🇨🇻 Cabo Verde passport 🇿🇲 Zambia
Visa on arrival
Issued at the border when you land — nothing to apply for in advance
Cabo Verde passport holders do not need a visa in advance for Zambia — a visa is issued on arrival at the border.
Our data doesn't record the permitted stay or fee for this route — check the official page before you travel.
Source: the open Passport Index dataset, with corrections checked against official government sites. How we source this · Report an error
Before you board
Check your passport's expiry date. We don't hold Zambia's own validity rule. Many countries ask for six months beyond your stay, some for three, some only for the length of your trip — and airlines refuse boarding on it. See the six-month passport rule, then confirm with the official sources.
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Getting a visa on arrival for Zambia
What this usually involves for a visa on arrival — not a checklist researched for Cabo Verde passport holders specifically. The official page has the exact list.
What you'll typically need 5 items
- Passport meeting the destination's validity rule (commonly six months beyond arrival)
- Completed arrival/VOA form (available on plane or at airport)
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of accommodation
- Cash for visa fee (check destination for accepted currencies)
Steps 4 steps
- Collect the Visa on Arrival form from the plane or airport counter
- Fill out the form and queue at the VOA desk
- Submit your documents and pay the visa fee
- Receive your visa stamp and proceed to immigration
About Zambia
Victoria Falls thundering into the abyss, the Luangwa Valley, and Zambia's legendary walking safaris
- Capital
- Lusaka
- Currency
- Zambian Kwacha (ZK)
- Language
- English
- Time zone
- CAT (UTC+2)
- Best time to visit
- May – October
Official sources
Always confirm with Zambia's own government before you travel:
- Zambia official visa information ↗ evisa.zam.gov.zm
- Zambia embassies & consulates ↗ mfa.gov.zm
Common questions
Do Cabo Verde citizens need a visa to visit Zambia?
Cabo Verde passport holders do not need a visa in advance for Zambia — a visa is issued on arrival at the border.
How long can Cabo Verde passport holders stay in Zambia?
Our data doesn't record the permitted stay for this route. Check Zambia's official visa information before you travel.
How much does a Zambia visa cost for Cabo Verde citizens?
Our data doesn't record the fee for this route. Fees change often — check Zambia's official visa information before you apply.
How long does it take to get a Zambia visa?
Processing time: Issued on arrival (typically 15–60 minutes).
How long must my passport be valid to enter Zambia?
We don't hold Zambia's own passport-validity rule. Many countries ask for six months beyond your stay; some ask for less. Check before you travel.
Does Zambia give visas to Cabo Verde citizens?
Yes — Zambia issues Cabo Verde citizens a visa on arrival at the border or airport, so no embassy application is needed beforehand.
Where can Cabo Verde citizens find official Zambia visa information?
On Zambia's official site: https://www.evisa.zam.gov.zm