Benin passport → Zambia
Do Beninese citizens need a visa for Zambia?
eVisa (apply online)
Beninese passport holders need an eVisa for Zambia. You apply and pay online before you travel.
What this means for your trip
- Apply on the official government portal and keep a printed copy of the approval.
- Processing usually takes a few working days; apply at least two weeks ahead.
- Check that the eVisa type matches your purpose of travel.
Zambia at a glance
- Capital
- Lusaka
- Currency
- Zambian kwacha (ZMW)
- Languages
- English
- Calling code
- +260
- Region
- Eastern Africa
Zambia for other passports
- BenineVisa
IndiaeVisa
United StatesVisa-free30 days
United KingdomVisa-free30 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free30 days
ChinaVisa-free30 days
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistaneVisa
BangladesheVisa
Sri LankaeVisa
NepaleVisa
NigeriaeVisa
PhilippineseVisa
Nearby in Eastern Africa for Beninese passport holders
Common questions
Do Beninese citizens need a visa for Zambia?
Beninese passport holders need an eVisa for Zambia. You apply and pay online before you travel.
How long can Beninese citizens stay in Zambia?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Beninese citizens get a visa on arrival in Zambia?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Beninese citizens visit without a visa?
62 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Benin passport ranks #67 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Beninese citizens (edited 17 May 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Zambia before you travel.