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title: Zambia visa for citizens of the Maldives
description: Citizens of the Maldives can visit Zambia without a visa for up to 90 days. Documents checklist and application steps.
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lastModified: 2026-09-05
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# Zambia visa for citizens of the Maldives

Citizens of the Maldives can visit Zambia without a visa for up to 90 days.

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

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa-free · Visa Free Entry
- **How to apply:** No visa needed — just go
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **Government fee:** No visa fee
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Not required

## How to apply

1. **Prepare travel documents** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months and you have a return/onward ticket.
2. **Arrive at Zambian port of entry** — Present passport to immigration officer upon arrival.
3. **Receive entry stamp** — Immigration officer will stamp passport granting visa-free entry for up to 90 days.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (minimum 6 months validity)** (Travel): Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from date of entry.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel, optional): May be requested at border.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial, optional): May be requested to show ability to cover stay.

## Good to know

- Visa-free stay is for tourism or business visits only; work requires appropriate visa.
- Immigration officer may ask for proof of sufficient funds and onward ticket.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport validity less than 6 months** — Ensure passport has at least 6 months validity remaining upon arrival.
- **Insufficient funds or no onward ticket** — Carry proof of sufficient funds and a return/onward ticket to satisfy border checks.
- **Previous immigration violations or criminal record** — Disclose any relevant history and seek advice if uncertain.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of the Maldives need a visa for Zambia?

Citizens of the Maldives can visit Zambia without a visa for up to 90 days. Visa type: Visa Free Entry.

### How long can citizens of the Maldives stay in Zambia?

Up to 90 days without a visa.

### What documents do citizens of the Maldives need for Zambia?

Valid passport (minimum 6 months validity); Return or onward ticket; Proof of sufficient funds.

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

At least 6 months.

## More

- [Zambia visa for every passport](/visa/zambia)
- [Every destination for Maldives passport holders](/visa/passport/maldives)