Comments on: Zambia Visa - update on changes

By: Tania Wheeler

Tania Wheeler — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 12:27:51 +0000

Hi Div,

You can definitely get a visa on arrival in Zambia. It will cost you US$50 for a single entry and the South African Immigration officials should not have a problem with you. :)

Happy trails!

By: Div

Div — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 16:42:42 +0000

Also would the visa cost be $50 for single entry?

By: Div

Div — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 16:41:48 +0000

Hi i am a canadian citizen going to zambia for 2 weeks in september, however i am flying from south africa to zambia and back to south africa as i bought a seperate ticket for that sector of my journey. How does the visa situation work? Will i be able to get a visa at the zambian airport and south african officials letting me board the plane without the visa?

By: Tania Wheeler

Tania Wheeler — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 06:24:35 +0000

HI RJ,

You will need a visa and it will cost you US$135 for a Multiple Entry. (http://africatravelguide.org/zambia-visa/). You can purchase the visa on arrival at the airport.

You will need a visa for Vic Falls ONLY if you are crossing to the Zimbabwe side of the Falls. There is a fantastic view of the Falls from the Zambian side so you do not need to cross the border. Keep in mind there is currently a ‘no travel’ ban for US citizens wanting to travel to Zim and this invalidates your travel insurance so I would not recommend a trip over that side of the bridge at this point.

It is a easy and short hop over to Botswana and the closest town would be Kasane, home of the fantastic Chobe National Park - well worth a look if you have time. :)

Happy travels!

By: RJ Hager

RJ Hager — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 16:29:10 +0000

Hi,
I am traveling from New Jersey- to Zambia August 4th-August20th. I’m visiting a friend who lives in Mazabuka. Do I need to obtain a visa before I leave the US or at all? If I do where and when will I be able to purchase the visa?
Also I plan on visiting victoria falls, do I need to obtain a seperate visa for that?

If there is anythiung else to see or other countrys that I could travel to for relatively cheap what would you suggest?
Cheers
RJ

By: Tania Wheeler

Tania Wheeler — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 07:11:03 +0000

Hi Arthur,

You can request your visa on arrival in Livingstone. Transit visas have specific terms and conditions attached such as: you can only be in the country for less than 24 hours, must depart from a different border than what you arrived at, must not visit any National Park or tourism sites during your stay and must not be returning to Zambia afterwards. It is still at the discretion of the Immigration official as to whether they will issue you a transit visa or not so bring your powers of persuasion.

Zimbabwe visa’s can be purchased at your port (border) of entry. With everything that is going on in Zimbabwe things can change overnight, so make sure you check with your local embassy closer to the time to make sure of the cost and if the visa can still be purchased on arrival.

Good luck!

By: Arthur

Arthur — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 18:26:15 +0000

Hi,

I am Dutch and am planning to visit Vic Falls in October this year together with my girlfriend. We have booked a flight to Livingstone and probably stay one night there, but will have to be in Vic Falls the next day and travel to Botswana their after. Do I understand correctly I can request for a transit visa? Do I need to obtain the visa upforehand, or can I obtain it at Livingstone airport ( which is preferred by me)?
And what about a visa for Zimbabwe? Can this be obtained from the Zambian/Zimbabwan border?

Thanks,

Arthur

By: Tania Wheeler

Tania Wheeler — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 13:33:51 +0000

Hi Renee,

Yes you can. :)

Happy travels!

By: Renee

Renee — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 08:38:30 +0000

Hi,
I’m a canadian citizen flying into Livingstone to then travel overland north to Tanzania. Will I be able to get a visa at the airport if I need one?

By: Tania Wheeler

Tania Wheeler — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 06:36:28 +0000

Hi David,

As far as I am aware you do not need a visa for Zimbabwe. Irish passport holders have been exempt from visa’s for some time. You will just receive your entry stamp at the port of entry.

Please keep in mind that the situation in Zim is very ‘fluid’ at the moment and things are changing overnight so be prepared to pay for a visa, just in case. I would budget $50 to be on the safe side.

Enjoy!