Zambia
Italy
Italy visa for Zambian citizens
Entry requirement
Italy requires Zambian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Italy visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at amblusaka.esteri.it
Which Italy visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
Italy’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Italian missions in Zambia
- Embassy of Italy in Lusaka
Diplomatic Triangle, Embassy Park - Plot n. 5211 Lusaka, Lusaka
Italy has 1 mission in Zambia, with its embassy in Lusaka.
Italy: visa decisions in Zambia
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,204 | 1,138 | 66 | 5.5% | 24.2% |
| 2024 | 1,117 | 1,037 | 80 | 7.2% | 14.4% |
| 2025 | 1,124 | 991 | 133 | 11.8% | 10.0% |
In 2025, Italy’s embassy and consulates in Zambia (Lusaka) received 1,124 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 991. 11.8% of applications were refused. In 2024 it had been 7.2%: the rate rose by 4.7 points. The number of applications was almost unchanged (1,117 in 2024).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 11.2% of the applications lodged in Zambia that year. Italy’s consulates worldwide refused 10.8%. Italy was the 2nd 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
Italian citizens travelling to Zambia
ItalyZambia Visa-free, 90 days Zambia visa for citizens of Italy
Travel advice for Italy
- 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 Italy can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Italy at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 9 September 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Italy (updated 3 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Italy (updated 23 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Zambian citizens can stay in Italy
How long Zambian citizens may stay in Italy 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 Italian embassy in Lusaka, or to a visa centre acting for Italy; fees, documents and processing times are published by Italy.
Italy and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Italy lets Zambian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Italy when it is the main destination of the trip.
Italy’s neighbours for Zambian citizens
Switzerland, the Holy See, Slovenia, San Marino, France and Austria require Zambian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Italian citizens travelling to Zambia
Italian citizens do not need a visa for Zambia: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Frequently asked questions
Do Zambian citizens need a visa for Italy?
Italy requires Zambian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Italian embassy in Zambia?
The Italian embassy in Zambia is in Lusaka.
How much does the Italy tourist visa cost?
Italy’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Zambia?
Italian citizens do not need a visa for Zambia: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Can Zambian citizens enter Italy visa-free?
No; Zambian citizens need a visa for Italy 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.