Zambia Visa for Swedish Citizens
Swedish citizens need a visa to visit Zambia. The most convenient option is the e-Visa, which costs $50, is valid for 90 days, and can be applied for online at evisa.zambiaimmigration.gov.zm. If you are also visiting Zimbabwe (for example, to see both sides of Victoria Falls), the KAZA UniVisa costs the same $50 and allows 30 days of travel between both countries. Zambia is home to the mighty Victoria Falls, South Luangwa's legendary walking safaris, and the wild Lower Zambezi. Apply online before travel for the smoothest experience.
Visa At a Glance
- Visa Type
- e-Visa
- Best Option
- e-Visa ($50) or KAZA UniVisa ($50) if also visiting Zimbabwe
- Cost
- $50
- Processing
- 3-5 days
- Validity
- 90 days
- Entries
- Single
E-Visa Application
RecommendedCost
$50
Processing
3-5 business days
Stay Permitted
90 days
Entries
Single
How to Apply for E-Visa
Visit evisa.zambiaimmigration.gov.zm and create an account
Select 'Single Entry Visa' ($50)
Fill in the application form with your travel details
Upload a passport-size photo (JPEG format)
Upload your passport bio page scan
Upload return or onward flight ticket
Upload hotel booking or invitation letter
Pay $50 via credit or debit card
Wait 3-5 business days for approval
Print the e-Visa approval letter to show at immigration
Requirements
E-Visa Documents
- Valid Swedish passport (6+ months validity beyond entry, 2 blank pages)
- Passport-size photo (digital)
- Scanned passport bio page
- Return or onward flight ticket
- Proof of accommodation
- Yellow fever certificate (if arriving from endemic country)
At Immigration
What to Present
- •Valid Swedish passport (6+ months validity, 2 blank pages)
- •Printed e-Visa approval letter (or apply for visa on arrival)
- •Return or onward flight ticket
- •Proof of accommodation
- •Yellow fever certificate (if arriving from endemic country)
Tips
- •Print your e-Visa approval letter
- •Ask for the KAZA UniVisa at Livingstone if also visiting Zimbabwe
- •Have accommodation details ready
Typical processing time: 10-20 minutes with e-Visa
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Not printing the e-Visa approval letter
- Passport with fewer than 6 months validity
- Not requesting the KAZA UniVisa when visiting both Zambia and Zimbabwe
- Not having a return or onward ticket
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Swedish citizens need a visa for Zambia?
Yes. Swedish citizens need a visa. The e-Visa ($50) can be applied for online at evisa.zambiaimmigration.gov.zm. Visa on arrival is also available.
What is the KAZA UniVisa?
The KAZA UniVisa costs $50 and covers both Zambia and Zimbabwe for 30 days. Available at Livingstone, Victoria Falls, and Kazungula.
How long can Swedish citizens stay in Zambia?
Up to 90 days on a single-entry e-Visa. The KAZA UniVisa allows 30 days.
Do I need a yellow fever vaccine for Zambia from Sweden?
Not if arriving directly from Sweden. Only required if transiting through a yellow fever endemic country.
Visa Requirements for Swedish Citizens in Other Countries
Planning a multi-country trip? Check the requirements for your other destinations.