Zambia visa requirements for Sierra Leonean citizens
Sierra Leonean citizens need an eVisa for Zambia. Apply on the official website.
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Sierra Leone
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Zambia
eVisa
People from listed countries must get approval online before travelling to Zambia.
- Visa
- eVisa
- Max stay
- 90 days (3 months)
- Fee
- Depends on visa type
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
What to do
Apply on Zambia's official eVisa portal with a scan of your passport and a photo.
Leave time for processing before you travel, and print the approval.
Enter on the dates and through the ports the eVisa allows.
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Ways into Zambia
Tourists can stay up to 90 days in 365 days.
eVisa For your passportOnline approval before travelPeople from listed countries must get approval online before travelling to Zambia.
- Fee
- Depends on visa type
- Processing
- 3–5 days
How to apply
- Create an account on Zambia's eServices website.
- Choose your visit purpose and number of entries.
- Upload your documents and follow payment steps.
- Get the approval letter before travelling.
- Show your approval letter and receipt at the border.
Documents required
- Passport copy
- Passport valid 180 days from entry
- 3 full blank passport pages
- Documents for your visit purpose
- Return flight ticket for air arrivals
- Processing guidance says 3–5 working days; approval may take longer.
- Include children under 16 in the accompanying adult's application.
eVisa For your passportSingle-entry tourist eVisaTourists who need a visa can apply online for 1 entry.
- Stay
- 90 days
- Valid for
- 90 days
- Fee
- Official fees differ; confirm before paying
- Processing
- 3–5 days
- Entries
- Single
How to apply
- Create an account on Zambia's eServices website.
- Fill in the form and upload your documents.
- Follow payment steps and track your application.
- Wait for approval before travel.
- Carry your approval letter and payment receipt.
Documents required
- Passport copy
- Passport valid 180 days from entry
- 3 full blank passport pages
- Passport photo
- Signed letter to Immigration head
- Hotel booking
- Return flight ticket
- Fees differ: 25 USD or 50 USD, plus 0.50 USD for card payment.
- Processing takes 3–5 working days; enter within 90 days and follow your stamp.
eVisa For your passportDouble-entry tourist eVisaTourists who need a visa can apply online for 2 entries.
- Stay
- 90 days
- Valid for
- 90 days
- Fee
- Official fees differ; confirm before paying
- Processing
- 3–5 days
- Entries
- Double
How to apply
- Create an eServices account and choose 2 entries.
- Fill in the form and upload your documents.
- Follow payment steps and wait for approval.
- Carry your approval letter and payment receipt.
Documents required
- Passport copy
- Passport valid 180 days from entry
- 3 full blank passport pages
- Passport photo
- Signed letter to Immigration head
- Hotel booking
- Return flight ticket
- Fees differ: 40 USD or 80 USD, plus 0.80 USD for card payment.
- Processing takes 3–5 working days; 2 entries share the 90-day tourist allowance.
eVisa For your passportMultiple-entry tourist eVisaTourists who need a visa can apply online for several entries.
- Stay
- 90 days
- Valid for
- 90 days
- Fee
- Official fees differ; confirm before paying
- Processing
- 3–5 days
- Entries
- Multiple
How to apply
- Create an eServices account and choose multiple entry.
- Upload your tourist documents and submit the form.
- Follow payment steps and wait for approval.
- Carry your approval letter and payment receipt.
Documents required
- Passport copy
- Passport valid 180 days from entry
- 3 full blank passport pages
- Passport photo
- Signed letter to Immigration head
- Hotel booking
- Return flight ticket
- Fees differ: 75 USD or 80 USD, plus 0.80 USD for card payment.
- Only Immigration Headquarters grants this visa online; processing takes 3–5 working days.
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
Coming from Sierra Leone
- 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 sierra leonean citizens need a visa for Zambia?
Sierra Leonean citizens need an eVisa for Zambia. Apply on the official website.
How long can sierra leonean citizens stay in Zambia?
Up to 90 days each visit with the evisa rule. Staying longer can mean a fine or a ban from coming back.
Where do I apply online for Zambia?
Only on Zambia's official government website. Avoid agents and look-alike sites that add fees. Apply before you book anything you can't cancel.
Does a US, UK or Schengen visa help sierra leonean citizens enter Zambia?
We have no record of Zambia relaxing its rules for sierra leonean citizens who hold another country's visa. Check with the embassy before you rely on one.
Do zambian citizens need a visa for Sierra Leone?
Zambian citizens get a visa on arrival in Sierra Leone, 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 sierra leonean citizens?
Malawi, Mauritius, Rwanda, Uganda Burundi, and 3 more let sierra leonean citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Zambia?
Apply on Zambia's official eVisa portal with a scan of your passport and a photo. Leave time for processing before you travel, and print the approval.
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.
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