Zambia visa requirements for Equatorial Guineans

Travel and visa requirements

Zambian Visa is not required for Equatorial Guineans

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • Equatorial Guinea citizens intending to travel to Zambia can apply for an electronic visa for a period of 90 days 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 Equatoguineans at the port of entry into Zambia.
  • The import of poultry and related products into the country is prohibited by law.
  • It is illegal to export game meat in any form whether dried, processed or raw.
  • 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.
  • The Republic of Zambia is a landlocked country in south-central Africa.
  • Zambia is classified as humid subtropical, with small stretches of semi-arid steppe climate in the south-west and along the Zanzebi.
  • There are two main seasons, the rainy season runs from November to April and the dry season from May or June to October or November.
  • Zambia is 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, which is used to conduct official business and is 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 affording 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 Malabo, Equatorial Guinea to Zambia is 4 hours, 23 minutes.
  • Zambia uses the Central Africa Time zone in Zambia (GMT+2) hence, Zambia is 1 hour ahead of Equatorial Guinea.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it safe to visit Zambia?

Zambia is generally a safe country to visit as most visits are trouble-free. Theft and muggings are relatively common but most incidents are in cities – Lusaka and Livingstone in particular.

How populous is Zambia?

The estimated 2019 population of Zambia is 17.86 million, an equivalent to 0.23% of the total world population which ranks 65th in the world. 

Can I extend my stay in Zambia?

To extend any type of visa, download Form 11, the application to extend the period of validity of a visa or permit, on the Zambia Immigration website (on the left-hand corner of the site).