The Republic of Zambia, more specifically the Ministry of Home Affairs (Department of Immigration), launched the e-Visa system in October 2015. The electronic visa (e-Visa) is an online system for applying for a visa to Zambia. Travelers who ordinarily require a visa to come to Zambia are eligible to apply through this procedure after submitting the required information and payment.
iVisa offers a fast and simple solution to obtaining your Zambian e-Visa. Travelers fill out an online application and are sent an electronic Visa on Arrival Tourist Letter. The immigration official upon arrival can look up the letter on their system, but we highly recommend that travelers print out the document. Upon presentation of the letter, the immigration official will provide the visa at the airport. It is all a very simple process.
Required Documents to Apply
Applicant Photo
Passport Personal Details Scan
Proof of Accommodation
Airline Confirmation
Cover Letter
Last Page of Passport (if applicable)
Invitation Letter (if applicable)
Business Registration of Inviting Company (if applicable)
Important Instructions
The e-Visa Approval Letter is valid for 90 days after issued. You can enter Zambia on any date within this period.
Your passport must be valid for at least six months following your listed arrival date.
Failure to enter within this period renders your e-Visa Approval Letter invalid, and thus you will have to apply again.
Single Entry, Double Entry and Multiple Entry visas are valid for 90 days after issued, with the exception of nationals from the United States of America, for whom multiple entry visas have a validity of 3 years (on a reciprocal basis).
You can ONLY use the visa approval letter these 3 airports:
1) Kenneth Kaunda International Airport – Lusaka
2) Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula International Airport – Livingstone
3) Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport - Ndola
An e-Visa is an official document permitting entry into and travel within Zambia. It is an alternative to visas issued at Zambia missions and at the ports of entry. Upon arrival at the Port of entry, you are expected to present your passport and your visa approval letter.
Depending on your nationality and the purpose of the visit there may be additional requirements, but the essential requirements we need you to provide us are:
Applicant Photo
Passport Personal Details Scan
Proof of Accommodation
Airline Confirmation
Cover Letter
Last Page of Passport (if applicable)
Invitation Letter (if applicable)
Business Registration of Inviting Company (if applicable)
HOW TO TAKE THE PERFECT PHOTO FOR YOUR VISA:
HOW TO TAKE THE PERFECT PHOTO OF THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
The cost of the Zambia e-Visa varies depending on the number of entries you choose. A Single Entry e-Visa costs USD 52.00, the Double Entry e-Visa costs USD 82.00 while Multiple Entry e-Visa costs USD 152.00. Additionally, there is a service fee of USD 25.00 for standard processing. For rush and super rush processing, the service fee is USD 65.00 and USD 85.00 respectively.
No, since immigration officers at Ports of Entry can verify your e-Visa approval in their systems. However, it is recommended you carry your printed e-Visa approval letter just in case.
All nationalities that require a visa to enter Zambia are eligible to apply for an e-Visa. You can use our visa checker at the top of the page to see if your specific country is eligible.
No. Since the e-Visa is valid for 90 days after issued, you can enter Zambia on any date within this period. Failure to enter within this period renders your e-Visa invalid, and thus you will you will have to apply again.
Going to Africa is usually a reason for exploring the wild and watching the wildlife. It goes the same for Zambia. In fact, the number one reason why people go to Zambia is the safaris. This beautiful African country is the home for thousands of wild animals, and you get to experience wonder as well as fear. Taking a trip there entails some research because there may be a lot of things you do not know about Zambia. Actually, this goes for every new destination you want to visit, which is why this article should be of immense help.
As for when is the best time to go to Zambia, there is no strict rule. You must choose between the wet and the dry season, but no matter which season you pick, you will still be hot. The dilemma is if you want to be warm or warm and wet. Even so, the seasons affect the position of the animals since they migrate for food and water. However, depending on when you choose to take your trip to Zambia, you should select a particular area in Zambia. That way you can see as many animals as possible.
As mentioned above, the primary reason why people choose Zambia as their travel destination is the safaris. You get to see a lot of animals like lions, zebras, and the list can go on and on. However, it is of the utmost importance that you follow one rule, and that is to always listen to your driver or your guide. They have experience in the matter, and what they say goes. You do not have to complain or argue, and any decision he may take is not up for debate. After all, he has been doing this for quite some time, and one of his jobs is to keep you alive. That’s right! People die when they do not do what they are told on a safari. A hungry lion and a silly person who thinks that going out of the car for a picture is okay….you do the math.
You should also never try to touch the animals. You may think that zebras are nice, and they are herbivores so they cannot eat you. You may be right, but they still have the means of turning you into a poster if something upsets them. So do whatever the driver or the tour guide tells you, and you should be entirely safe. No matter how tempting it may be, never get out of the car. After all, that is the animals’ turf, and if they eat you, nobody is reliable other than yourself.
Leaving the animal kingdom aside, you may be wondering if it is safe to go to Zambia. The answer is a definite yes. However, some caution is necessary. As a tourist, you will not be subjected to car theft or any other serious crime. In fact, the crime rate in Zambia among tourists is very low. Even so, as a woman, for example, it is not recommended that you go out alone at night. Zambia may be safe, but petty crimes happen everywhere, so why would Zambia be any different?
When you go out, and you want to buy things, it would be best if you did not carry all your money on you. Zambia is a cash-based society, so you need to have a lot of cash during your trip. However, if you are trying to buy something and someone else sees how you are looking for the right amount in your wallet full of money, you may be the victim of theft. Just take some of the cash and leave the rest in a safe place.
Communication in Zambia should not be a problem. Believe it or not, the official language in Zambia is English. But that works out for the best since there are a lot of tourists there all year round.
Zambia is not known for its cuisine. In fact, the food they serve is plain. However, there are resorts that serve Western food so that you do not miss the food at home.
Lodges, on the other hand, serve food, but do not expect too much. Tap water, on the other hand, should be avoided. Some people claim that they have drunk it and they are fine. While that can apply to you as well, others get nasty parasites from it. The best thing you could do is stick to the bottled water. It is safer that way.
When it comes to transportation, you should express caution. That is because some taxi drivers are not as honest as others. What you can do in this situation is have the hotel you are staying at call a cab for you. They usually work with good drivers, and you can trust them more than the ones you find on the streets.
In Zambia, there is no specific dress code, but you will not see women wearing very tight or short skirts on the street. If you want to avoid glances, you should probably do the same. Zambia also has a nightlife that you can enjoy. You can go to bars and have a few drinks. There are a lot of drunks on the street, unfortunately, which is why you should never go to a bar alone as a woman. Also, if you are a man, you should probably know that if you offer a drink to a woman, it means that you proposition sex. It is up to you whether or not you mean it.
To be honest, the best part of Zambia is the animals. There is no other valid reason why anyone would go there. The lodges in the middle of nowhere are stunning, and you will feel isolated. But that is a good feeling. Although you should be careful at night when you use the bathroom. An angry hippo can come out of nowhere, and things can end up badly. Even so, as long as you are cautious, you should have a great experience in Zambia.
An e-Visa is an official document permitting entry into and travel within a certain country. The e-Visa is an alternative to visas issued at the ports of entry or visiting an embassy/consulate to obtain traditional paper visas.
e-Visas are linked electronically to the traveler's passport.
Our service starts with information. You can use our up-to-date visa requirements tool to search if you need a travel visa. It's as simple as telling us where you are from and where you are going. Based on this information we will tell you how much the visa costs, the number of entries, the start date and give you an action step such as applying directly on our site!
The best place to find this information is our visa requirement tool. Each country has different entry rules and visa fees. If you are in a rush you can also apply online and the form will give you this information as well.
It depends on the country issuing the visa. For many countries such as Australia ETA and Turkey e-Visa, the process can be done in 15 minutes through our rush service. For other countries such as the India tourist Visa, the process usually takes 24 hours. The exact time can be found on each application form. What we guarantee is that your application with iVisa will be the fastest way to apply anywhere.
We help you get your travel visa in the simplest and fastest way possible. Through easy-to-use online application forms and world-class 24/7 customer service, we make the whole visa process quick and simple! We also use best practices when it comes to protecting your data and credit card.
iVisa offers two types of Visa: Electronic visas (e-Visas) and traditional paper visas, based on your destination.
In addition, we also offer the following services/documents that are required by certain countries: ETA (electronic travel authorization), Tourist Cards, Visa on Arrival pre-registration/approval form, Tourist Invitation Letters, and Embassy Registration service.
Please note most countries offer the ability to process a travel visa without a service fee. The main reason we process thousands of travel visas per month is we save you time and frustration. Our service includes an easy to use website and application form. It is much easier to process your application with us especially for mobile users and large groups. We send all of our clients the visa days before travel. This is especially helpful for those passengers who purchase the visa months in advance. We also have a 24-hour customer service with professionals that are based in the United States and speak English. We accept multi-currencies and our website can be translated into over 20 languages. We believe our fee is worth your time and sanity but please note all governments do have their own "free" service.
If you have already applied on our site, please log in to your account and look for your order/application. An account is generated for you automatically after payment is received. Click the link in your confirmation email to set up a password or visit the log in page to set up the password and enter the account. Please note in most cases your visa will be delivered to you via email and can be found in your account after logging in.
This is a rare scenario. However, if your application gets rejected, we will issue you a full refund for the government fee and the processing fee under our 100% approval guarantee. This refund will be given via credit to be used for a future order.
If you need further assistance, do not hesitate to contact us. Our customer service specialists will be more than glad to help you.
If we have not processed your visa, we can make changes without a problem. We do check your information for mistakes as well. If you have already processed your visa, If we have submitted your application to the appropriate government agencies, some will allow to make changes, while others do not. Please contact us immediately (preferably through chat) if you notice an error on your application.
Some countries may require proof of yellow fever vaccination if you are arriving from a country with risk of yellow fever. You can see more info here: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/list
It's the passenger´s own responsibility to verify these regulations before traveling to the chosen country.
All visas grant travelers the permission to travel to a country's port of entry. Whether you are granted entry or not will be at the discretion of the Immigration Officer at the entry point.
We know that our applicants can come across unexpected changes in their travel plans that may prevent them from traveling and therefore getting their visa. This is why we understand you may want to request a cancellation of your visa application and a credit for the amount paid. However, we will only approve the refund/credit if it follows our Refund policy guideline:
If your application has not been reviewed by our team, nor submitted to the government for approval, then you will receive a credit for the full amount of the iVisa processing fee and government fee(visa cost).
If your application has been reviewed by our team but has not yet been submitted to the government for approval, you will receive a credit for the full amount of the government fee (visa cost).
If your application has been submitted to the government for approval or a visa is already issued, unfortunately, no credit is available.
Our policy also applies to these circumstances:
If we make a mistake on your application, a 100% refund of the iVisa processing fee will be issued and we will process your visa again at no cost.
If you purchase rush or super rush processing additional fee and we do not deliver the travel document within the agreed timeframe, you will receive a credit for the iVisa rush or super rush processing fee.
If you miss your trip because iVisa does not deliver the travel document within the agreed timeframe, you will receive a full cash refund for the government fee and iVisa processing fee.
The exception to the clause above is if the government is the cause of the delay or your arrival date was sooner than our super rush processing time. In such case, you will receive a credit for the iVisa processing fee.
If for any reason, you are not satisfied with our services, please feel free to contact us. Under reasonable circumstances, we will grant a credit of the iVisa processing fee to be used for a future order.
When the visa has to be shipped to you, the processing times do not include this shipping time. It is from when we receive your application to obtaining the approval.
Most visas (e-Visas) are sent via email upon approval so shipping times will not apply.
All citizens from these territories applying through our website will have their application processed with the nationality/citizenship specified in their passport. As an example, a traveler from Puerto Rico will have their request processed as USA nationality. This does not apply to the travelers under the BOTC (British Overseas Territories Citizen) category according to the British Overseas Territories Act of 2002.
