🇿🇲 Zambia visa requirements for Emirati citizens

Entry rules for United Arab Emirates passport holders

Holders of a valid passport from United Arab Emirates can travel to Zambia for tourism or short business trips without applying for a visa, for stays of up to 90 days. You'll typically just need a passport valid for at least six months beyond your arrival date, and you may be asked to show proof of onward travel or sufficient funds at the border.

The 90-day limit applies to the visit itself — if you plan to stay longer, work, or study in Zambia, you'll need to apply for the appropriate visa or permit before traveling.

Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Zambia immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.

How this compares

The Emirati passport ranks #1 worldwide, opening 168 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (127 visa-free, 36 with a visa on arrival and 5 with an eTA). Zambia is one of them.

This is not reciprocal — traveling the other way, Zambian citizens need to arrange entry to United Arab Emirates in advance (e-visa).

Across Eastern Africa as a whole, 13 of 16 destinations are open to Emirati travelers without arranging a visa in advance.

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