Zambia visa requirements for Thais

Travel and visa requirements

Zambian Visa is not required for Thais

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • Zambia is a country in the Eastern part of Africa. Its capital is Lusaka.
  • Thailand citizens traveling to Zambia can get their visas on arrival at any international airport or land border in Zambia and they are eligible to stay for 90 days.
  • The required documents for Thailand citizens to visit Zambia include a valid passport for six months from your date of arrival in Zambia, three blank passport pages for visa stamps, hotel reservation, a return ticket, and a recent passport photograph.
  • Zambia is famous for having various stunning amusement parks with its impressive diversity of wildlife.
  • The official language of Zambia is English. other languages spoken are Nyanja, Tonga, Bemba, Luvale, Kaonde, and Lozi.
  • The major religion practiced in Zambia is Christianity. A few percentage of the population are traditionists.
  • The currency spent in Zambia is the Zambian kwacha (ZMW).
  • Local currency and foreign currencies amounts exceeding USD 5000 or equivalent must be declared.
  • Zambia uses 230V, 50Hz with sockets and plugs Type C, Type D, and Type G.
  • Zambia's climate is tropical depending on altitude, with a hot, humid, and rainy season from mid-November to March and a dry season from April to mid-November.
  • The time zone in Zambia is Central Africa Time and it is 2 hours ahead of the Greenwich Mean Time. Zambia does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
  • The vaccinations required before visiting Zambia include hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, cholera, yellow fever, rabies, meningitis, polio, chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia, and influenza.
  • Some of the best tourist centers to visit in Zambia include Lilayi Elephant Nursery, Devil's Pool, Kafue National Park, and Lake Bangweulu.
  • The time difference between Thailand and Zambia is 5 hours. Thailand is ahead of Zambia.
  • The airlines operating from Thailand to Zambia are Oman Air, Ethiopia Airlines, and Air Asia.
  • The average flight duration from Thailand to Zambia is 10 hours 33 minutes and the distance is  8,665 Km.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I get my visa upon arrival?

There are many points to get a visa upon arrival but Zambia has three airports where you can obtain your visa upon arrival and they are Kenneth Kaunda International Airport in Lusaka, the Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula International Airport in Livingstone, and Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport in Ndola.

What kind of credit card is accepted in Zambia?

Most shopping malls and hotels in major cities accept international credit cards. Master cards and Visa cards are also widely accepted.

How can I apply for Zambia's tourist visa?
  • Visit the official website of Zambia
  • Fill the application form on-line
  • Make your payment with credit card
  • Receive your e-visa documents through an e-mail.
  • Present the documents on entry at Zambia's airport.
How much can I budget for a day in Zambia?

Tourists are advised to budget about $50 to spend on daily expenses while in Zambia.