Costa Rica
Zambia
Zambia visa for Costa Rican citizens
Entry requirement
No visa is needed by Costa Rican 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 Costa Rica
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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.
For a trip from Costa Rica 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 Costa Rican citizens can stay in Zambia
Costa Rican citizens may stay in Zambia for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Zambia.
Zambia’s neighbours for Costa Rican citizens
Angola requires Costa Rican citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Zambian citizens travelling to Costa Rica
Zambian citizens need a visa for Costa Rica, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Zambia?
No visa is needed by Costa Rican citizens for Zambia, for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Costa Rican citizens stay in Zambia?
Costa Rican citizens can stay in Zambia for up to 90 days.
Do Zambian citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
Zambian citizens need a visa for Costa Rica, obtained before travel.
Can Costa Rican citizens enter Zambia visa-free?
Yes, Costa Rican 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.