Zambia visa requirements for Djiboutis

Travel and visa requirements

Zambian Visa is not required for Djiboutis

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • Djibouti citizens intending to travel to Zambia are granted visa upon arrival for a period up to 90 days of stay.
  • Djibouti citizens can also opt to apply for an electronic visa for the same duration of stay.
  • Visitors are required to provide a passport that is valid for the duration of stay in the country.
  • At least three pages of visitors’ passport should be left blank for Zambia entry stamps.
  • A Yellow Fever certificate of Vaccination will be requested from Djibouti citizens at the port of entry into Zambia.
  • The import of poultry and related products into the country is prohibited by law.
  • The export game meat in any form whether dried, processed or raw is considered illegal in Zambia.
  • Pets are allowed to enter Zambia but cats and dogs must be accompanied by an official certificate of veterinary health that is issued in the home country as well as an import permit.
  • All travellers entering or departing from Zambia must declare all currency notes of more than USD 5,000 or its equivalent.
  • Zambia’s climate is classified as humid subtropical with small signs of semi-arid steppe climate in the south-west and along Zanzebi.
  • In Zambia, the rainy season begins from November to April and the dry season from May or June to October or November.
  • Zambia is known to be significantly ethnically diverse with a total of 73 ethnic tribes.
  • Zambia is officially a Christian nation but a wide variety of religious traditions exist.
  • The official language of Zambia is English for administrative purposes and the medium of instruction in schools while popular local languages include Nyanja (Chewa) followed by Bemba.
  • Zambia has some of nature's best wildlife and game reserves in Africa providing the country with abundant tourism potential. 
  • The North Luangwa, South Luangwa and Kafue National Parks in Zambia have one of the most prolific animal populations in Africa. 
  • The Victoria Falls in the Southern part of the country is a major tourist attraction.
  • In Zambia, the power plugs and sockets are of type C, D and G. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
  • The estimated flight time from Djibouti city to Zambia is 4 hours, 35 minutes.
  • Central Africa Time zone in Zambia (GMT+2) hence, Djibouti is 1 hour ahead of Zambia.

Frequently Asked Questions

What animals can be found in Zambia national parks?

The Park in Zambia is home to elephants, buffalos, hippos, zebras, giraffes and antelope species (14 in total). Hyenas, leopards, lions and giraffes can also be found.

How populous is Zambia?

Zambia is the 66th-largest country in the world with a population of 16,591,390 based on estimates published by the United Nations.

What is the cleanest town in Zambia?

Chingola, a predominantly mining town is now known as the cleanest town in Zambia.

Is it safe to travel to Zambia?

Zambia is generally very safe but there's always a chance of being targeted by muggers or con artists in the cities and tourist areas. Due to electricity shortages, load-shedding is now a reality of daily life across the country but most tourist lodges will have a back-up generator.