Switzerland
Zambia
Zambia visa for Swiss citizens
Entry requirement
Zambia admits Swiss 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
Zambian citizens travelling to Switzerland
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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.
Swiss 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 Swiss citizens can stay in Zambia
Swiss citizens may stay in Zambia for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Zambia.
Zambia’s neighbours for Swiss citizens
Mozambique and Angola admit Swiss citizens visa-free.
Zambian citizens travelling to Switzerland
Zambian citizens need a visa for Switzerland, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Swiss citizens need a visa for Zambia?
Zambia admits Swiss citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Swiss citizens stay in Zambia?
Swiss citizens can stay in Zambia for up to 90 days.
Do Zambian citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
Zambian citizens need a visa for Switzerland, obtained before travel.
Can Swiss citizens enter Zambia visa-free?
Yes, Swiss 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.