Zambia Visa on Arrival

Zambia Visa on Arrival Overview

While Zambia encourages applying for an e-Visa in advance, Bangladeshi citizens can also obtain a visa on arrival at the main international airports and land borders — including the popular KAZA Univisa, which also covers neighboring Zimbabwe.

জাম্বিয়া আগে থেকে ই-ভিসার আবেদন উৎসাহিত করে, তবে বাংলাদেশি নাগরিকরা প্রধান বিমানবন্দরেও ভিসা পেতে পারেন।

~USD 50
Single-Entry Feeভিসা ফি
30 Days
Visa Validityমেয়াদ
KAZA Univisa
Covers Zambia + Zimbabweদ্বৈত-দেশ ভিসা
e-Visa Preferred
Recommended Routeপ্রস্তাবিত পদ্ধতি

Eligibility & Required Documents

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond arrival, with at least one blank page.
  • A confirmed return or onward flight ticket.
  • Proof of pre-booked accommodation.
  • Proof of sufficient funds for the duration of stay.
  • Yellow fever vaccination certificate, if arriving from a country with risk of transmission.

Step-by-Step Airport Process

  1. After landing at a Zambian international airport (e.g. Kenneth Kaunda International, Lusaka) or arriving at a land border, proceed to the visa counter.
  2. Present your passport, return ticket, and accommodation confirmation.
  3. Choose between a standard single-entry visa or the KAZA Univisa (if visiting both Zambia and Zimbabwe, e.g. around Victoria Falls).
  4. Pay the visa fee in cash (US Dollars widely accepted) and receive your visa stamp.

Fees & Visa Validity

A standard single-entry visa on arrival costs approximately USD 50 and is valid for up to 30 days. The KAZA Univisa costs around USD 50 as well, offers double-entry, and additionally covers travel to Zimbabwe — useful for visiting both sides of Victoria Falls on one trip.

Practical Tips

  • Applying for the e-Visa in advance is recommended by Zambian authorities to reduce wait times, though visa on arrival remains available.
  • Consider the KAZA Univisa if your itinerary includes both Zambia and Zimbabwe around Victoria Falls.
  • Carry cash in US Dollars, as this is the most reliably accepted currency for visa fees.

FAQ

Should I get the e-Visa instead? Zambia recommends the e-Visa for a faster arrival experience, but the on-arrival option remains genuinely available if you prefer not to apply in advance.

What is the KAZA Univisa? A joint visa covering both Zambia and Zimbabwe, ideal for visitors planning to see Victoria Falls from both countries on a single trip.