Visa Zambia
Gather, complete, and submit the requirements below.
Zambia Tourist Visa Requirements
Original, signed U. S. Passport
with at least 6 months of remaining validity beyond stay in Zambia, with adequate unused visa pages to allow for entry and exit stamps upon arrival and departure from Zambia. Note* Amendment pages in the back of your passport are NOT to be used for entry and exit stamps or visa issuance.
Zambia Visa Application Form
Please download, print, complete, and sign the Visa application.
2 Recent Passport-type photograph
(2″ x 2″) in color, front view with white background.
Personal Invitation
A letter from host (relative or friend) in lieu of hotel reservation.
Itinerary
Copy of round trip tickets or confirmed itinerary.
Zambia Business Visa Requirements
Original, signed U. S. Passport
with at least 6 months of remaining validity beyond stay in Zambia, with adequate unused visa pages to allow for entry and exit stamps upon arrival and departure from Zambia. Note* Amendment pages in the back of your passport are NOT to be used for entry and exit stamps or visa issuance.
Visa Zambia Visa Application Form
Please download, print, complete, and sign the Visa application.
4 Recent Passport-type photograph
(2″ x 2″) in color, front view with white background.
Business Letter
A business letter from the sending company in the US. The letter should be printed on the company letterhead stationery, addressed to “The Consulate of Zambia, Visa Section”, and signed by a senior manager, Vice-President or above. The business letter must adhere to the following guidelines:
Briefly introduce the applicant and specify the employment status/position held in the company by the applicant.
State the nature of the business to be conducted (ie. business meetings, contract negotiations, etc.) and the names and addresses of companies to be contacted in Zambia.
Specify the Type and desired Validity of the visa (ie. a one-year multiple-entry business visa).
Guarantee of sufficient funds for travel.
Business Invitation
A business invitation letter from the sponsoring company in Zambia. The letter should be printed on company letterhead stationery, addressed to “Consulate General of Zambia, Visa Section”, and signed by a senior manager, Vice-President or above. The business letter must adhere to the following guidelines:
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- Briefly introduce the applicant (please specify employment status/position held in the company by applicant).
- State the nature of the business to be conducted (ie. business meetings, contract negotiations, etc.) and the names and addresses of companies to be contacted in Zambia.
- Specify the Type and desired Validity of the visa (ie. a single entry business visa).
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Zambia Official Visa Requirements
Original, signed U. S. Passport
with at least 6 months of remaining validity beyond stay in Zambia, with adequate unused visa pages to allow for entry and exit stamps upon arrival and departure from Zambia. Note* Amendment pages in the back of your passport are NOT to be used for entry and exit stamps or visa issuance.
Visa Zambia Application Form
Please download, print, complete, and sign the Visa application.
2 Recent Passport-type photograph
(2″ x 2″) in color, front view with white background.
State Department Letter
A letter from the Department of State addressed to the Embassy of Zambia, Washington DC, explaining the nature and dates of travel. The letter also should indicate the name and passport number of the applicant.
Itinerary
Copy of round trip tickets or confirmed itinerary.
Instructions
Please send the passport(s) and all completed documents to the address below:
Visa DC, 13800 Coppermine Road Herndon VA. 20171-9998
Visa Zambia Embassy Service Fees
| Fee Type | Duration | Processing | Regular Service: | Rush Service fee: | Consular Fee | Total Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | – | $98.00 | $98 | |||
| Single | 5-7 Business Days | $98.00 | $50 | $148 | ||
| Double | 5-7 Business Days | $98.00 | $80 | $178 | ||
| Multiple | 5-7 Business Days | $98.00 | $80 | $178 |
Other Information
FedEx Options
- $29.50 Fed Ex Letter (Not Including AL +HI – USA ONLY)
- $75.00 Fed Ex Envelope (First Overnight – Overweight package)
- $48.50 Fed Ex (Saturday Delivery – USA ONLY)