Zambia visa requirements for Lesothos

Travel and visa requirements

Zambian Visa is not required for Lesothos

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • Lesotho citizens intending to travel to Zambia do not need to apply for a visa provided they stay for a period up to 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 Lesotho 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 Maseru, Lesotho to Zambia is 2 hours, 30 minutes.
  • Zambia uses the Central Africa Time zone in Zambia (GMT+2) hence, there is no time difference between Lesotho and Zambia.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it safe to travel to Zambia?

Zambia is generally very safe but in the cities and tourist areas, there is always a chance of being targeted by muggers or con artists.

Are there internet service providers in Zambia?

BringCom Zambia Ltd is an Internet Service Provider offering Broadband Wireless and VSAT services for Internet connectivity in rural and urban areas of Zambia with iConnect you get the fastest internet speeds in Zambia which is available in Lusaka, Livingstone, Kabwe, Kitwe, Ndola and Namwala.

Can I extend my stay in Zambia?

Yes. 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).

What is the national food of Zambia?

Zambia's staple food is maize. Nshima makes up the main component of Zambian meals and is made from pounded white maize.