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Zambia visa for Zimbabwean citizens

Entry requirement

Visa-free up to 90 days

Zambia admits Zimbabwean citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

Maximum stay
90 days
Where to apply
Nothing to apply for in advance

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

For longer stays: study, work and residence

All visa types for Zambia

Zambian citizens travelling to Zimbabwe

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Travel advice for Zambia

  • US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
  • 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.

Zimbabwean citizens planning a trip to Zambia can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Zambia at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 30 July 2023), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Zambia (updated 1 June 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Zambia (updated 22 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long Zimbabwean citizens can stay in Zambia

Zimbabwean citizens may stay in Zambia for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Zambia.

Zambia’s neighbours for Zimbabwean citizens

Tanzania, Mozambique, DR Congo, Namibia, Malawi and Angola admit Zimbabwean citizens visa-free.

Zambian citizens travelling to Zimbabwe

Zambian citizens do not need a visa for Zimbabwe: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free. The rule is the same in both directions between Zimbabwe and Zambia.

Frequently asked questions

Do Zimbabwean citizens need a visa for Zambia?

Zambia admits Zimbabwean citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

How long can Zimbabwean citizens stay in Zambia?

Zimbabwean citizens can stay in Zambia for up to 90 days.

Do Zambian citizens need a visa for Zimbabwe?

Zambian citizens do not need a visa for Zimbabwe: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.

Can Zimbabwean citizens enter Zambia visa-free?

Yes, Zimbabwean citizens can enter Zambia 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.