Zambia passport → Netherlands
Do Zambian citizens need a visa for the Netherlands?
Visa required in advance
Zambian passport holders need a visa for the Netherlands, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
What this means for your trip
- Book an appointment with the embassy, consulate or its visa centre early. Waits can be long in peak season.
- Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, ITR, employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
- If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.
Netherlands at a glance
- Capital
- Amsterdam
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Languages
- Dutch
- Calling code
- +31
- Region
- Western Europe
NL52.5°N · 5.8°EPhoto: Urdulife · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsNetherlands for other passports
- ZambiaVisa required
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required
Nearby in Western Europe for Zambian passport holders
AustriaVisa required
BelgiumVisa required
FranceVisa required
GermanyVisa required
LiechtensteinVisa required
LuxembourgVisa required
MonacoVisa required
SwitzerlandVisa required
Common questions
Do Zambian citizens need a visa for the Netherlands?
Zambian passport holders need a visa for the Netherlands, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
How long can Zambian citizens stay in the Netherlands?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Zambian citizens get a visa on arrival in the Netherlands?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Zambian citizens visit without a visa?
64 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Zambia passport ranks #65 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.