Canada
Zambia
Zambia visa for Canadian citizens
Entry requirement
Canadian citizens can visit Zambia without a visa for up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at zambiahighcommission.ca
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Zambian citizens travelling to Canada
ZambiaCanada Visa required Canada visa for citizens of Zambia
Travel advice for Zambia
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from Canada to Zambia, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Zambia at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 30 July 2023), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Zambia (updated 1 June 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Zambia (updated 22 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Canadian citizens can stay in Zambia
Canadian citizens may stay in Zambia for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Zambia.
Zambia’s neighbours for Canadian citizens
Mozambique, Malawi and Angola admit Canadian citizens visa-free.
Zambian citizens travelling to Canada
Zambian citizens need a visa for Canada, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Zambia?
Canadian citizens can visit Zambia without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can Canadian citizens stay in Zambia?
Canadian citizens can stay in Zambia for up to 90 days.
Do Zambian citizens need a visa for Canada?
Zambian citizens need a visa for Canada, obtained before travel.
Can Canadian citizens enter Zambia visa-free?
Yes, Canadian citizens can enter Zambia without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.