Ethiopia
Zambia
Zambia visa for Ethiopian citizens
Entry requirement
Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Zambia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Zambia visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Zambia visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Transit visa: up to seven days; KAZA UNIVISA: up to 30 days in 12 months
- Fee
- US$50
For the e-Visa, Zambia’s official sources give a standard fee of US$50, and applications are made on eservices.zambiaimmigration.gov.zm. Longest stay on the e-Visa: Transit visa: up to seven days; KAZA UNIVISA: up to 30 days in 12 months.
Where to apply in Ethiopia
Zambia has no embassy or consulate in Ethiopia on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Zambian citizens travelling to Ethiopia
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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 Ethiopia 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Ethiopian citizens can stay in Zambia
How long Ethiopian citizens may stay in Zambia is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Ethiopian citizens apply
The e-Visa for Zambia is applied for online on its official government portal; Ethiopian citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Zambia’s neighbours for Ethiopian citizens
Angola requires Ethiopian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Zambian citizens travelling to Ethiopia
Zambian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Ethiopia, valid for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Zambia?
Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Zambia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of Zambia in Ethiopia?
No. Zambia has no embassy in Ethiopia.
How much does the Zambia e-Visa cost?
Zambia’s official sources give a standard fee of US$50 for the e-Visa.
Do Zambian citizens need a visa for Ethiopia?
Zambian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Ethiopia, valid for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Ethiopian citizens enter Zambia visa-free?
No; Ethiopian citizens need an e-Visa for 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.