Cape Verde
Zambia
Zambia visa for Cape Verdean citizens
Entry requirement
No visa is needed by Cape Verdean citizens for Zambia, for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Zambian citizens travelling to Cape Verde
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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.
Cape Verdean citizens planning a trip to Zambia can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Cape Verdean citizens can stay in Zambia
Cape Verdean citizens may stay in Zambia for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Zambia.
Zambia’s neighbours for Cape Verdean citizens
Angola admits Cape Verdean citizens visa-free.
Zambian citizens travelling to Cape Verde
Zambian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Cape Verde.
Frequently asked questions
Do Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Zambia?
No visa is needed by Cape Verdean citizens for Zambia, for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Cape Verdean citizens stay in Zambia?
Cape Verdean citizens can stay in Zambia for up to 90 days.
Do Zambian citizens need a visa for Cape Verde?
Zambian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Cape Verde.
Can Cape Verdean citizens enter Zambia visa-free?
Yes, Cape Verdean citizens can enter Zambia without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.