Visa Notes & Fees
This section gives you all details on visa rules and information. Here, you will find detailed information on all kinds of Visa, rules on visitor policies, visa forms and visa fees.
Visa Categories
- Tourist
- Business
- Family Visit
- Transit
- Seamen
- Work Permit
Tourist Visa
- The Applicant’s passport should have validity for at least one year from the date of application along with its 2 photocopies of the 1st, 2nd and last pages.
- Three completed and duly signed (by the applicant) visa application forms in original should be submitted.
- Three latest passport-size photographs.
- The visa application forms should be enclosed with a covering letter from the Applicant.
- Confirmed onward / return air ticket along with its photocopy.
- Onward country visa (if any).
- As per Embassy guidelines, traveler should have a certificate of inoculation against cholera; in addition the Original Yellow Fever Certificate with a photocopy is compulsory.
- A Letter of confirmation from Zambian tour operator on their letterhead confirming hotel as well as the travel itinerary and enough proof of funds.
- Bank statement for last six months.
- Copy of the Credit card.
- After issuance, the Visa remains valid for 90 days and period of stay is also 90 days. Any period beyond 90 days will require authority, in the form of a permit from the Chief Immigration Officer.
- Visa is processed in 3 to 5 working days.
The visa fee should be paid in the form of a bank draft in favor of Zambia High Commission and should be submitted along with a photo copy of the same
| Category
| Amount In Rs.
| Other Amounts
|
| Single Entry |
Rs. 3300 |
N/A |
| Double / Multiple Entry |
Rs. 5100 |
N/A |
Tourist Visa
Business Visa
- The Applicant’s passport should have validity for at least one year from the date of application along with its 2 photocopies of the 1st, 2nd and last pages.
- Three completed and duly signed (by the applicant) visa application forms in original should be submitted.
- Three latest passport-size photographs.
- The visa application forms should be submitted along with a covering letter from the Indian company on the companies’ letter head.
- The visa application should be enclosed with a letter of invitation from the business associates in Zambia on the company letterhead with sufficient proofs of funds.
- Confirmed onward / return air ticket along with its photocopy.
- Onward country visa (if any).
- As per Embassy guidelines, traveler should have a certificate of inoculation against cholera; in addition the Original Yellow Fever Certificate with a photocopy is compulsory.
- Visa remains valid for 90 days after issuance and the period of stay is also 90 days. Any period beyond 90 days will need the authority in form of a permit from the Chief Immigration Officer.
- The Visa is processed in 3 to 5 working days.
The visa fee should be paid in the form of a bank draft in favor of Zambia High Commission and should be submitted along with a photo copy of the same
| Category
| Amount In Rs.
| Other Amounts
|
| Single Entry |
Rs. 3300 |
N/A |
| Double / Multiple Entry |
Rs. 5100 |
N/A |
Business Visa
Family Visit Visa
- The Applicant’s passport should have validity for at least one year from the date of application along with its 2 photocopies of the 1st, 2nd and last pages.
- Three completed and duly signed (by the applicant) visa application forms in original should be submitted.
- Three latest passport-size photographs.
- The visa application forms should be enclosed with a covering letter from the Applicant.
- Confirmed onward / return air ticket along with its photocopy.
- Onward country visa (if any).
- As per Embassy guidelines, traveler should have a certificate of inoculation against cholera; in addition the Original Yellow Fever Certificate with a photocopy is compulsory.
- Applicant must submit a letter of invitation from friends / relatives mentioning complete address and their status (resident / employment / citizen / others) of the sponsor confirming the responsibility of the applicant's stay.
- Enough proof of funds to survive in the country.
- Copy of Credit card.
- Visa remains valid for 90 days after issuance and the period of stay is also 90 days. Any period beyond 90 days will need the authority in form of a permit from the Chief Immigration Officer.
- The Visa is processed in 3 to 5 working days.
The visa fee should be paid in the form of a bank draft in favor of Zambia High Commission and should be submitted along with a photo copy of the same
| Category
| Amount In Rs.
| Other Amounts
|
| Single Entry |
Rs. 3300 |
N/A |
| Double / Multiple Entry |
Rs. 5100 |
N/A |
Family Visit Visa
Transit Visa
- Transit Visa is not required if the traveler is continuing the journey by the same, or first connecting aircraft within 24 hours, without leaving the airport.
- Also, the traveler should have a confirmed onward air ticket.
Transit Visa
Seamen Visa
Zambia is a land-locked country.
Seamen Visa
Work Permit Visa
- The Applicant’s passport should have validity for at least one year from the date of application along with its 2 photocopies of the 1st, 2nd and last pages.
- Three completed and duly signed (by the applicant) visa application forms in original should be submitted.
- Three latest passport-size photographs.
- The visa application forms should be enclosed with a covering letter from the Company / Applicant.
- Confirmed onward / return air ticket along with its photocopy.
- Onward country visa (if any).
- As per Embassy guidelines, traveler should have a certificate of inoculation against cholera; in addition the Original Yellow Fever Certificate with a photocopy is compulsory.
- Applicant need to submit a copy of the employment permit in original.
- Visa remains valid for 90 days after issuance and the period of stay is also 90 days. Any period beyond 90 days will need the authority in form of a permit from the Chief Immigration Officer.
- The Visa is processed in 3 to 5 working days.
| Category
| Amount In Rs.
| Other Amounts
|
| Single Entry |
Rs. 3300 |
N/A |
| Double / Multiple Entry |
Rs. 5100 |
N/A |
Work Permit Visa
Find comprehensive information about the country you are visiting including its population to climate.
Name: The Republic of Zambia
Location: Central Southern Africa
Time: IST (-) 3 1/2 hrs
Capital: Lusaka
Language: Bemba (official) 30.1%, Nyanja (official) 10.7%, Tonga (official) 10.6%, Lozi (official) 5.7%, Chewa 4.9%, Nsenga 3.4%, Tumbuka 2.5%, Lunda (official) 2.2%, Kaonde (official) 2%, Lala 2%, Luvale (official) 1.7%, English (official) 1.7%, other 22.5%
Area: 752,614 sq kms
Population: 14,222,233 (July 2013 est.)
National Day: 24 Oct (Independence Day)
Currency: Zambia Kwacha (ZMK) 1 = INR 0.01
Climate: Though Zambia is located in the tropics, the height of the plateau assures that the climate is seldom unpleasantly hot, except in the valleys. Accordingly, Zambia experiences three seasons: the cool, dry winter season (which occurs from May to September); the hot, dry season (which occurs during October and November); and the rainy season, which is even hotter and occurs from December to April.
Holidays: YEAR 2014: 1 Jan - New Year's Day, 12 Mar - Youth Day, 18 Apr - Good Friday, 21 Apr - Easter Monday, 1 May - Labour Day, 25 May - African Freedom Day (Anniversary of the OAU's Foundation), 1 Jul - Unity Day, 7 Jul - Heroes' Day, 4 Aug - Farmers' Day, 25 Oct - Independence Day, 25 Dec - Christmas Day.
International Airports: Lusaka (LUN), Mfuwe (MFU)
Read on to this section to find-out about details of the nearest embassy of country or consulate of the country you want to visit.
New Delhi
Name:High Commission of the Republic of Zambia
Address:C-6/5, Vasant Vihar
City:New Delhi- 110 057
Country:India
Telephone:011- 2615 0270 / 71
Fax:011- 2649 7524
Timings:Mon to Fri
Office Timings:0900 to 1500 hrs
Visa Timings:0900 to 1230 hrs (Mon & Wed)
Email:zambiand@sify.com
Territory Jurisdiction:No Territory Jurisdiction. All Passports are processed in New Delhi only.
Collection Timings:1330 to 1500 hrs (Tue & Thur)
Chennai Tamil Nadu
Name:Honorary Consulate General of Zambia
Address:Rosy Tower, IInd Floor, 7, Nungambakkam High Road
City:Chennai- 600 034 (Tamil Nadu)
Country:India
Telephone:044- 2827 1086
Fax:044- 2822 1194
Email:hczambiant@gmail.com
Territory Jurisdiction:No Territory Jurisdiction. All the Passports are sent to New Delhi for processing.
Kolkata
Name:Honorary Consulate General of Zambia
Address:6-D, Neelamber, 28B, Shakespeare Sarani, 6th Floor
City:Kolkata- 700 017
Country:India
Telephone:033- 2283 5913
Timings:Mon to Fri
Office Timings:0900 to 1500 hrs
Email:integrat@dataone.in
Territory Jurisdiction:No Territory Jurisdiction. All the Passports are sent to New Delhi for processing.
Mumbai
Name:Honorary Consulate General of Zambia
Address:1, Jaitirath Mansion, 6-A, Barrack Road, Ground Floor, Dhobitalao
City:Mumbai- 400 020
Country:India
Telephone:022- 2200 1977, 2200 1778, 2200 1979, 2200 1780
Fax:022- 2200 0443
Timings:Mon to Fri
Office Timings:0900 to 1500 hrs
Email:hczambia@hathway.com
Notes:Visa is not handled. Passports are sent to New Delhi.
Territory Jurisdiction:No Territory Jurisdiction. All the Passports are sent to New Delhi for processing.
In this section, you can download the visa forms for the destination country according to your requirement and purpose of the tour. However, one must note that submission / acceptation of forms will subject to the visa rules and regulations of the country.
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