Zambia
Turkey
Turkey visa for Zambian citizens
Entry requirement
Zambian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Turkey.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Turkey visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at lusaka-be.mfa.gov.tr
Which Turkey visa?
Sticker visa for tourism and business visits (Turkish mission)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days per visa; never more than 90 days within 180 days.
- Processing time
- Apply at least one month before travel, as recommended by the Ministry.
Processing time, as Turkey states it: Apply at least one month before travel, as recommended by the Ministry. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days per visa; never more than 90 days within 180 days.
Turkish missions in Zambia
Turkey has 1 mission in Zambia, with its embassy in Lusaka.
Turkish citizens travelling to Zambia
TurkeyZambia Visa-free, 90 days Zambia visa for citizens of Turkey
Travel advice for Turkey
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all 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.
For a trip from Zambia to Turkey, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Turkey at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 8 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Turkey (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Turkey (updated 20 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Zambian citizens can stay in Turkey
How long Zambian citizens may stay in Turkey 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 Turkish embassy in Lusaka, or to a visa centre acting for Turkey; fees, documents and processing times are published by Turkey.
Turkey’s neighbours for Zambian citizens
Greece, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Bulgaria require Zambian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Turkish citizens travelling to Zambia
No visa is needed by Turkish citizens for Zambia, for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Zambian citizens need a visa for Turkey?
Zambian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Turkey.
Where is the Turkish embassy in Zambia?
The Turkish embassy in Zambia is in Lusaka.
Do Turkish citizens need a visa for Zambia?
No visa is needed by Turkish citizens for Zambia, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Zambian citizens enter Turkey visa-free?
No; Zambian citizens need a visa for Turkey 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.