Ukraine→Zambia
Ukraine to Zambia
How long can I stay, and can I extend it?
Ukrainian citizens may stay in Zambia without a visa for up to 90 days. Stays beyond 90 days require a visa.
Can children travel on this route?
If you are under 18, you must carry a notarised letter of parental consent to enter Zambia.
What should I do before I travel?
Before you travel, check that your passport (ordinary or temporary) is valid for at least six months beyond your planned date of entry to Zambia.
Arrange travel insurance before departure: travel insurance is a condition of entry to Zambia and you must have it in place for your trip.
Ensure you meet Zambia's mandatory vaccination requirements before travel.
Because Zambia has no embassy in Ukraine, note that consular assistance from Zambia is provided from the nearest embassy in South Africa.
What happens at the border?
On arrival officials may ask to see your passport (ordinary or temporary) and proof of travel insurance. You may also be asked to show evidence of sufficient funds to cover your stay.
No arrival registration or entry card is required on entry to Zambia.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to travel to Zambia?
Ukrainian citizens do not need a visa to enter Zambia for stays up to 90 days; stays longer than 90 days require a visa.
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 documents are accepted for entry?
You can use either an ordinary passport or a temporary passport to travel to Zambia.
Do I need travel insurance for Zambia?
Travel insurance is a condition of entry to Zambia, so you must have travel insurance in place for your trip.
Are any vaccinations required for entry to Zambia?
Vaccination is mandatory for entry to Zambia; you must meet the vaccination requirements before travel.
Will I need to show proof of funds on arrival?
At the border you may be asked to show proof that you have sufficient funds to cover your stay in Zambia.
What if I want to stay longer than 90 days?
If you plan to stay in Zambia for more than 90 days you must obtain a visa before or during your stay, because no visa is required only for stays up to 90 days.
What documents do minors need to enter Zambia?
Travellers under 18 must carry a notarised letter of parental consent to enter Zambia.
Is there a Zambian embassy in Ukraine?
Zambia does not maintain an embassy in Ukraine; the nearest Zambian embassy is in South Africa.
Where can I check the official rules?
When was this last checked?
Our checker last confirmed these requirements on August 6, 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.
- 2Get the required vaccinations
No mandatory vaccinations
- 3Carry proof of funds for your stay
Sufficient Money for the Stay
- 4Travelling with a child
Letter of Parental Consent with Notary
- 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
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Ukraine embassy in South Africa