
Zambia Passport Ranking – Visa Free Access to 66 Countries
The Zambia passport ranks 77th globally in 2025, offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 66 destinations worldwide. This travel document provides Zambian citizens with moderate international mobility, particularly within African regional communities and select countries across other continents. While the passport's ranking has fluctuated between the 50s and 70s over the past two decades, it maintains consistent access to key destinations for business, tourism, and diplomatic travel. Zambian passport holders benefit from regional agreements that facilitate easier travel within the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and other African Union member states.
Quick Statistics for Zambia passport
Source: Skyscanner & Official Government Websites.
Top Visa-Free Destinations for Zambian Citizens
Popular destinations where Zambia passport holders can travel without a visa:
| Country | Maximum Stay | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 90 days | KE | |
| Up to 90 days | ZA | |
| Up to 90 days | MU | |
| Up to 90 days | BW | |
| Up to 90 days | MW |
Visa Requirements by Country
Complete breakdown of visa requirements for Zambia passport holders
✅ Visa-Free
43 countries
Angola
Antigua and Barbuda
Bahamas
Bangladesh
Barbados
Belize
Benin
Botswana
Cayman Islands
Cook Islands
Dominica
Ecuador
Fiji
The Gambia
Grenada
Haiti
Hong Kong (SAR China)
Jamaica
Kenya
Kiribati
Lesotho
Malawi
Malaysia
Mauritius
Micronesia
Montserrat
Mozambique
Namibia
Philippines
Senegal
Singapore
South Africa
St. Lucia
St. Vincent and the Grenadines
eSwatini
Tanzania
Trinidad and Tobago
Uganda
Vanuatu
British Virgin Islands
Zimbabwe
Rwanda
Ghana
🛬 Visa on Arrival
20 countries
Madagascar
Bolivia
Burundi
Cambodia
Cape Verde Islands
Comoro Islands
Ethiopia
Guinea-Bissau
Iran
Macao (SAR China)
Maldives
Nepal
Nicaragua
Palau Islands
Samoa
Sierra Leone
Timor-Leste
Tuvalu
Djibouti
Niue
🔐 ETA Required
3 countries
Sri Lanka
Seychelles
St. Kitts and Nevis
💻 E-Visa
37 countries
Azerbaijan
Colombia
Gabon
Georgia
Kyrgyzstan
Moldova
Oman
Qatar
Sao Tome and Principe
Suriname
Tajikistan
Türkiye
United Arab Emirates
Albania
Vietnam
Guinea
India
Kazakhstan
Bahrain
Cameroon
Equatorial Guinea
Togo
Syria
Cuba
Thailand
Indonesia
Pakistan
Burkina Faso
Mauritania
Congo (Dem. Rep.)
Nigeria
Liberia
St. Helena
Somalia
Bhutan
Cote d'Ivoire
South Sudan
❌ Visa Required
123 countries
Afghanistan
Algeria
Andorra
Anguilla
Argentina
Armenia
Aruba
Austria
Belarus
Belgium
Bonaire; St. Eustatius and Saba
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Brazil
Brunei
Bulgaria
Canada
Central African Republic
Chad
Chile
China
Congo (Rep.)
Costa Rica
Croatia
Curacao
Cyprus
Czechia
Denmark
Dominican Republic
Egypt
El Salvador
Eritrea
Estonia
Falkland Islands
Faroe Islands
Finland
France
French Guiana
French Polynesia
French West Indies
Germany
Gibraltar
Greece
Greenland
Guam
Guatemala
Guyana
Honduras
Hungary
Iceland
Iraq
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Japan
Jordan
Kosovo
Laos
Latvia
Lebanon
Libya
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
North Macedonia
Mali
Malta
Marshall Islands
Mayotte
Mexico
Monaco
Mongolia
Montenegro
Morocco
Myanmar
Nauru
Netherlands
New Caledonia
New Zealand
Niger
North Korea
Northern Mariana Islands
Norway
Palestinian Territory
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Poland
Portugal
Puerto Rico
Reunion
Romania
Russian Federation
American Samoa
San Marino
Saudi Arabia
Serbia
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
South Korea
Spain
St. Maarten
Sudan
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan (Chinese Taipei)
Tonga
Tunisia
Turkmenistan
Turks and Caicos Islands
Ukraine
United Kingdom
United States
Uruguay
Vatican City
Venezuela
US Virgin Islands
Yemen
Australia
Bermuda
Uzbekistan
Kuwait
Historical Ranking Trend
Zambia's passport ranking progression from 2006 to 2025
Trend: Declined by 24 positions from 2006 to 2025
Official Zambia Passport & Travel Resources
Access official government resources for passport services, travel advisories, and visa information:
Compare Zambia Passport with Other Passports
See how Zambia's passport compares with other AFRICA in the same ranking tier:
| Country | Rank | Visa-Free Destinations | Mobility Score | Global Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #77 | 66 | 42/100 | 61/100 | |
| #68 | 77 | 45/100 | 66/100 | |
| #69 | 75 | 45/100 | 64/100 | |
| #70 | 73 | 42/100 | 65/100 | |
| #70 | 73 | 42/100 | 65/100 | |
| #71 | 72 | 28/100 | 64/100 |
*Mobility score calculated based on visa-free access and global travel freedom.
*Global score reflects overall passport strength considering various factors.
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