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๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ Does a Filipino need a visa for Zambia ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฒ?

e-Visa

Yes, online (e-Visa). Filipino 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 Filipino 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 ยท Currency: Zambian kwacha (ZMW, ZK) ยท Official languages: English ยท 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 (C); for type A, B plugs bring a travel adapter for Zambia's sockets (C, G). Mains voltage differs (Zambia: 230 V; the Philippines: 220 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100โ€“240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.

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The other way round

๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฒ Zambian passport holders visiting the Philippines: Zambian passport holders can visit the Philippines without a visa for up to 30 days.

The Filipino passport at a glance

39visa-free
2ETA
19visa on arrival
47e-Visa
91visa required

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Questions

Do Filipino citizens need a visa for Zambia?

Filipino 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 the Philippines?

Zambian passport holders can visit the Philippines without a visa for up to 30 days.