Zambia
Canada
Canada visa for Zambian citizens
Entry requirement
Canada requires Zambian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Canada visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at international.gc.ca
Which Canada visa?
Visitor visa (temporary resident visa, TRV)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer
- Fee
- CA$100
- Processing time
- Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics
For the tourist visa, Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100, and applications are made on canada.ca. Processing time, as Canada states it: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer.
Canadian missions in Zambia
- High Commission of Canada in Lusaka
5210 Independence Avenue, Lusaka
Canada has 1 mission in Zambia, with its embassy in Lusaka.
Canadian citizens travelling to Zambia
CanadaZambia Visa-free, 90 days Zambia visa for citizens of Canada
Travel advice for Canada
- 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 Zambia to Canada, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Canada at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 4 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Canada (updated 2 June 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Canada (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Zambian citizens can stay in Canada
How long Zambian citizens may stay in Canada is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Zambian citizens apply
In Zambia, applications go to the Canadian embassy in Lusaka, or to a visa centre acting for Canada; fees, documents and processing times are published by Canada.
Canada’s neighbours for Zambian citizens
The United States requires Zambian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Canadian citizens travelling to Zambia
Canadian citizens can visit Zambia without a visa for up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Zambian citizens need a visa for Canada?
Canada requires Zambian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Canadian embassy in Zambia?
The Canadian embassy in Zambia is in Lusaka.
How much does the Canada tourist visa cost?
Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics.
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Zambia?
Canadian citizens can visit Zambia without a visa for up to 90 days.
Can Zambian citizens enter Canada visa-free?
No; Zambian citizens need a visa for Canada obtained in advance.
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.