New Zealand
Zambia
Zambia visa for New Zealand citizens
Entry requirement
New Zealand citizens can visit Zambia without a visa for 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
Zambian citizens travelling to New Zealand
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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.
New Zealand 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 New Zealand citizens can stay in Zambia
New Zealand citizens may stay in Zambia for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Zambia.
Zambia’s neighbours for New Zealand citizens
Malawi and Angola admit New Zealand citizens visa-free.
Zambian citizens travelling to New Zealand
New Zealand requires Zambian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for Zambia?
New Zealand citizens can visit Zambia without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can New Zealand citizens stay in Zambia?
New Zealand citizens can stay in Zambia for up to 90 days.
Do Zambian citizens need a visa for New Zealand?
New Zealand requires Zambian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can New Zealand citizens enter Zambia visa-free?
Yes, New Zealand 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.