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title: Zambia visa for citizens of Colombia
description: "Citizens of Colombia can get a visa on arrival in Zambia. Stay up to 30 days. Processing: On arrival. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Zambia visa for citizens of Colombia

Citizens of Colombia can get a visa on arrival in Zambia.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa on Arrival · Tourist (30 days)
- **How to apply:** Get your visa at the border
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 30 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** On arrival
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Sufficient funds for the stay

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at Zambian port of entry** — Present yourself at the immigration counter upon arrival
2. **Complete visa on arrival form** — Fill out the required immigration form at the border
3. **Submit documents and pay fee** — Provide passport, photo, onward ticket, and pay the visa fee in cash
4. **Receive visa stamp and enter** — After approval, the visa is stamped into your passport

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months with at least one blank page
- **Completed arrival form** (Travel): Filled at the border
- **Recent passport-size photo** (Identity): 1-2 photos as per ICAO standards
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from Zambia
- **Proof of accommodation** (Travel): Hotel booking or host invitation
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Bank statement or cash for the stay
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Supporting): If arriving from an endemic country
- **Travel insurance** (Supporting, optional): Recommended but not mandatory

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Equivalent of $500 as proof of funds
- Bank statement
- Cash
- Credit card

Immigration may ask for evidence of sufficient funds

## Good to know

- Visa on Arrival is only available at certain ports of entry like Kenneth Kaunda International Airport
- Ensure you have the exact fee in cash (USD or local currency) as no change may be available

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity (less than 6 months)** — Check passport expiration and renew if necessary
- **Lack of sufficient funds** — Carry bank statements or enough cash for the intended stay
- **Missing yellow fever vaccination certificate** — Get vaccinated and carry the certificate
- **No return or onward ticket** — Book a confirmed onward/return flight before travel

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Colombia need a visa for Zambia?

Citizens of Colombia can get a visa on arrival in Zambia. Visa type: Visa on Arrival · Tourist (30 days).

### How long can citizens of Colombia stay in Zambia?

Up to 30 days.

### What documents do citizens of Colombia need for Zambia?

Valid passport; Completed arrival form; Recent passport-size photo; Return or onward ticket; Proof of accommodation; Proof of sufficient funds; and 2 more.

### How long must my passport be valid for Zambia?

At least 6 months.

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