Missions abroad

Zambian embassies and consulates abroad

  • 31 missions
  • 28 countries
  • 23 embassies

Zambia runs 31 missions in 28 countries: 23 embassies, 2 consulates, 5 honorary consulates and 1 other office. The largest networks are in Germany (3) and the United States (2).

Countries with missions

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Zambian embassies and consulates abroad

Visa rules for Zambia passport holders

Entry rules for Zambia passport holders199 in total

  • Visa-free38
  • Visa on arrival22
  • Electronic travel authorisation3
  • e-Visa42
  • Visa required94

Visa rules for Zambia passport holders

Latest official news

  • Ambassador Chibesakunda meets leading Polish manufacturer of agricultural machinery

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    Her Excellency Ambassador Winnie Natala Chibesakunda held a strategic partnership meeting with UNIA Group, a member of the Chemirol Group and one of Poland’s leading manufacturers of agricultural machinery. During the meeting, UNIA Group expressed its interest in establishing a modern agricultural…

  • ZAMBIA AND CZECH REPUBLIC REVIEW AREAS OF COOPERATION

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    Ms. Etambuyu Anamela Gundersen, Permanent Secretary for International Relations and Cooperation, held a meeting with the Ambassador of the Czech Republic to Zambia, His Excellency Jiří Kyrian, to review ongoing areas of cooperation between the two countries. The discussions focused on current…

  • ZAMBIA EMBASSY IN GERMANY COMMEMORATES KENNETH KAUNDA DAY THROUGH KK 11 FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT

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    The Zambian Embassy in the Federal Republic of Germany held the inaugural KK 11 Football Tournament on Saturday 16th May 2026, to commemorate and celebrate Kenneth Kaunda Day in honour of Zambia’s founding President, Dr Kenneth Kaunda. Speaking at the function, Zambia’s Ambassador to the Federal…

  • GERMANY COMMITS 81.5 MILLION EUROS TO ZAMBIA FOR DEVELOPMENT COOPERATION

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    Germany, Friday, 8th May 2026 -The Federal Republic of Germany has committed €81.5 million to the Republic of Zambia for bilateral technical and financial cooperation for the period 2027–2028. The agreement was signed in Berlin yesterday following the Zambia–Germany Government-to-Government…

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Zambia’s missions by continent

By continent, 13 of Zambia’s missions are in Europe, 9 in Africa, 4 in Asia, 4 in the Americas and 1 in Oceania; Europe accounts for 42%.

Where Zambia has the most missions

After Germany (3), Zambia’s largest networks are in the United States (2).

Embassies of Zambia

Zambia has an embassy in 23 countries. In 5 other countries it has consulates, honorary consulates or other offices but no embassy. Of Zambia’s neighbours, Zimbabwe and Mozambique have no mission of Zambia on record.

Honorary consuls of Zambia

Zambia has 5 honorary consulates, 16% of its network; honorary consulates handle emergencies and simple certifications rather than visas or passports. In Greece, Poland and Serbia, honorary consuls are its only representation.

Frequently asked questions

Where does Zambia have the most consulates?

In Germany, with 3 missions, followed by the United States (2).

In which countries is Zambia represented only by honorary consuls?

Greece, Poland and Serbia.