Zambia visa requirements for Gambians
Travel and visa requirements
Zambian Visa is not required for Gambians
Stay Duration: 90 days
Entry Requirements
- Gambia 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 Gambians 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/June to October/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 Banjul, Gambia to Zambia is 7 hours, 59 minutes.
- Zambia uses the Central Africa Time zone (GMT+2) hence, Zambia is 2 hours ahead of The Gambia.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it safe to visit Zambia?
Zambia is generally a safe country to visit. Around 800,000 tourists visit Zambia every year, and most visits are trouble-free, although, theft and muggings are relatively common. Most incidents hapoen in cities like Lusaka and Livingstone in particular.
How populous is Zambia?
The estimated 2019 population of Zambia is 17.86 million, which ranks 65th in the world.
Can I extend my stay in Zambia?
Yes. The application to extend the period of validity of permit can be made on the Zambia Immigration website (on the left hand corner of the site).