🇹🇿 Tanzania visa requirements for Zambian citizens
No visa needed — Zambian citizens can stay in Tanzania visa-free for up to 90 days.
Entry rules for Zambia passport holders
Holders of a valid passport from Zambia can travel to Tanzania for tourism or short business trips without applying for a visa, for stays of up to 90 days. You'll typically just need a passport valid for at least six months beyond your arrival date, and you may be asked to show proof of onward travel or sufficient funds at the border.
The 90-day limit applies to the visit itself — if you plan to stay longer, work, or study in Tanzania, you'll need to apply for the appropriate visa or permit before traveling.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Tanzania immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
How this compares
The Zambian passport ranks #131 worldwide, opening 66 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (38 visa-free, 24 with a visa on arrival and 4 with an eTA). Tanzania is one of them.
The arrangement is reciprocal: Tanzanian citizens traveling to Zambia face the same requirement (visa-free · 90 days).
Across Eastern Africa as a whole, 13 of 15 destinations are open to Zambian travelers without arranging a visa in advance.
About Tanzania
- Capital
- Dodoma
- Region
- Eastern Africa
- Currency
- Tanzanian shilling (Sh)
- Languages
- English, Swahili
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Frequently asked questions
Do Zambian citizens need a visa for Tanzania?
No visa needed — Zambian citizens can stay in Tanzania visa-free for up to 90 days.
How long can Zambian citizens stay in Tanzania without a visa?
Zambian citizens can stay in Tanzania for up to 90 days visa-free. Longer stays require a visa or residence permit arranged in advance.
What currency is used in Tanzania?
The currency in Tanzania is the Tanzanian shilling (Sh). The capital city is Dodoma.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: Visa-free · 90 days for Zambian citizens traveling to Tanzania. 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 Tanzania embassy or immigration authority before booking.
More of Africa for Zambian passport holders
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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.