Germany
Zambia
Zambia visa for German citizens
Entry requirement
German citizens do not need a visa for Zambia: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at zambiaembassy.de
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Zambian citizens travelling to Germany
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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 Germany 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 German citizens can stay in Zambia
German citizens may stay in Zambia for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Zambia.
Zambia’s neighbours for German citizens
Mozambique, Malawi and Angola admit German citizens visa-free.
Zambian citizens travelling to Germany
Zambian citizens need a visa for Germany, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do German citizens need a visa for Zambia?
German citizens do not need a visa for Zambia: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
How long can German citizens stay in Zambia?
German citizens can stay in Zambia for up to 90 days.
Do Zambian citizens need a visa for Germany?
Zambian citizens need a visa for Germany, obtained before travel.
Can German citizens enter Zambia visa-free?
Yes, German citizens can enter Zambia without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
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.