Zambia visa requirements for Mozambicans

Travel and visa requirements

Zambian Visa is not required for Mozambicans

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • Mozambique citizens intending to travel to Zambia can do so without applying for a 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 Mozambique 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 Maputo, Mozambique to Zambia is 2 hours, 3 minutes.
  • Zambia uses the Central Africa Time zone in Zambia (GMT+2) hence, there is no time difference between Mozambique and Zambia.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I drink tap water in Zambia?

Bottled water is the safest option in Zambia. Although there are instances where it is safe to drink the tap water but this is not advisable. To avoid confusion, drink bottled water at all times and ask your guide or the hotel staff about specific areas or properties where tap water is safe.

What should I take on Safari in Zambia?

The clothing you pack is essential, not just to keep you warm in the cold, safe from the hot sun or to protect you from bug bites, but also to ensure you do not stick out like a sore thumb to the wildlife.

Is Zambia good for family visit?

Zambia is a wonderful safari destination for families. There are lots of properties that cater specifically for families, as well as private houses in South Luangwa, the Lower Zambezi and Victoria House that come with sole use of a vehicle and guide. The people of Zambia are great with children and there are lots of activities to keep them entertained if you are planning on having alone time