🇿🇲 Zambia visa requirements for Bangladeshi citizens
Bangladeshi citizens need an e-visa for Zambia, which can be applied for online before traveling.
Entry rules for Bangladesh passport holders
Before traveling to Zambia, Bangladeshi citizens must apply for an electronic visa through the official Zambia government portal. Processing usually takes from a few hours to a few business days, so apply well before your flight. Print a copy of the approval to show at check-in and on arrival.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Zambia immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
How this compares
The Bangladeshi passport ranks #192 worldwide, opening 36 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (17 visa-free, 17 with a visa on arrival and 2 with an eTA). Zambia is not among them — it is one of the 113 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.
The reverse trip is easier: Zambian citizens can enter Bangladesh visa-free · 90 days.
Across Eastern Africa as a whole, 7 of 16 destinations are open to Bangladeshi travelers without arranging a visa in advance.
About Zambia
- Capital
- Lusaka
- Region
- Eastern Africa
- Currency
- Zambian kwacha (ZK)
- Languages
- English
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Frequently asked questions
Do Bangladeshi citizens need a visa for Zambia?
Bangladeshi citizens need an e-visa for Zambia, which can be applied for online before traveling.
Can Bangladeshi citizens apply online for entry to Zambia?
Yes. Zambia offers an online e-visa for Bangladesh passport holders. Apply through the official government portal before your trip.
What currency is used in Zambia?
The currency in Zambia is the Zambian kwacha (ZK). The capital city is Lusaka.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: e-Visa for Bangladeshi citizens traveling to Zambia. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the Zambia embassy or immigration authority before booking.
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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.