Zambia
Germany
Germany visa for Zambian citizens
Entry requirement
Germany requires Zambian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Germany visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at lusaka.diplo.de
Which Germany visa?
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 the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top.
Germany’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is videx.diplo.de. Processing time, as Germany states it: Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
German missions in Zambia
Germany has 1 mission in Zambia, with its embassy in Lusaka.
Germany: visa decisions in Zambia
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,244 | 982 | 235 | 19.3% | 39.0% |
| 2024 | 1,341 | 1,188 | 142 | 10.7% | 77.5% |
| 2025 | 1,272 | 1,167 | 98 | 7.7% | 81.7% |
In 2025, Germany’s embassy and consulates in Zambia (Lusaka) received 1,272 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 1,167. 7.7% of applications were refused. In 2024 it had been 10.7%: the rate fell by 2.9 points. Applications fell by 5% compared with 2024 (1,341).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 11.2% of the applications lodged in Zambia that year. Germany’s consulates worldwide refused 13.1%. Germany was the most applied-for Schengen state in Zambia.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in Zambia, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
German citizens travelling to Zambia
GermanyZambia Visa-free, 90 days Zambia visa for citizens of Germany
Travel advice for Germany
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
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 Germany, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Germany at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 12 May 2025) and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Germany (updated 11 August 2026).
Good to know
How long Zambian citizens can stay in Germany
How long Zambian citizens may stay in Germany 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 German embassy in Lusaka, or to a visa centre acting for Germany; fees, documents and processing times are published by Germany.
Germany and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Germany lets Zambian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Germany when it is the main destination of the trip.
Germany’s neighbours for Zambian citizens
Switzerland, Poland, the Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Luxembourg, France and Austria require Zambian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
German citizens travelling to Zambia
No visa is needed by German citizens for Zambia, for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Zambian citizens need a visa for Germany?
Germany requires Zambian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the German embassy in Zambia?
The German embassy in Zambia is in Lusaka.
How much does the Germany tourist visa cost?
Germany’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top.
Do German citizens need a visa for Zambia?
No visa is needed by German citizens for Zambia, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Zambian citizens enter Germany visa-free?
No; Zambian citizens need a visa for Germany 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.