Apply for a Zambia eVisa

Apply for a Zambia eVisa online by completing the application form, uploading the required documents and paying the visa fee. The approved eVisa is delivered electronically, allowing eligible travellers to prepare for their visit without visiting an embassy.

Before Applying for Zambia eVisa

• Confirm your passport is issued by a country eligible for Zambia eVisa. 
• Ensure the passport is valid for at least 6 months from arrival, with 2 blank pages.
• Know your travel purpose and intended arrival date.
• Keep the passport and other required documents scan ready.

Which Zambia eVisa Should You Select?

Choose the eVisa depending on your travel purpose:

1. Tourist eVisa: Holidays and sightseeing.
2. Business eVisa: Business meetings and visits.
3. Ordinary eVisa: Visiting friends or family in Zambia or for other personal visits. 
4. Transit eVisa: Travelling through Zambia by air or land.
5. Student eVisa: Short-term study purpose.
6. KAZA Univisa: Tourism in Zambia and Zimbabwe.

Documents Required for Online Visa Application 

Common Requirements 

Scan copies of:

1. Passport biographical data page.
2. Recent passport-size photograph.

Additional Requirements (Varies by eVisa type)

Additional supporting documents depending on the eVisa type applied for. 

Before starting the application, the applicant must know the complete documents required for Zambia eVisa. 

How to Complete the Zambia eVisa Application

1. Step 1: Fill Out the Visa Application Form Enter personal, passport and travel details. Select the appropriate visa type. Zambia Tourist Visa (Kaza) is available to a few nationalities. 
2. Step 2: Upload Documents Submit clear scan copies of all required documents.
3. Step 3: Pay the Visa Fee Review the application and pay securely using an accepted payment method.
4. Step 4: Receive Approval Once approved, the approved Zambia eVisa is delivered to the registered email address.

Applying for Family or Group Members

The Add Applicant option available on the application form allows up to 10 travellers in single application. Provide separate documents for each traveller and pay the applicable fee for every applicant together.

Each added applicant is accessed individually.

When Should You Apply?

Apply well before your planned departure. For urgent or immediate travel needs, applicant can select the rush or super-rush processing option by paying additional cost that is added to the total cost of Zambia eVisa.

Early submission allows time for document verification and any additional information requests.

Avoid These Zambia eVisa Application Mistakes

• Entering an incorrect passport number.
• Selecting the wrong visa category.
• Uploading blurred or incomplete documents.
• Providing an inactive email address.

Tip: Check every detail you provide in the application form against the passport before submitting.

Can You Correct Mistakes After Submission?

Contact Zambia visa support immediately if you notice an error. Whether corrections are possible depends on the application's processing stage.

What If Additional Documents Are Requested?

Check the registered email regularly. Submit the requested documents promptly to avoid unnecessary delays.

Self Track Zambia eVisa Application

Use the Zambia eVisa status checker available on the application platform with your application reference details. 

What Happens After Zambia eVisa Approval?

Download and print a copy of the approved eVisa. Carry it with the passport used during the application. 

Present the documents to the immigration officer upon arrival.

Content Disclaimer: Updated October 2026. Verify current requirements with immigration authorities, embassies and airlines before travelling.