Access
On arrival
AStay 90 days
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Thailand passport to Zambia
Thailand 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
eVisa
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Key facts
- Zambia lets 145 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Thailand is one of them.
- Thailand passports get “On arrival” at 33 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Zambia passports get “eVisa” in Thailand.
Nearby passports travelling to Zambia
Open to Thailand 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
ThailandZambia- Typical duration
- 13.1 hours
- From
- BKK · HKT · DMK
- To
- LUN · NLA · LVI
Usual hubs
United Arab Emirates · 15.1 hours
Kenya · 13.6 hours
South Africa · 15 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.
Thailand
Country profile
Capital
Bangkok
Population
65.9 million
Area
514,000 km²
Currency
Thai baht THB
Languages
Thai
Time zone
UTC+07:00
Foreign-born
3.2 million · 2024
Migrant share
4.4%
Ethnic groups · 2015
- Thai97.5%
- Burmese1.3%
- other1.1%
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
Thailand · On arrival
FAQ
Does a Thailand 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 Thailand?
The reverse result is “eVisa”.