- Address
- 10101 Lusaka
- Phone
- +260 971 054 128
- Website
- zm.ambafrance.org
France
Zambia
French Embassy in Zambia
1 embassy
France is represented in Zambia by 1 mission: an embassy in Lusaka. Zambian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to France.
French Embassy in Lusaka
At 10101 Lusaka, the French embassy represents France towards Zambia. Its phone number and website are on its page.
France visa for Zambian citizens
ZambiaFrance Visa required France visa for citizens of Zambia
FranceZambia Visa-free, 90 days Zambia visa for citizens of France
France visa requirements for citizens of Zambia
- Uniform Schengen visa (type C) for France – tourism or private visit
- Long-stay visa (type D) – study, work, family
- Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – business
- Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – visiting family or friends
- Fee: €90
- 13 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
France requires Zambian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. In Zambia, applications go to the French embassy in Lusaka, or to a visa centre working for France.
Zambia’s missions in France
Missions of Zambia in France (1)
In return, Zambia has an embassy in France, in Paris.
Good to know
France in Zambia
Worldwide, France has 386 missions in 176 countries; one of them is in Zambia.
Travel to Zambia for French citizens
No visa is needed by French citizens for Zambia, for stays of up to 90 days. In Zambia, French citizens can turn to the French embassy for passports and emergency help.
When the French embassy in Zambia is closed
The French embassy in Zambia closes on Zambia’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027 and International Women's Day on Monday 8 March 2027, and usually on some holidays of France, such as Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the French embassy in Zambia?
The French embassy is in Lusaka, at 10101 Lusaka.
Do Zambian citizens need a visa for France?
Zambian citizens need a visa for France, obtained before travel.
Do French citizens need a visa for Zambia?
French citizens do not need a visa for Zambia: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Does Zambia have an embassy in France?
Yes, Zambia has its embassy in Paris.