Eritrea
Zambia
Zambia visa for Eritrean citizens
Entry requirement
Zambia issues Eritrean citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 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
Zambia’s tourist visa costs ZMW 6,667 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is 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 Eritrea
ZambiaEritrea Visa required Eritrea 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.
Eritrean 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).
Good to know
How long Eritrean citizens can stay in Zambia
Eritrean citizens may stay in Zambia for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Zambia.
How Eritrean citizens apply
Eritrean citizens 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 Eritrean citizens
Angola requires Eritrean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Zambian citizens travelling to Eritrea
Eritrea requires Zambian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Eritrean citizens need a visa for Zambia?
Zambia issues Eritrean citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
How long can Eritrean citizens stay in Zambia?
Eritrean citizens 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 Eritrea?
Eritrea requires Zambian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can Eritrean citizens enter Zambia visa-free?
No; Eritrean citizens need a visa on arrival in Zambia.
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.