Uganda
Zambia
Zambia visa for Ugandan citizens
Entry requirement
Ugandan citizens do not need a visa for Zambia: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
- 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 Uganda
ZambiaUganda Visa-free, 90 days Uganda 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 Uganda 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Ugandan citizens can stay in Zambia
Ugandan citizens may stay in Zambia for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Zambia.
Zambia’s neighbours for Ugandan citizens
Zimbabwe, Tanzania and Malawi admit Ugandan citizens visa-free. Angola requires Ugandan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Zambian citizens travelling to Uganda
Uganda admits Zambian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Uganda and Zambia.
Frequently asked questions
Do Ugandan citizens need a visa for Zambia?
Ugandan citizens do not need a visa for Zambia: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
How long can Ugandan citizens stay in Zambia?
Ugandan citizens can stay in Zambia for up to 90 days.
Do Zambian citizens need a visa for Uganda?
Uganda admits Zambian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Ugandan citizens enter Zambia visa-free?
Yes, Ugandan 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.