As of 1 January 2025, the African nation of Zambia has expanded its’ visa-exempt list to include 53 more countries.
This brings the total number of countries that no longer require a visa to enter Zambia for tourism or trade to 167.
According to Tourism Update, the waiver is a continuation of the Zambian government’s efforts to make the nation a key player in the global economy, following a similar visa waiver for 43 countries in 2022.
“The visa waiver is a direct response to President Hichilema’s call for Zambia to diversify its economy and attract international visitors.
By lowering barriers to entry, the Government is not only aiming to increase the number of tourists but also to create new opportunities for trade and investment,” the Zambian government said in a statement.
The 53 countries added to visa waiver list includes:
Albania
American Samoa
Andorra
Argentina
Aruba
Bhutan
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bouvet Island
Brunei Darussalam
Cape Verde
Christmas Island
Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Comoros
Cook Islands
Costa Rica
Dominican Republic
Faroe Islands
French Polynesia
French Southern Territories
Greenland
Guam
Guatemala
Guyana
Honduras
Israel
Iceland
Laos
Liberia
Liechtenstein
Macedonia
Madagascar
Micronesia
Moldova
Monaco
Morocco
Netherlands Antilles
New Caledonia
Northern Mariana Islands
Palau
Panama
Papua New Guinea
San Marino
Sandwich Islands
Sao Tome and Principe
South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
Suriname
Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands
Switzerland
Turkey
Ukraine
Vatican City State
Virgin Islands
Wallis and Futuna Islands
(The South African)
