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Zambia visa for Chinese citizens
Entry requirement
No visa is needed by Chinese 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 China
ZambiaChina Visa required China 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 China 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).
Good to know
How long Chinese citizens can stay in Zambia
Chinese citizens may stay in Zambia for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Zambia.
Zambia’s neighbours for Chinese citizens
Mozambique, Malawi and Angola admit Chinese citizens visa-free.
Zambian citizens travelling to China
Zambian citizens need a visa for China, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Zambia?
No visa is needed by Chinese citizens for Zambia, for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Chinese citizens stay in Zambia?
Chinese citizens can stay in Zambia for up to 90 days.
Do Zambian citizens need a visa for China?
Zambian citizens need a visa for China, obtained before travel.
Can Chinese citizens enter Zambia visa-free?
Yes, Chinese 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.