panama
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Puerto Rico
Russia
Rwanda
Saotome and Prince
Serbia
Slovakia Republic
Slovenia Republic
South Korea
Spain
St Lucia
Sweden
Switzerland
Thailand
Turkey
Ukraine
Uruguay
Western Sahara
Vietnam
United State of America
For Mail Order Visa applications or multiple destination Visa
requests you are required to send your application to:
Urgent Passport and Visa Services
1050 17
th
Street, Suite 1000
Washington DC 20036
Office Ph No: 866-334-8472
Mobile: 703 589 4795
Or visit www.upvservices.com
8) SCANDINAVIAN PASSPORT HOLDERS ONLY: Norway,
Sweden, and Finland nationals shall be issued with gratis visas
at Missions or Port of Entry. The visas are multiple entry and
valid for six (6) months. Denmark – Gratis Visa to be issued at
Mission before travel.
9) VISA FEES LL:
$50.00 – Single Entry Visa
$80.00 – Double Entry Visa
$80.00 – Multiple Entry Visa – Additional application procedure
listed in section 6, above
Expedited Visa Fees
I. $50 – Same day service
II. $40 – Next day service
Validity:
I. 3 years for US passport holders
II. 3 months for all other nationals
Note: Visa fees are non-refundable.
10) PAYMENT: Money Order or Bank Certified Cheques
ONLY. No personal, company or foreign checks. Fees should
be made payable to the Embassy of the Republic of Zambia.
11) HEALTH REQUIREMENTS:
I. Anti-Malaria vaccination is strongly recommended.
Consult your primary physician for details.
II. Yellow fever vaccination certificate.
2011 ZAMBIAN & AMERICAN PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
New Years Day
USA/Zambian
Martin Luther King
USA
Presidents Day
USA
Women’s Day
Zambian
Youth Day
Zambian
Good Friday
Zambian
Holy Saturday
Zambian
Easter Sunday
Zambian
Easter Monday
Zambian
Labour Day
Zambian
Day after labor day
Zambian
Africa Freedom Day
Zambian
Memorial Day
USA
Heroes Day & US
Independence
Zambian/USA
Unity Day
Zambian
Farmer’s Day
Zambian
US Labor Day
USA
Columbus Day
USA
Independence
Zambia
Veteran’s Day
USA
Thanksgiving Day
USA
Christmas Day
Zambian
Day after Christmas
US/Zambian
New Year’s Day
Zambian
Day after New Year
US/Zambian
The Embassy will be closed in observance of the above holidays.
Revised – NOV, 2011 (EOE)
EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA
2419 Massachusetts Avenue, Telephone: (202) 265-9717
NW Washington, DC 20008 Facsimile: (202) 332-0826
E-mail: [email protected] www.zambiaembassy.org
VISA APPLICATION FORM
1. Surname:
2. First Name:
Middle Name:
3. Date of Birth:
Place of Birth:
4. Nationality:
Sex:
5. Profession:
Business Telephone No.
( )
6. Nationality of Parents at time of Birth:
7. Passport No.
Date of Issue:
8. Place of Issue:
Date of Expiration:
9. If accompanied by your spouse or children, give the following particulars: (Note: Every applicant fills out an individual form)
Full Name (s) Date & Place of Birth Relationship
10. Present Address:
Telephone No.
( ) Email:
11. Permanent Address:
Telephone No.
( ) Email:
12. (a) Type of Visa Requested: Tourist ( ) Business ( ) Church ( ) Visitor ( ) Diplomatic ( )
Official ( ) Study ( ) Transit ( ) Volunteer ( ) Courtesy ( )
(b) Entry requested: Single ( ) Double ( ) Multiple ( )
(c) Date of entry into Zambia: ________________________________
(d) Length of Stay in Zambia: ________________________________
13. Final Destination of Journey in Zambia:
Full Residential Address in Zambia:
14. Expected date of Departure from Zambia:
Next Destination from Zambia:
15. Duration and Particulars of any previous residence or visits in Zambia:
16. If traveling on business, please list names and addresses of persons to be visited in Zambia:
17. If visiting relatives or friends, please list names and Residential addresses of persons to be visited in Zambia:
18. Signature of Applicant:_______________________________________________________ Date:__________________
For official use only:
Date
Tag #
Visa fee
Rush Fee
Payment
Visa #
Receipt#
Notations
Rev. 04/2006