Sierra Leone
Zambia
Zambia visa for Sierra Leonean citizens
Entry requirement
Sierra Leonean citizens need a visa for Zambia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- 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
Zambia’s e-Visa costs US$50 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is 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.
Where to apply in Sierra Leone
Zambia has no embassy or consulate in Sierra Leone on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Zambian citizens travelling to Sierra Leone
ZambiaSierra Leone Visa on arrival Sierra Leone 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.
Before travelling from Sierra Leone 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 Sierra Leonean citizens can stay in Zambia
How long Sierra Leonean citizens may stay in Zambia is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Sierra Leonean citizens apply
The e-Visa for Zambia is applied for online on its official government portal; Sierra Leonean citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Zambia’s neighbours for Sierra Leonean citizens
Malawi admits Sierra Leonean citizens visa-free. Angola requires Sierra Leonean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Zambian citizens travelling to Sierra Leone
Zambian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Sierra Leone, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Sierra Leonean citizens need a visa for Zambia?
Sierra Leonean citizens need a visa for Zambia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of Zambia in Sierra Leone?
No. Zambia has no embassy in Sierra Leone.
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 Sierra Leone?
Zambian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Sierra Leone, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Sierra Leonean citizens enter Zambia visa-free?
No; Sierra Leonean 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.