High commission
High commission of Ghana in Zambia
326 Independence Avenue , Manenekela Road
Zambia visa requirements for Ghanaian citizens
Ghanaian citizens get a visa on arrival in Zambia, for up to 90 days.
Passport
GHA
Ghana
Going to
ZMB
Zambia
Visa on arrival
Get it at the airport or border.
- Visa
- On arrival
- Max stay
- 90 days (3 months)
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
What to do
Bring the arrival fee in cash, in a widely accepted currency, plus a passport photo.
Have your return or onward ticket and accommodation details ready.
Queue at the visa-on-arrival desk before immigration in Zambia.
Ways into Zambia
Tourists can stay up to 90 days in 365 days.
Visa not required For your passportGhana visa-free visitGhanaian citizens have a new visa-free travel agreement.
- Fee
- Free
How to apply
- Confirm the new agreement's rules with Zambia Immigration.
- Show your passport on arrival.
Documents required
- Passport valid 180 days from entry
- 3 full blank passport pages
- Return flight ticket for air arrivals
- The announcement gives no stay limit or full entry rules.
- Immigration still lists Ghana for arrival visas; confirm the new rules before travel.
Sources (18)Last updated 11 November 2026
- Department of Immigration: visitor entry and visa classes
- Department of Immigration: visa-exempt nationalities
- Department of Immigration: visas on arrival or at missions
- Department of Immigration: approval required before travel
- Department of Immigration hosted site: arrival, departure and airport transit
- Department of Immigration hosted site: purpose-specific document checklists
- Department of Immigration: KAZA UNIVISA
- Department of Immigration: permit descriptions
- Department of Immigration: permit requirements
- Department of Immigration: visa and permit fee table
- Department of Immigration: fee notice effective August 2024
- Department of Immigration: guide to visas and permits
- Official Zambia eServices visa and permit portal
- Ministry of Home Affairs: Immigration and electronic visa guidance
- Zambia Embassy in Washington: visa applications
- Zambia Embassy in Washington: 2025 visa application instructions
- Zambia Mission in New Delhi: visa information
- Ministry of Tourism: Ghana–Zambia visa-free agreement, February 2026
Embassies for this trip
For lost passports and emergencies.
Coming from Ghana
- Plugs C D GNo adapter
- MoneyZMW ZK
- Time+2h
- DrivingOn the leftLook right first
- LanguageEnglishSpoken at home too
- Emergency999 police
Planning your Zambia trip
Best time to go: May to August is the cool, dry season. Visit early for birdwatching and Victoria Falls at high water, or later for easier wildlife viewing as the bush dries out.
- Victoria FallsThis major waterfall lies on the border with Zimbabwe and is a World Heritage Site.
- South Luangwa National ParkA popular safari park with a large and varied wildlife population.
- North Luangwa National ParkA quieter park known for large buffalo herds and groups of lions.
- Lower Zambezi National ParkA remote wilderness area with limited development and few dirt roads.
Scams to watch for in Zambia
- Inflated taxi faresDrivers negotiate fares because taxis have no meters. An opening quote can be much higher than the amount the driver will accept. Taxis directly outside Lusaka's airport terminal charge much more than rides found beyond the car park.
- High opening prices from vendorsSellers without posted prices may start at around twice what they will accept. This is often normal bargaining rather than fraud, but an inexperienced visitor can pay far more than necessary.
- Street money-changing scamA street exchange may look attractive, but groups offering to change money are specifically linked to scams. The exact method is not described.
About Zambia
Zambia is a landlocked republic in Southern Africa, on the upper Zambezi river and its plateau.
- Capital
- Lusaka
- Money
- Zambian kwacha (ZK)
- Languages
- English
- Time zone
- UTC+02:00
- Cars drive on the
- left side
- Calling code
- +260
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Questions
Do ghanaian citizens need a visa for Zambia?
Ghanaian citizens get a visa on arrival in Zambia, for up to 90 days.
How long can ghanaian citizens stay in Zambia?
Up to 90 days each visit with the visa on arrival rule. Staying longer can mean a fine or a ban from coming back.
Can I get the Zambia visa at the airport?
Yes. Ghanaian citizens get the visa when they land in Zambia. Carry cash for the fee, a passport photo, your return ticket and hotel details.
Do zambian citizens need a visa for Ghana?
Zambian citizens get a visa on arrival in Ghana, for up to 30 days.
Do other Africa passports get easier entry to Zambia?
Angola, Botswana, Cape Verde, Comoros Eswatini, and 5 more can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Zambia are easier for ghanaian citizens?
Kenya, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique Rwanda, and 3 more let ghanaian citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Zambia?
Bring the arrival fee in cash, in a widely accepted currency, plus a passport photo. Have your return or onward ticket and accommodation details ready.
What money is used in Zambia?
Zambian kwacha (ZK). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in Zambia?
English.
How strong is the Ghana passport?
It ranks #68 and reaches 64 destinations without applying ahead.
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