Panama passport → Zambia
Do Panamanian citizens need a visa for Zambia?
Panamanian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Zambia for up to 90 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
Sources differ on this route: another dataset lists it as visa-free (90 days). Confirm on the official website before you travel.
What this means for your trip
- Keep the visa fee ready, ideally in US dollars or the local currency, plus passport photos.
- Expect to show a return ticket, hotel booking and proof of funds at the counter.
- Some countries also offer the same visa online, which can save queueing on arrival.
Zambia at a glance
- Capital
- Lusaka
- Currency
- Zambian kwacha (ZMW)
- Languages
- English
- Calling code
- +260
- Region
- Eastern Africa
Zambia for other passports
- PanamaVisa on arrival90 days
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 Panamanian passport holders
MauritiusVisa-free180 days
BurundiVisa on arrival30 days
ComorosVisa on arrival45 days
MadagascarVisa on arrival90 days
MalawiVisa on arrival90 days
MozambiqueVisa on arrival30 days
RwandaVisa on arrival30 days
TanzaniaVisa on arrival
Common questions
Do Panamanian citizens need a visa for Zambia?
Panamanian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Zambia for up to 90 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
How long can Panamanian citizens stay in Zambia?
Up to 90 days under the current visa on arrival rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
How many countries can Panamanian citizens visit without a visa?
125 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Panama passport ranks #30 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Panamanian citizens (edited 10 Oct 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.