You do not need a visa for Zambia if you have a Papua New Guinean passport

No visa needed

Papua New Guinean citizens can enter Zambia without applying for a visa in advance. Check your passport validity and any onward-travel requirements before you fly.

Visa-free

Frequently asked questions

Do Papua New Guinean citizens need a visa for Zambia?

No. Papua New Guinean citizens can enter Zambia without applying for a visa in advance.

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What Zambia may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages
Passport photo 35x45mm, white background
Hotel booking or invitation letter from host
Return flight or onward travel itinerary
Proof of sufficient funds for your stay
Yellow fever certificate if from endemic area

Entry requirements for Papua New Guinean travellers

These rules apply specifically to Papua New Guinean passport holders entering Zambia as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

Required
Mandatory proof of return or onward ticket from Zambia
Travelers require proof of a ticket showing their entrance and exit from Zambia.
- This requirement doesn’t apply to the following travelers: -Nationals of Zambia; -Foreign nationals residing in Zambia.
Zambia Department of Immigration Last checked 2026-07-20
Required
Travelers require a passport valid for at least 6 months from the time of entry
Travelers need a valid passport to enter Zambia. The traveler's passport must remain valid for at least 6 months after the traveler arrives in Zambia. The passport must have at least 3 blank pages.
Zambia Immigration Last checked 2026-07-20
May be required
Parental consent and entry requirements for travelers under 16 entering Zambia
Travelers under 16 entering Zambia without a parent or guardian may obtain special clearance from the Director General of Immigration. A parent or guardian may submit a written request to the Director General of Immigration for authorization for the minor to travel to Zambia. Once the necessary authority has been granted, the immigration department will facilitate the child's travel arrangements and entry requirements. Travelers staying in Zambia for longer than 90 days may include a minor in their visa application. Travelers under 16 cannot apply for a visa on their own; the application must be submitted by their parents or legal guardians. Contact your airline, as they may have additional requirements for minors beyond standard rules.
Zambia Department of Immigration Last checked 2026-07-20
Recommended
Recommended vaccinations for Zambia
Travelers should consider: -Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B vaccines; -Typhoid vaccine for visits to smaller cities or rural areas; -Routine vaccines including Measles. Additional vaccine recommendations may apply. Consult your healthcare provider and check the source for details.
CDC - Zambia Last checked 2026-07-20
Not required
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Zambia
Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Zambia.
Last checked 2026-07-20
Not required
Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required
Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Zambia.
Last checked 2026-07-20
Not required
Transit visa is not required
Travelers do not need a visa to transit through Zambia.
Last checked 2026-07-20