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πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Does a Nigerian need a visa for Zambia πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡²?

e-Visa

Yes, online (e-Visa). Nigerian passport holders need a visa for Zambia, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.

Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Nigerian citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Zambia or its official government website before you travel.

What this means for your trip

An e-Visa is applied for on the destination's official government website. You upload your passport scan and photo, pay online and receive an approval letter by email.

Apply well before departure and print the approval; use only the official portal, as many look-alike sites charge extra.

Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.

Zambia at a glance

Capital: Lusaka Β· Currency: Zambian kwacha (ZMW, ZK) Β· Official languages: English Β· Calling code: +260

U.S. State Department travel advisory for Zambia: Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions (updated 31 July 2023). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.

Plugs and voltage

Some of your plugs fit (G); for type D, M plugs bring a travel adapter for Zambia's sockets (C, G).

More about entering Zambia β†’

Easier destinations near Zambia for Nigerian passport holders

The other way round

πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡² Zambian passport holders visiting Nigeria: Zambian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Nigeria, usually at the airport or land border.

The Nigerian passport at a glance

27visa-free
0ETA
13visa on arrival
40e-Visa
118visa required

All destinations for Nigeria passport holders β†’ Β· Who needs a visa for Zambia β†’

Questions

Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Zambia?

Nigerian passport holders need a visa for Zambia, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.

Does a Zambian need a visa for Nigeria?

Zambian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Nigeria, usually at the airport or land border.