Access
On arrival
AStay 90 days
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Congo passport to Zambia
Congo passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Zambia, usually for 90 days.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
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Key facts
- Zambia lets 145 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Congo is one of them.
- Congo passports get “On arrival” at 24 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Zambia passports get “Visa required” in Congo.
Nearby passports travelling to Zambia
Open to Congo passports near Zambia
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flights, eSIM and insurance are third-party. Visatu does not take payment.
Flight corridor
Connection likely
CongoZambia- Typical duration
- 5 hours
- From
- BZV · PNR · OLL
- To
- LUN · NLA · LVI
Usual hubs
DR Congo · 5 hours
Kenya · 7.9 hours
South Africa · 7.6 hours
Duration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
Congo
Country profile
Capital
Brazzaville
Population
6.1 million
Area
342,000 km²
Currency
Congolese franc CDF
Languages
French, Kikongo, Lingala
Time zone
UTC+01:00
Foreign-born
385,589 · 2024
Migrant share
6.1%
Ethnic groups · 2014
- Kongo40.5%
- Teke16.9%
- Mbochi13.1%
- foreigner8.2%
- Sangha5.6%
- Mbere/Mbeti/Kele4.4%
- Other11.3%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Zambia
Country profile
Capital
Lusaka
Population
19.7 million
Area
752,614 km²
Currency
Zambian kwacha ZMW
Languages
English
Time zone
UTC+02:00
Foreign-born
249,205 · 2024
Migrant share
1.2%
Ethnic groups · 2010
- Bemba21%
- other13.8%
- Tonga13.6%
- Chewa7.4%
- Lozi5.7%
- Nsenga5.3%
- Other33.3%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
Type G
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Left
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 112
Dialing code
+260
Airports
LUN · NLA · LVI · MFU
Highlights
- Victoria Falls
- South Luangwa
- Zambezi
Congo · On arrival
FAQ
Does a Congo passport need a visa for Zambia?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “On arrival”. typical stay 90 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
The matrix records a typical stay of 90 days. The entry stamp, eTA or visa page is authoritative.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Zambia typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Zambia mission.
What about a Zambia passport entering Congo?
The reverse result is “Visa required”.