Zambia
United Kingdom
United Kingdom visa for Zambian citizens
Entry requirement
Zambian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- United Kingdom visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at gov.uk
Which United Kingdom visa?
Standard Visitor visa (tourism)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 6 months per visit
- Fee
- £135
- Processing time
- Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment
All visa types for the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom’s tourist visa costs £135 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is gov.uk. Processing time, as the United Kingdom states it: Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 6 months per visit.
British missions in Zambia
- High Commission of the United Kingdom in Lusaka
Independence Avenue 5210, 15101 Lusaka
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The United Kingdom has 1 mission in Zambia, with its embassy in Lusaka.
British citizens travelling to Zambia
United KingdomZambia Visa-free, 90 days Zambia visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
Travel advice for the United Kingdom
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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 the United Kingdom, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates the United Kingdom at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 8 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United Kingdom (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Zambian citizens can stay in the United Kingdom
How long Zambian citizens may stay in the United Kingdom 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 British embassy in Lusaka, or to a visa centre acting for the United Kingdom; fees, documents and processing times are published by the United Kingdom.
The United Kingdom’s neighbours for Zambian citizens
Ireland requires Zambian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
British citizens travelling to Zambia
British 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 the United Kingdom?
Zambian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom.
Where is the British embassy in Zambia?
The British embassy in Zambia is in Lusaka.
How much does the United Kingdom tourist visa cost?
The United Kingdom’s official sources give a standard fee of £135 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment.
Do British citizens need a visa for Zambia?
British citizens do not need a visa for Zambia: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Can Zambian citizens enter the United Kingdom visa-free?
No; Zambian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom 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.