Zambia Visa
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Tourist/Visitor Visa
- Valid and signed U. S. Passport – It must be valid 6 months beyond intended stay and must have at least two blank visa pages.
- Bio-page photocopy of the passport.
Two (2) Visa Application Forms completed and signed.
Two (2) recently taken professional passport-type photograph signed on the REVERSE (BACK). Digital and non-passport photographs are not acceptable. Passport Photo Guide – Click Here
Copy of your round trip airline tickets, or itinerary or e-ticket, or letter of confirmation from a travel agent. The itinerary must show the applicant’s name, date of arrival and departure from the country, and flight information.
Persons applying for a Visitor Visa (staying with friends or relatives) – must include a signed letter of invitation from their hosts in Zambia, which should state the following: Hosts names and address; Applicants name; Length of stay in Zambia; and Purpose of the visit. Photocopy of Host’s NRC if Zambian, or entry work permit as the case may be.
Complete the Compass Visa Order Form
Business Visa
- Valid and signed U. S. Passport – It must be valid 6 months beyond intended stay and must have at least two blank visa pages.
- Bio-page photocopy of the passport.
Two (2) Visa Application Forms completed and signed.
Two (2) recently taken professional passport-type photograph signed on the REVERSE (BACK). Digital and non-passport photographs are not acceptable. Passport Photo Guide – Click Here
Copy of your round trip airline tickets, or itinerary or e-ticket, or letter of confirmation from a travel agent. The itinerary must show the applicant’s name, date of arrival and departure from the country, and flight information.
Business Letter (click here for sample letter) from the US company – The letter must explain all of the following: Nature of business to be performed; Name and address of reference to be visited; This letter should request Multiple Entries visa if required; Guarantee of return transportation and sufficient funds for the visit; The letter should be signed by an officer of the company other than the applicant.
Invitation Letter from Host in Zambia – Invitation letter should detail purpose of trip, duration of stay, address where you are staying in Zambia and your name and passport number, letter must be signed by host. Fax or scan is accepted.
Complete the Compass Visa Order Form
Diplomatic Visa
- Valid and signed U. S. Passport – It must be valid 6 months beyond intended stay and must have at least two blank visa pages.
- Bio-page photocopy of the passport.
Two (2) Visa Application Forms completed and signed.
Two (2) recently taken professional passport-type photograph signed on the REVERSE (BACK). Digital and non-passport photographs are not acceptable. Passport Photo Guide – Click Here
Copy of your round trip airline tickets, or itinerary or e-ticket, or letter of confirmation from a travel agent. The itinerary must show the applicant’s name, date of arrival and departure from the country, and flight information.
Letter from sending department or agency, addressed to: Embassy of Zambia, Visa Section, Washington DC. The letter must state all of the following: Applicant’s position and title; Purpose of travel; Dates of the intended trip.
Complete the Compass Visa Order Form
Note: Consulate Acceptance Timeframes
pricing and processing time
Note: The consular fee below includes a $5 money order fee.
Service Fee
$99.00 – Regular processing/6-7 business days
$150.00 – Rush processing/ 2 business days processing
$199.00 – Same day processing
Consular Fee
Single Entry:
$55.00 – valid 3 years for stay up to 90 days (6-7 business days processing)
$95.00 – valid 3 years for stay up to 90 days (2 – Day Processing)
$105.00 – valid 3 years for stay up to 90 days (Same Day Processing)
Double Entries:
$85.00 – valid 3 years for stay up to 90 days per year (6-7 business days processing)
$125.00 – valid 3 years for stay up to 90 days per year (2 – Day Processing)
$135.00 – valid 3 years for stay up to 90 days per year (Same Day Processing)
Multiple Entries:
$155.00 – valid 3 years for stay up to 90 days per year (6-7 business days processing)
$195.00 – valid 3 years for stay up to 90 days per year (2 – Day Processing)
$205.00 – valid 3 years for stay up to 90 days per year (Same Day Processing)
For Official/Diplomatic visa:
Gratis – Regular Processing
$45.00 – 2-Day Processing
$55.00 – Same Day Processing
Return mailing fee
FedEx overnight – call for quote
Second day delivery – call for quote
For International delivery – call for quote
DISCLAIMER:
The approval of your application is subject to the discretion of the Embassy, hence all fees once submitted to the Embassy, are non-refundable.
Shipping Instructions
Please send all the required documents for your applications to:
FedEx Office
Phone Number: 202-321-3926
Urgent application should be shipped using FedEx Priority Overnight.