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South African Embassy in Zambia

1 embassy

South Africa is represented in Zambia by 1 mission: an embassy in Lusaka. Zambian citizens do not need a visa for South Africa: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.

South African Embassy in Lusaka

High Commission of South Africa in Lusaka

High Commission · Lusaka

Address: 26D Cheetah Road, Kabulonga, Lusaka
Phone: +260-211-265571
Website: dirco.gov.za
Head of mission: S Cachalia

The South African embassy is in Lusaka, the capital of Zambia, at 26D Cheetah Road, Kabulonga, Lusaka. The head of mission on record is S Cachalia. Its phone number and website are on its page.

South Africa visa for Zambian citizens

ZambiaSouth Africa Visa-free, 90 days South Africa visa for citizens of Zambia

South AfricaZambia Visa-free, 90 days Zambia visa for citizens of South Africa

South Africa admits Zambian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

Zambia’s missions in South Africa

Missions of Zambia in South Africa (1)

In return, Zambia has an embassy in South Africa, in Pretoria.

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South Africa in Zambia

Worldwide, South Africa has 202 missions in 129 countries; one of them is in Zambia.

Travel to Zambia for South African citizens

No visa is needed by South African citizens for Zambia, for stays of up to 90 days. In Zambia, South African citizens can turn to the South African embassy for passports and emergency help.

When the South African embassy in Zambia is closed

The South African 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 South Africa, such as Day of Reconciliation on Wednesday 16 December 2026.