Zambia for citizens of Guinea-Bissau

🔑 How to enter to Zambia from Guinea-Bissau

To enter Zambia, Guinea-Bissauan citizens must follow some fairly simple steps. Please note that migration services have the right to request additional documents (return tickets, accommodation reservations and etc.).

1. Before traveling to Zambia, check whether your Guinea-Bissauan passport is valid. Passport must be valid for 6 months after entering Zambia and have at least 1 blank page for entry stamp.
2. Show your Guinea-Bissauan passport to the immigration officer upon arrival.
3. Getting a visa - an entry stamp in your Guinea-Bissauan passport.

✅ Requirements for Guinea-Bissauan citizens to visit Zambia with tourist visa

• Guinea-Bissauan citizens should provide valid passport. Passport must be valid at the all time of entry to Zambia. The passport must be a minimum of one blank page for the entry stamp.
• Medical insurance is recommended, as treatment of Guinea-Bissauan citizens on the territory of Zambia is carried out on a commercial basis.

⚠ Citizens of Guinea-Bissau must obtain a visa in advance before traveling to Zambia.

A Zambian tourist visa is required for Guinea-Bissauan citizens. At the discretion of the embassy staff, the visa can be issued strictly under the travel time line. When applying for a tourist visa to Zambia, the applicant must be in person. You may applay for a Zambian tourist visa online.

✅ How to apply for Zambia tourist visa from Guinea-Bissau

1. Prepare all required documents.
2. Complete the application form and attach all required documents.
3. Submit your visa application online.
4. Await processing of documents.
5. Receive your passports with visas. .

ℹ The processing time is usually standard, but may increase depending on the embassy's workload. Refusal may be received without explanation. The visa fee is non-refundable in case of refusal. The application must be submitted for each applicant separately and in person.

❓ FAQ

1. Do citizens of Guinea-Bissau require a visa to visit the Zambia?

   Guinea-Bissauan citizens do not need a visa to visit the Zambia.

2. What happens if a Guinea-Bissauan passport holder stays in Zambia longer than the visa-free period allowed?

   Overstaying visa-free entry to Zambia is punishable by a fine, in case of serious violations a ban on entry to Zambia is possible. It is essential to leave the country before your authorized stay expires or to extend your stay legally if needed.

3. Do citizens of Guinea-Bissau need to show proof of sufficient funds to enter Zambia without a visa?

   Zambian immigration authorities may ask for proof of sufficient funds or a return ticket when entering the country without a visa. It is advisable to have these documents with you when traveling.

4. What documents are required for Guinea-Bissauan citizens to enter Zambia without a visa?

   Guinea-Bissauan citizens need a valid passport with at least six months validity, a return or onward ticket, and proof of sufficient funds to cover their stay in Zambia.

5. Can Guinea-Bissauan work or study during the visa-free stay in Zambia?

   The Zambia visa-free stay is usually for tourism purposes only. For working or studying in Zambia Guinea-Bissauan citizens usually requires a specific visa, and you should not engage in such activities on a tourist visa-free stay.