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Zambia visa for Bangladeshis

Zambia's immigration department lists Bangladesh among nationals who must obtain a visa before travelling. Applications are made online through the official eServices portal and you need an approval letter before you fly. When we checked on 31 October 2026 the official pages we could read did not show the fee, stay or document list for Bangladesh, so those are marked for confirmation.

Quick answer: Visa needed?: Yes. Bangladesh is listed by Zambia Immigration under 'Nationals Requiring Visa Prior to Travel'.. Where to apply: Online through the Zambia Immigration eServices portal (zambiaimmigration.gov.zm). Apply through the Director General of Immigration before arrival.. Confirm before you pay.

Official source checkedLast checked: 31 October 2026Visa before travel (online eServices)

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VISA NEEDED?

Yes. Bangladesh is listed by Zambia Immigration under 'Nationals Requiring Visa Prior to Travel'.

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WHERE TO APPLY

Online through the Zambia Immigration eServices portal (zambiaimmigration.gov.zm). Apply through the Director General of Immigration before arrival.

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APPROVAL LETTER

You must receive a letter of approval before travelling.

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FEE

A Fees page exists but the amount for Bangladesh could not be read. Confirm before paying. Service charges of any agent are extra.

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STAY

Not stated on the page we read. Confirm.

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PROCESSING TIME

Not stated on the official page we read. Confirm with our office.

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PASSPORT VALIDITY

Commonly at least 6 months; not confirmed on an official page we could read.

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YELLOW FEVER

Certificate rules depend on your travel history. Confirm with the Zambian authorities before travel.

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How to apply

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Zambia Immigration says applicants in this category must apply through the Director General of Immigration before arriving in Zambia. Applications are submitted online through the eServices portal, and you must have the approval letter before travel.
Use only the official zambiaimmigration.gov.zm website. Avoid look-alike sites.

Fee, stay and processing

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The official site has a fees page and a notice about revised fees (August 2024), but we could not read the amounts for Bangladesh. We do not publish third-party figures as fact.
Stay length, processing time and the exact document list are not confirmed on the pages we could read. Please confirm with our office before you pay. Total cost is the government fee plus any service charge, which we will quote in BDT.

Where to apply: receiving authority

Zambia Department of Immigration - online eServices (visa before travel)

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Address: Online application; Department of Immigration, Zambia

Phone: +260 211 428800 (Contact Centre)

Email: zambiavisa@zambiaimmigration.gov.zm

Hours: Confirm on the website

Website: www.zambiaimmigration.gov.zm

The official page lists Bangladesh among nationals who must apply through the Director General of Immigration before arriving, online through the eServices portal, and wait for an approval letter. We found no confirmed Zambian mission in Dhaka. Ask our office before you pay anything.

Offices, hours and appointment rules change. Check the official website or ask us before you go.

Document checklist

Documents change by visa type and profile. Our counsellor confirms your exact list.

Documents to prepare (confirm final list on the portal)

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Passport with at least 6 months validity (commonly required, confirm)
Scan of the passport bio page
Recent passport-size photo with plain background
Travel dates, entry and exit points
Host or accommodation details in Zambia
Return or onward ticket and proof of funds (as a precaution)
Tourist: bank statement and trip plan
Business: invitation or company letter from Zambia plus employer letter
Employed: employment letter and leave approval
Self-employed: trade licence and recent bank statement
Student: institution letter and sponsor support
Minor: birth certificate and parent consent

Things to watch

Fee, stay and processing time for Bangladesh were not readable on the official site. Confirm before paying.
Do not travel without the approval letter.
Travel Counsellor Ltd. is a private consultancy, not an embassy. Decisions rest with the Zambian authorities.

Frequently asked questions

Do Bangladeshis need a visa for Zambia?

Zambia Immigration lists Bangladesh among nationals who must obtain a visa before travel.

Where do I apply?

Online through the official Zambia Immigration eServices portal, then wait for the approval letter.

Is approval guaranteed?

No. The Zambian authorities decide, and fees and rules can change.

Sources

Visa decisions are made by the issuing authority. Fees and rules change, so confirm before you pay.