Laos
Zambia
Zambia visa for Lao citizens
Entry requirement
Zambia admits Lao citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Zambian citizens travelling to Laos
ZambiaLaos Visa required Laos 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.
Lao 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Lao citizens can stay in Zambia
Lao citizens may stay in Zambia for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Zambia.
Zambia’s neighbours for Lao citizens
Angola requires Lao citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Zambian citizens travelling to Laos
Laos requires Zambian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Lao citizens need a visa for Zambia?
Zambia admits Lao citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Lao citizens stay in Zambia?
Lao citizens can stay in Zambia for up to 90 days.
Do Zambian citizens need a visa for Laos?
Laos requires Zambian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can Lao citizens enter Zambia visa-free?
Yes, Lao 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.