DR Congo
Zambia
Zambia visa for citizens of DR Congo
Entry requirement
Citizens of DR Congo receive their visa for Zambia at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Zambia visa?
Visa-free entry and visiting permit for stays over 90 days
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Ordinary visit up to 90 days; visiting permit adds three months at a time, up to nine months in 12 months
- Fee
- ZMW 6,667
For the tourist visa, Zambia’s official sources give a standard fee of ZMW 6,667, and applications are made on eservices.zambiaimmigration.gov.zm. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Ordinary visit up to 90 days; visiting permit adds three months at a time, up to nine months in 12 months.
Zambian citizens travelling to DR Congo
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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.
Before travelling from DR Congo to Zambia, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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 citizens of DR Congo can stay in Zambia
Citizens of DR Congo may stay in Zambia for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Zambia.
How citizens of DR Congo apply
Citizens of DR Congo receive the visa for Zambia at the port of entry, so they should have their passport, the fee and any documents the officers may ask for, such as a return ticket.
Zambia’s neighbours for citizens of DR Congo
Zimbabwe admits citizens of DR Congo visa-free. Angola requires citizens of DR Congo to obtain a visa in advance.
Zambian citizens travelling to DR Congo
Zambian citizens need a visa for DR Congo, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 7 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of DR Congo need a visa for Zambia?
Citizens of DR Congo receive their visa for Zambia at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
How long can citizens of DR Congo stay in Zambia?
Citizens of DR Congo can stay in Zambia for up to 90 days with a visa on arrival.
How much does the Zambia tourist visa cost?
Zambia’s official sources give a standard fee of ZMW 6,667 for the tourist visa.
Do Zambian citizens need a visa for DR Congo?
Zambian citizens need a visa for DR Congo, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 7 days.
Can citizens of DR Congo enter Zambia visa-free?
No; citizens of DR Congo need a visa on arrival in Zambia.
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.