Zambia: do South Africans need a visa?

Tourism and ordinary visits (90 days/12 months); business visits (30 days/12 months). Work requires a Temporary Employment Permit.23

Confirmed on an official government source

At least 6 months' validity from date of entry and at least 3 full blank pages.2

Confirmed on an official government source

No visa needed. Optional KAZA UNIVISA (USD 50, valid up to 30 days while the holder stays within Zambia and Zimbabwe, plus day trips to Botswana via Kazungula) is available online and at selected airports/land borders, but South Africans are visa-exempt in both Zambia and Zimbabwe, so it is unnecessary for them. Official e-services portal: eservices.zambiaimmigration.gov.zm.24

Confirmed on an official government source

Not applicable for visits. For permits: Zambia High Commission in Pretoria or Department of Immigration, Lusaka (zambiavisa@zambiaimmigration.gov.zm).1

Not yet confirmed by an official source

Not published by official sources

Air arrivals must hold valid return air tickets.2

Confirmed on an official government source

Land/water arrivals must show enough funds for their stay in and departure from Zambia.2

Confirmed on an official government source

Not published by official sources

Zambia: yellow fever certificate required if arriving from a country with yellow fever transmission risk. South Africa's own rule (DIRCO): Zambia is NOT on South Africa's yellow-fever certificate list (WHO lists it as low potential for exposure), so no certificate is needed to return to SA from Zambia.45

Confirmed by other governments' official advice

Not published by official sources

Visitors whose endorsed period has expired may apply at the nearest Immigration Office to extend, within the 90-day limit. Business visitors wanting to stay longer need a Temporary Employment Permit. Overstay penalties not published on pages checked.3

Confirmed on an official government source

Not published by official sources

Not published by official sources