Vietnam Visa Requirement for citizens of Zambia
Do Zambia passport holders need Visa to Vietnam?
Are Zambian citizens exempted from visa?
NO, As a citizen of Zambia, you MUST acquire a visa before entering Vietnam for either tourism or business purpose. See specific information in the table below:
| Visa type | Visa Requirement |
|---|---|
| Tourism visa | Visa required |
| Business visa | Visa required |
To be allowed to enter Vietnam, in addition to Visa, you need to meet two follow conditions:
- Zambia passport has 6-month validity (at least) since your entry date to Vietnam
- Zambia passport has 02 blank pages in minimum.
How to get a Vietnam visa for Zambia residents?
You can get Vietnam visa from Zambia in 2 ways:
1- Getting Vietnam Visa at Embassy
We regret to inform that there is no Vietnam Embassy/Consulate in Zambia at the present. Please contact directly to Vietnam Embassy/ Consulate in other countries during business hours for visa issue.
To obtain Vietnam Visa, you must prepare required documents:
- Your original passport has at least 06-months validity
- One visa application form is filled with your correct information, along with 02 passport photos
- Visa fee for Vietnamese Embassy. Please note that the cost depends on the length and purpose of the trip. The more important thing is all visa application fees at the Embassy are non-refundable.
- If you send your application form by mail or post office, please provide your correct address that you want to return your passport and visa. All documents should be placed in one package.
2- Getting Visa On Arrival at Vietnam International Airport (highly recommended)
To all Zambian citizens who travel to Vietnam by plane, Visa on Arrival (VOA) is the most convenient way to get Vietnam visa (you can get visa right at the airport)
To obtain this VOA visa, you just need to follow these 3 simple steps:
Step Apply Vietnam visa
Vietnam Visa fee for Zambian citizens
This table below is total entry Vietnam visa costs for Zambian tourists:
Tourist Visa Fee
| Type of visa | Service fee | Stamping fee |
|---|---|---|
| 1 month single entry | 80 USD | 25 USD |
| 1 month multiple entry | 100 USD | 50 USD |
| 3 months single entry | 120 USD | 25 USD |
| 3 months multiple entry | 140 USD | 50 USD |
Business Visa Fee
| Type of visa | Service fee | Stamping fee |
|---|---|---|
| 1 month single entry | 90 USD | 25 USD |
| 1 month multiple entry | 95 USD | 50 USD |
| 3 months single entry | 120 USD | 25 USD |
| 3 months multiple entry | 135 USD | 50 USD |
The mentioned service fees above are applied to normal processing time which is 2 business days. If you want to use emergency visa service, you need to pay an extra fee:
- 10 USD/person to receive Visa Approval Letter within a day
- 20 USD/person to receive Visa Approval Letter in 4 working hours
- 45 USD/person to receive Visa Approval Letter in 2 working hours