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Zambia passport to Türkiye
Zambia passport holders need a visa for Türkiye, applied for at an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travel.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
Visa free
FStay 90 days
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Key facts
- Türkiye lets 105 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Zambia is not one of them.
- Zambia passports get “Visa required” at 94 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Türkiye passports get “Visa free” in Zambia.
Nearby passports travelling to Türkiye
Open to Zambia passports near Türkiye
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec50 × 60 mm
Flights, eSIM and insurance are third-party. Visatu does not take payment.
Flight corridor
Connection likely
ZambiaTürkiye- Typical duration
- 10.3 hours
- From
- LUN · NLA · LVI
- To
- IST · AYT · SAW
Usual hubs
United Arab Emirates · 12.9 hours
Netherlands · 14.8 hours
Kenya · 10.7 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.
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.
Türkiye
Country profile
Capital
Ankara
Population
85.7 million
Area
780,580 km²
Currency
Turkish lira TRY
Languages
Turkish
Time zone
UTC+03:00
Foreign-born
7.1 million · 2024
Migrant share
8.1%
Ethnic groups · 2016
- Turkish72.5%
- Kurdish19%
- other minorities8.5%
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 C / Type F
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 155 · Ambulance 112
Dialing code
+90
Airports
IST · AYT · SAW · DLM
Highlights
- Hagia Sophia
- Cappadocia
- Pamukkale
- Ephesus
- Blue Mosque
Zambia · Visa required
FAQ
Does a Zambia passport need a visa for Türkiye?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa required”. confirm length of stay with the destination. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
No single stay length is recorded. Check Türkiye immigration or a mission.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Türkiye typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 50 × 60 mm. Confirm with a Türkiye mission.
What about a Türkiye passport entering Zambia?
The reverse result is “Visa free”.
How do you apply for Türkiye as a visitor?
eVisa / visa-free：Often 30–90 days。Apply on the eVisa site or check visa-free eligibility; print the approval.