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Zambia visa for Dutch citizens

Entry requirement

Visa-free up to 90 days

Zambia admits Dutch 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 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

For longer stays: study, work and residence

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Zambian citizens travelling to the Netherlands

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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 the Netherlands 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).

Good to know

How long Dutch citizens can stay in Zambia

Dutch citizens may stay in Zambia for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Zambia.

Zambia’s neighbours for Dutch citizens

Mozambique, Malawi and Angola admit Dutch citizens visa-free.

Zambian citizens travelling to the Netherlands

Zambian citizens need a visa for the Netherlands, obtained before travel.

Frequently asked questions

Do Dutch citizens need a visa for Zambia?

Zambia admits Dutch citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

How long can Dutch citizens stay in Zambia?

Dutch citizens can stay in Zambia for up to 90 days.

Do Zambian citizens need a visa for the Netherlands?

Zambian citizens need a visa for the Netherlands, obtained before travel.

Can Dutch citizens enter Zambia visa-free?

Yes, Dutch citizens can enter Zambia without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.

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.