Zambia
Egypt
Egypt visa for Zambian citizens
Entry requirement
Zambian citizens need a visa for Egypt, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Egypt visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Egypt visa?
Tourist visa issued by an Egyptian embassy or consulate
Key facts
- Processing time
- Set by each mission. The Egyptian consulate in Washington allows at least 10 business days, and 6 to 8 weeks for nationalities needing prior security approval.
Processing time, as Egypt states it: Set by each mission. The Egyptian consulate in Washington allows at least 10 business days, and 6 to 8 weeks for nationalities needing prior security approval.
Egyptian missions in Zambia
- Embassy of Egypt in Lusaka
Pandit Nehru Road, Lusaka
Egypt has 1 mission in Zambia, with its embassy in Lusaka.
Egyptian citizens travelling to Zambia
EgyptZambia e-Visa Zambia visa for citizens of Egypt
Travel advice for Egypt
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
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 Egypt, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Egypt at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 14 July 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Egypt (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Egypt (updated 5 November 2026).
Good to know
How long Zambian citizens can stay in Egypt
How long Zambian citizens may stay in Egypt 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 Egyptian embassy in Lusaka, or to a visa centre acting for Egypt; fees, documents and processing times are published by Egypt.
Egypt’s neighbours for Zambian citizens
Sudan and Palestine require Zambian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Egyptian citizens travelling to Zambia
Egyptian citizens need an e-Visa for Zambia, applied for online before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Zambian citizens need a visa for Egypt?
Zambian citizens need a visa for Egypt, obtained before travel.
Where is the Egyptian embassy in Zambia?
The Egyptian embassy in Zambia is in Lusaka.
Do Egyptian citizens need a visa for Zambia?
Egyptian citizens need an e-Visa for Zambia, applied for online before travel.
Can Zambian citizens enter Egypt visa-free?
No; Zambian citizens need a visa for Egypt 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.