Zambia Visa Requirements

Select your passport above to see entry requirements for Zambia.

🇧🇫 For a Burkina Faso passport

With a Burkina Faso passport, Zambia requires a visa arranged in advance through an embassy or consulate — this is not something you can sort out on arrival or online, so plan ahead.

You're allowed to stay for 30–90 days (single entry typically 30 days). Processing typically takes Not officially stated; advance clearance required (~4–5 business days per aggregators).

The official fee is From US$25 (single entry); US$40 double; US$75 multiple.

One more thing worth knowing: Burkina Faso is on Zambia's official 'Nationals Requiring Visa Prior to Travel' list, so the visa must be applied for online via the eServices portal and a letter of approval obtained before travel..

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Frequently asked questions

How long before my trip should I start the Zambia visa process?

Start as early as possible — embassy and consulate visa processing for Zambia is not something that can be rushed reliably, and required documents (invitation letters, proof of accommodation, financial statements) can take time to gather. Leaving this until close to your travel date is the single most common cause of missed trips.

Can I get a Zambia visa faster if my trip is an emergency?

Some embassies offer expedited or urgent processing for a higher fee, but this isn't universal and isn't guaranteed even when offered. Contact Zambia's embassy or consulate directly and ask specifically about emergency processing — don't assume it exists or rely on a third-party site's claim that it does.

Is the information on this page guaranteed to be accurate?

We check what we publish against official sources where we can, and clearly flag anything still pending verification. Even so, visa rules change — sometimes with very little notice — so please treat this page as a strong starting point, not a final word, and confirm directly with the official source linked above before you book or fly.

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Before you travel — checklist

Check your passport has enough remaining validity for your trip to Zambia — many countries require at least 6 months beyond your travel dates, even for visa-free entry.
Start your visa application process well before your travel date — don't leave this until the last few days.
Budget for the entry fee (From US$25 (single entry); US$40 double; US$75 multiple) and check whether it needs to be paid in a specific currency or method.
Note this specific requirement for Zambia: Burkina Faso is on Zambia's official 'Nationals Requiring Visa Prior to Travel' list, so the visa must be applied for online via the eServices portal and a letter of approval obtained before travel..
Check whether Zambia requires proof of onward or return travel — some border officers ask for this even when it isn't formally listed as a requirement.
Consider travel insurance that covers your trip to Zambia, particularly if any medical or emergency evacuation coverage is required or advisable for the region.
This page's details for Zambia are still pending full verification — confirm everything directly with an official government source before finalising your plans.