Rwanda
Zambia
Zambia visa for Rwandan citizens
Entry requirement
Rwandan citizens can get a visa on arrival in Zambia, valid 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
Which Zambia visa?
Visa-free entry and visiting permit for stays over 90 days
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Ordinary visit up to 90 days; visiting permit adds three months at a time, up to nine months in 12 months
- Fee
- ZMW 6,667
Zambia’s tourist visa costs ZMW 6,667 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is eservices.zambiaimmigration.gov.zm. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Ordinary visit up to 90 days; visiting permit adds three months at a time, up to nine months in 12 months.
Zambian citizens travelling to Rwanda
ZambiaRwanda Visa-free, 30 days Rwanda 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.
Rwandan 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 Rwandan citizens can stay in Zambia
Rwandan citizens may stay in Zambia for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Zambia.
How Rwandan citizens apply
Rwandan citizens receive the visa for Zambia at the port of entry, so they should have their passport, the fee and any documents the officers may ask for, such as a return ticket.
Zambia’s neighbours for Rwandan citizens
Tanzania, DR Congo and Angola admit Rwandan citizens visa-free.
Zambian citizens travelling to Rwanda
Zambian citizens do not need a visa for Rwanda: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
Frequently asked questions
Do Rwandan citizens need a visa for Zambia?
Rwandan citizens can get a visa on arrival in Zambia, valid for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Rwandan citizens stay in Zambia?
Rwandan citizens can stay in Zambia for up to 90 days with a visa on arrival.
How much does the Zambia tourist visa cost?
Zambia’s official sources give a standard fee of ZMW 6,667 for the tourist visa.
Do Zambian citizens need a visa for Rwanda?
Zambian citizens do not need a visa for Rwanda: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
Can Rwandan citizens enter Zambia visa-free?
No; Rwandan citizens need a visa on arrival in Zambia.
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.