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Zambia Visa for Algeria Citizens 2026

e-Visa / eTA

Algerian citizens need an eVisa for Zambia - apply online at evisa.zambiaimmigration.gov.zm; single-entry fee around USD 50, processing 3-5 business days.

Guide last updated September 12, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond travel dates, with at least 2 blank pages
  • Completed online eVisa application form on the Zambia e-Visa portal
  • Recent passport-style digital photo (JPEG, white background)
  • Scanned copy of the passport bio page
  • Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation letter)
  • Return or onward flight ticket
  • Proof of sufficient funds (bank statement, approx USD 50/day recommended)
  • Yellow fever certificate if transiting through an endemic country
  • No biometrics required at application stage; photo/fingerprints may be taken on arrival
  • Travel health insurance recommended, not mandatory

Visa types

  • Single Entry eVisa - valid 90 days from issue, max stay 30 days, fee approx USD 50
  • Double Entry eVisa - valid 90 days, two entries, fee approx USD 80
  • KAZA Univisa (Multiple Entry) - valid 30 days, covers Zambia and Zimbabwe, fee approx USD 50, not available to all nationalities

How to apply online

  • Go to evisa.zambiaimmigration.gov.zm and create an account
  • Fill in personal details, travel dates, and upload passport photo and bio page scan
  • Upload supporting documents (accommodation, return ticket)
  • Pay the visa fee online by debit/credit card in USD
  • Approval is emailed as a PDF once reviewed by Zambia's Department of Immigration
  • Print the approval letter and present it with your passport on arrival at any Zambian port of entry

Fees & processing time

  • Single entry fee: approx USD 50
  • Double entry fee: approx USD 80
  • No separate service fee when applying directly on the government portal
  • Standard processing: 3-5 business days
  • No official express option; apply at least 1-2 weeks before travel

Tips for Algeria travelers

  • Apply at least 2 weeks before departure since approvals can take longer than stated during peak season
  • Common rejection reasons: blurry passport scans, name mismatches between passport and form, insufficient funds proof
  • Pay only through the official government portal - avoid third-party sites charging extra fees
  • Check current travel advisories with the Algerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs before booking
  • Extensions of up to 90 days total are possible at immigration offices inside Zambia for a small fee

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

This guide is for information only. Visa policies change without notice. Travel Visa Stack is not an immigration authority. Always verify with official government or embassy sources before making travel plans.