Zambia visa requirements for Singaporeans

Travel and visa requirements

Zambian Visa is not required for Singaporeans

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • Singaporeans can visit Zambia for up to 90 days  as tourists without a visa. 
  • Visitors must hold a passport valid for at least six months from the date of arrival in Zambia.
  • At least three pages of visitors’ passport should be left blank for Zambia entry stamps.
  • A Yellow Fever certificate of Vaccination will be requested at the port of entry into Zambia.
  • The import of poultry and related products is prohibited.
  • It is illegal to export game meat in any form: 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.
  • It is illegal to take photographs of military establishments in Zambia. Avoid taking photographs of sensitive sites including power stations, explosives factories, pumping stations, mining areas and airports. 
  • Customs officers may ask to see prescriptions for any medication you bring into the country. Some medicines that may not require a prescription in Singapore may be controlled or illegal in Zambia. Bring medication in its original packaging, with the prescription.
  • The estimated flight duration from Singapore to Zambia is 10 hours, 50 minutes.
  • Zambia time zone is (GMT+2). Hence Singapore is 6 hours ahead of Zambia.
  • Emirates, Ethiopian Air and Etihad Airways are the most popular airlines when flying from Singapore to Zambia.
  • 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 an ethnically diverse nation, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the easiest way to travel to Zambia?

Travellers can either use Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to gain entry into Zambia, Lusaka or to Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport in Livingstone. If Victoria Falls is going to be your first stop, you’ll have to fly to Livingstone, a town adjacent to the Falls. 

Do I need any vaccines or malaria medication when travelling to Zambia?

Zambia is a malaria-risk area so necessary precautions should be taken. A Yellow Fever vaccine and a certificate are also required if you are coming from or travelling via a country endemic to Yellow Fever

What is the language in Zambia?

The official languages of Zambia, are English together with seven vernacular languages which include Bemba, Nyanja, Lozi, Tonga, Kaonde, Luvale and Lunda. 

What is Zambia famous for?

Zambia is famous for its iconic Victoria Falls and its natural water resources.