Zambia
Tanzania
Tanzania visa for Zambian citizens
Entry requirement
Zambian citizens do not need a visa for Tanzania: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at zm.tzembassy.go.tz
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Tanzanian citizens travelling to Zambia
TanzaniaZambia Visa-free, 90 days Zambia visa for citizens of Tanzania
Travel advice for Tanzania
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country
- 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 Tanzania, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Tanzania at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 15 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all but essential travel to parts of Tanzania (updated 30 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Tanzania (updated 30 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Zambian citizens can stay in Tanzania
Zambian citizens may stay in Tanzania for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Tanzania.
Tanzania’s neighbours for Zambian citizens
Mozambique, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda and Malawi admit Zambian citizens visa-free.
Tanzanian citizens travelling to Zambia
Zambia admits Tanzanian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Zambia and Tanzania.
Frequently asked questions
Do Zambian citizens need a visa for Tanzania?
Zambian citizens do not need a visa for Tanzania: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
How long can Zambian citizens stay in Tanzania?
Zambian citizens can stay in Tanzania for up to 90 days.
Do Tanzanian citizens need a visa for Zambia?
Zambia admits Tanzanian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Zambian citizens enter Tanzania visa-free?
Yes, Zambian citizens can enter Tanzania without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
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.