Zambia
France
France visa for Zambian citizens
Entry requirement
Zambian citizens need a visa for France, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- France visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at zm.ambafrance.org
Which France visa?
Uniform Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment.
France’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is france-visas.gouv.fr. Processing time, as France states it: Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
French missions in Zambia
- Embassy of France in Lusaka
10101 Lusaka
France has 1 mission in Zambia, with its embassy in Lusaka.
French citizens travelling to Zambia
FranceZambia Visa-free, 90 days Zambia visa for citizens of France
Travel advice for France
- 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.
Before travelling from Zambia to France, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates France at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 20 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to France (updated 22 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for France (updated 3 November 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Zambian citizens can stay in France
How long Zambian citizens may stay in France 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 French embassy in Lusaka, or to a visa centre acting for France; fees, documents and processing times are published by France.
France and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by France lets Zambian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to France when it is the main destination of the trip.
France’s neighbours for Zambian citizens
Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Italy, Andorra, Monaco and Spain require Zambian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
French citizens travelling to Zambia
French citizens can visit Zambia without a visa for up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Zambian citizens need a visa for France?
Zambian citizens need a visa for France, obtained before travel.
Where is the French embassy in Zambia?
The French embassy in Zambia is in Lusaka.
How much does the France tourist visa cost?
France’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment.
Do French citizens need a visa for Zambia?
French citizens can visit Zambia without a visa for up to 90 days.
Can Zambian citizens enter France visa-free?
No; Zambian citizens need a visa for France 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.