High Commission of the United Kingdom in Lusaka
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- Independence Avenue 5210, 15101 Lusaka
- Website
- gov.uk
- Head of mission
- Rebecca Terzeon
United Kingdom
Zambia
British Embassy in Zambia
1 embassy
The United Kingdom is represented in Zambia by 1 mission: an embassy in Lusaka. Zambian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom.
British Embassy in Lusaka
The United Kingdom has its embassy in Lusaka, the capital; the address on record is Independence Avenue 5210, 15101 Lusaka. The head of mission on record is Rebecca Terzeon. Its website is linked on its page.
United Kingdom visa for Zambian citizens
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United KingdomZambia Visa-free, 90 days Zambia visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
United Kingdom visa requirements for citizens of Zambia
- Standard Visitor visa (up to 6 months)
- Visitor in Transit visa (landside)
- Student and work routes (brief)
- Fee: £135
- 5 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
The United Kingdom requires Zambian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. Applicants in Zambia turn to the British embassy in Lusaka; many countries also use an outsourced visa centre.
Zambia’s missions in the United Kingdom
Missions of Zambia in the United Kingdom (1)
In return, Zambia has an embassy in the United Kingdom, in London.
Good to know
The United Kingdom in Zambia
Worldwide, the United Kingdom has 280 missions in 168 countries; one of them is in Zambia.
Travel to Zambia for British citizens
Zambia admits British citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days. In Zambia, British citizens can turn to the British embassy for passports and emergency help.
When the British embassy in Zambia is closed
The British 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 the United Kingdom, such as Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the British embassy in Zambia?
The British embassy is in Lusaka, at Independence Avenue 5210, 15101 Lusaka.
Do Zambian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom requires Zambian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
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.
Does Zambia have an embassy in the United Kingdom?
Yes, Zambia has its embassy in London.