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Zambia
Zambia visa for Nigerian citizens
Entry requirement
Zambia requires a visa from Nigerian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- 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.
Zambian missions in Nigeria
Zambia has 1 mission in Nigeria, with its embassy in Abuja.
Zambian citizens travelling to Nigeria
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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.
Nigerian 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 Nigerian citizens can stay in Zambia
How long Nigerian citizens may stay in Zambia is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Nigerian citizens apply
The e-Visa for Zambia is applied for online on its official government portal; Nigerian citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Zambia’s neighbours for Nigerian citizens
Angola requires Nigerian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Zambian citizens travelling to Nigeria
Nigeria requires a visa from Zambian citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Nigeria and Zambia.
Frequently asked questions
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Zambia?
Zambia requires a visa from Nigerian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Where is the Zambian embassy in Nigeria?
The Zambian embassy in Nigeria is in Abuja.
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 Nigeria?
Nigeria requires a visa from Zambian citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
Can Nigerian citizens enter Zambia visa-free?
No; Nigerian 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.