Somalia passport → Zambia
Do Somali citizens need a visa for Zambia?
eVisa (apply online)
Somali passport holders need an eVisa for Zambia. You apply and pay online before you travel.
What this means for your trip
- Apply through the official channel (the government portal, or the airline or agent it names) and keep a printed copy of the approval.
- Processing usually takes a few working days; apply at least two weeks ahead.
- Check that the eVisa type matches your purpose of travel.
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Zambia at a glance
- Capital
- Lusaka
- Currency
- Zambian kwacha (ZMW)
- Languages
- English
- Calling code
- +260
- Region
- Eastern Africa
Zambia for other passports
- SomaliaeVisa
IndiaeVisa
United StatesVisa-free30 days
United KingdomVisa-free30 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free30 days
ChinaVisa-free30 days
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistaneVisa
BangladesheVisa
Sri LankaeVisa
NepaleVisa
NigeriaeVisa
PhilippineseVisa
Nearby in Eastern Africa for Somali passport holders
KenyaVisa-free90 days
RwandaVisa-free90 days
BurundiVisa on arrival30 days
ComorosVisa on arrival45 days
EthiopiaVisa on arrival90 days
MadagascarVisa on arrival90 days
SeychellesVisa on arrival90 days
DjiboutieVisa
Common questions
Do Somali citizens need a visa for Zambia?
Somali passport holders need an eVisa for Zambia. You apply and pay online before you travel.
How long can Somali citizens stay in Zambia?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Somali citizens get a visa on arrival in Zambia?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Somali citizens visit without a visa?
30 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Somalia passport ranks #90 of 93 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.