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title: Zambia visa for citizens of Sudan
description: "Citizens of Sudan need a visa for Zambia and can apply online for an eVisa. Stay up to 30 days. Fee: $50. Processing: 3–7 days. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Zambia visa for citizens of Sudan

Citizens of Sudan need a visa for Zambia and can apply online for an eVisa.

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

Official application site: https://eservices.zambiaimmigration.gov.zm/

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** eVisa · Tourist (30 days)
- **How to apply:** Fully online — no office visit
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 30 days
- **Visa validity:** 90 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** 3–7 days
- **Government fee:** $50
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Bank statement or pay slips showing sufficient funds for the stay

## How to apply

1. **Register on the eVisa portal** — Create an account at the official Zambia eVisa website.
2. **Complete the online application form** — Fill in personal, passport, and travel details accurately.
3. **Upload required documents** — Scan and upload your passport photo, passport copy, itinerary, accommodation proof, bank statement, and other supporting files.
4. **Pay the visa fee online** — Use a credit/debit card or other accepted online payment method to pay the $50 USD fee.
5. **Submit the application** — Review all information and submit your application.
6. **Wait for processing** — Processing typically takes 3–7 business days.
7. **Receive e-Visa by email** — The approved eVisa will be sent to your registered email as a PDF.
8. **Print a copy to carry** — Print the eVisa to present at the Zambian border upon arrival.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (with at least 6 months validity)** (Identity): Must have at least two blank pages.
- **Passport-sized photograph (recent, white background)** (Identity): Digital photo uploaded during application.
- **Completed online application form** (Supporting): Fill out on the official eVisa portal.
- **Travel itinerary (flight reservations)** (Travel): Confirmed round-trip flights.
- **Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation letter)** (Travel): e.g., hotel reservation or host letter.
- **Bank statement (last 3 months)** (Supporting): Must show sufficient balance for travel expenses.
- **Employer letter or leave approval (if employed)** (Employment, optional): Provides employment and travel details.
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Supporting): Mandatory if traveling from or transiting an endemic area.
- **Copies of previous visas (if any)** (Identity, optional): Helpful to show travel history.
- **Travel insurance** (Travel, optional): Recommended, not mandatory.

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Sufficient for stay (no specific amount published)
- Bank statements

Bank statement must be recent (last 3 months).

## Good to know

- Ensure passport has at least 6 months validity and two blank pages.
- Yellow fever vaccination is required if coming from or transiting an endemic country.
- The eVisa is valid for 90 days from issue, but max stay is 30 days per entry.
- Carry a printed copy of the eVisa for immigration checks.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Incomplete or incorrect application form** — Double-check all entries before submission.
- **Insufficient passport validity or blank pages** — Ensure passport validity >6 months and at least 2 blank pages.
- **Failing to submit all required documents** — Upload all mandatory documents as per the checklist.
- **Payment failure** — Use a valid international card and ensure sufficient funds.
- **Criminal record or previous visa violation** — Declare any issues honestly; consult embassy if in doubt.

## FAQs

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

Citizens of Sudan need a visa for Zambia and can apply online for an eVisa. Visa type: eVisa · Tourist (30 days).

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

Up to 30 days.

### How much does the Zambia visa cost for citizens of Sudan?

Government fee: $50.

### How long does Zambia visa processing take?

Typically 3–7 days.

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

Valid passport (with at least 6 months validity); Passport-sized photograph (recent, white background); Completed online application form; Travel itinerary (flight reservations); Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation letter); Bank statement (last 3 months); and 4 more.

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

At least 6 months.

### Where do I apply?

On the official site: https://eservices.zambiaimmigration.gov.zm/

## Sources

- [eservices.zambiaimmigration.gov.zm](https://eservices.zambiaimmigration.gov.zm/)

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