- Phone
- +260 (0) 211-357-000
- Website
- zm.usembassy.gov
United States
Zambia
US Embassy in Zambia
1 embassy
The United States is represented in Zambia by 1 mission: an embassy in Lusaka. The United States requires Zambian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
US Embassy in Lusaka
The US embassy is in Lusaka, the capital of Zambia. Its phone number and website are on its page.
United States visa for Zambian citizens
ZambiaUnited States Visa required United States visa for citizens of Zambia
United StatesZambia Visa-free, 90 days Zambia visa for citizens of the United States
United States visa requirements for citizens of Zambia
- B-1/B-2 visitor visa (business / tourism)
- Transit (C visa) – brief
- Student (F/M/J) and work (H, L, O…) visas – brief
- Fee: US$185
- 4 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Zambian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States. Applicants in Zambia turn to the US embassy in Lusaka; many countries also use an outsourced visa centre.
Zambia’s missions in the United States
Missions of Zambia in the United States (2)
In return, Zambia has 2 missions in the United States, including its embassy in Washington D.C.
Good to know
The United States in Zambia
Worldwide, the United States has 314 missions in 179 countries; one of them is in Zambia.
Travel to Zambia for US citizens
Zambia admits US citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days. In Zambia, US citizens can turn to the US embassy for passports and emergency help.
When the US embassy in Zambia is closed
The US 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 States, such as Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the US embassy in Zambia?
The US embassy is in Lusaka.
Do Zambian citizens need a visa for the United States?
The United States requires Zambian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Do US citizens need a visa for Zambia?
Zambia admits US citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Does Zambia have an embassy in the United States?
Yes, Zambia has its embassy in Washington D.C., along with 1 other mission in the United States.