Zambia
China
China visa for Zambian citizens
Entry requirement
Zambian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to China.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- China visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at zm.china-embassy.gov.cn
Which China visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Duration of stay printed on the visa (short-stay visas allow up to 180 days per entry)
- Processing time
- Set by the mission or visa application centre where you apply
China’s official site for the tourist visa is consular.mfa.gov.cn. Processing time, as China states it: Set by the mission or visa application centre where you apply. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Duration of stay printed on the visa (short-stay visas allow up to 180 days per entry).
Chinese missions in Zambia
- Embassy of China in Lusaka
United Nations Avenue, Lusaka
China has 1 mission in Zambia, with its embassy in Lusaka.
Chinese citizens travelling to Zambia
ChinaZambia Visa-free, 90 days Zambia visa for citizens of China
Travel advice for China
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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.
Zambian citizens planning a trip to China can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates China at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 18 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to China (updated 27 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for China (updated 27 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Zambian citizens can stay in China
How long Zambian citizens may stay in China 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 Chinese embassy in Lusaka, or to a visa centre acting for China; fees, documents and processing times are published by China.
China’s neighbours for Zambian citizens
Laos, Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Myanmar, North Korea and Russia require Zambian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Chinese citizens travelling to Zambia
Zambia admits Chinese citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Zambian citizens need a visa for China?
Zambian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to China.
Where is the Chinese embassy in Zambia?
The Chinese embassy in Zambia is in Lusaka.
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Zambia?
Zambia admits Chinese citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Zambian citizens enter China visa-free?
No; Zambian citizens need a visa for China obtained in advance.
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.