Hungary→Zambia
Hungary to Zambia
What should I do before I travel?
Check your passport to ensure it is valid for at least six months beyond your planned date of entry into Zambia.
Carry your passport as your travel document; a passport is the accepted document for entry.
Consider buying travel insurance for your trip to Zambia; it is recommended but not required for entry.
Note that Zambia does not have an embassy in Hungary; the nearest Zambian embassy for consular matters is in South Africa.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to travel to Zambia?
Hungarian citizens do not need a visa to enter Zambia for stays up to 90 days for tourism.
How long does my passport need to be valid?
Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your date of entry into Zambia.
What travel document do I need?
You must travel on a passport; a passport is the accepted travel document for entry into Zambia.
Do I need any vaccinations before I go?
No vaccinations are recorded as required or recommended for this route to Zambia.
Do I need to fill in an entry card or register on arrival?
Zambia does not require arrival registration or an entry card for travellers on this route.
Do I need travel insurance to enter Zambia?
Travel insurance is recommended for travel to Zambia but it is not a condition of entry.
Where can I check the official rules?
When was this last checked?
Our checker last confirmed these requirements on August 14, 2026. Entry rules can change without notice, so confirm against the official source below before you travel.
Before you travel
- 1Check your passport
Your passport must stay valid for 6 months beyond your trip.
- Travel insurance
Not required upon entry, but medical treatment is paid for by travelers — it's advisable to have a policy covering medical expenses and repatriation.
- Save your embassy’s contact
Your nearest mission: South Africa — worth having if your documents are lost.
Open the embassy page - Stays up to 90 days
Longer than that needs a visa, and the exemption covers tourism — not paid work or study.
- Read our travel guides
Local knowledge, seasons and customs — things they won't check at the border but that your trip depends on. Everything you need to know.
Open the guide
More about Zambia
Africa
- Capital
- Lusaka
- Currency
- Zambian Kwacha (ZMW)
- Known for
- Victoria Falls, South Luangwa National Park, Copper belt
- Food
- Nshima, Bream, Ifisashi
Full requirements13
Hungary embassy in South Africa