Zambian Passport Global Ranking
As of August 2025 the Zambian passport holds the 143rd position globally on the VisaGuide Passport Index, which ranks the passports of 199 countries and territories.
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Angola
Rank: 167th
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Botswana
Rank: 116th
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Democratic Republic of the Congo
Rank: 181st
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Malawi
Rank: 132nd
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Mozambique
Rank: 156th
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Namibia
Rank: 129th
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Tanzania
Rank: 142nd
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Zimbabwe
Rank: 137th
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Tanzania
Rank: 142nd
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São Tomé and Príncipe
Rank: 144th
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Where Can Zambian Passport Holders Travel Without a Visa?
As of August 2025, the holders of Zambia passport enjoy visa-free access to countries and territories, offering extensive global mobility. Here is a list of worldwide destinations where Zambian citizens can travel without a visa:
- Bangladesh
- Hong Kong
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Singapore
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Bahamas
- Barbados
- Belize
- Bermuda
- British Virgin Islands
- Cayman Islands
- Dominica
- Grenada
- Haiti
- Jamaica
- Montserrat
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Ecuador
- Suriname
- Cook Islands
- Fiji
- Kiribati
- Micronesia
- Niue
- Samoa
- Vanuatu
- Angola
- Benin
- Botswana
- Kenya
- Lesotho
- Malawi
- Mauritius
- Mozambique
- Namibia
- Rwanda
- South Africa
- Tanzania
- Gambia
- Uganda
- Zimbabwe
- Eswatini
Make sure your Zambian passport is ready for travel – see the full list of countries that require six months of passport validity before you go!
What Countries Issue eVisa to Zambian Citizens?
Citizens of Zambia can easily obtain eVisas for travel to 30 countries, making it more convenient to explore these international destinations. Here is a list of countries where Zambians can apply for an eVisa online:
- Albania
- Bhutan
- Georgia
- India
- Iran
- Iraq
- Kazakhstan
- Kyrgyzstan
- Mongolia
- Qatar
- Syria
- Thailand
- Vietnam
- Cuba
- Colombia
- Papua New Guinea
- Burkina Faso
- Cameroon
- Chad
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Ivory Coast
- Djibouti
- Equatorial Guinea
- Gabon
- Guinea
- Libya
- Mauritania
- São Tomé and Príncipe
- Somalia
- South Sudan
What Countries Issue Visa on Arrival to Zambian Citizens?
If you are a Zambian citizen, you can get a visa on arrival for the 24 countries listed below:
- Bahrain
- Cambodia
- Macau
- Maldives
- Nepal
- Pakistan
- Sri Lanka
- Nicaragua
- Bolivia
- Palau
- Timor-Leste
- Tuvalu
- Burundi
- Cabo Verde
- Comoros
- Ethiopia
- Ghana
- Guinea-Bissau
- Madagascar
- Nigeria
- Senegal
- Seychelles
- Sierra Leone
- Togo
You receive a visa on arrival (VOA) after entering the country that issues such a visa. Usually, there is a separate section at the airport where you can submit your application for your visa on arrival.
Countries With Visa Requirements for Zambian Citizens
You need a valid visa to enter 126 countries with a Zambian passport. It’s essential to apply for the appropriate visa through the relevant consulate or embassy before traveling to:
- Andorra
- Austria
- Belarus
- Belgium
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Bulgaria
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czechia
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Faroe Islands
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Gibraltar
- Greece
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Italy
- Kosovo
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Moldova
- Monaco
- Montenegro
- Netherlands
- North Macedonia
- Norway
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- Russia
- San Marino
- Serbia
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Ukraine
- United Kingdom
- Vatican City
- Afghanistan
- Armenia
- Azerbaijan
- Brunei
- China
- Indonesia
- Israel
- Japan
- Jordan
- Kuwait
- Laos
- Lebanon
- Myanmar
- North Korea
- Oman
- Palestine
- Saudi Arabia
- South Korea
- Taiwan
- Tajikistan
- Turkmenistan
- Türkiye
- United Arab Emirates
- Uzbekistan
- Yemen
- Anguilla
- Aruba
- Caribbean Netherlands
- Canada
- Costa Rica
- Curaçao
- Dominican Republic
- El Salvador
- Greenland
- Guatemala
- Honduras
- Mexico
- Panama
- Puerto Rico
- Saint Martin
- Turks and Caicos Islands
- United States Virgin Islands
- United States
- Argentina
- Brazil
- Chile
- Falkland Islands
- French Guiana
- Guyana
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Uruguay
- Venezuela
- American Samoa
- Australia
- French Polynesia
- Guam
- Marshall Islands
- Nauru
- New Caledonia
- New Zealand
- Northern Mariana Islands
- Solomon Islands
- Tonga
- Algeria
- Central African Republic
- Republic of the Congo
- Egypt
- Eritrea
- Liberia
- Mali
- Mayotte
- Morocco
- Niger
- Réunion
- Saint Helena
- Sudan
- Tunisia
Before planning a trip to any of the above destinations, it’s important for Zambian travelers to secure the necessary visa and ensure all entry requirements and travel documentation are in order.