Kenya 
Zambia Kenyan citizens do not require a visa to enter Zambia for tourism; visitors/tourists are generally entitled to up to 90 days (in a 12‑month period), subject to entry conditions at the border.
Last verified: 2026-02-05
At a glance
Entry requirements
- Zambia lists Kenya among nationals who do not require a visa to enter Zambia.
- Arrivals by air must have a valid return air ticket; arrivals by land/water must have enough funds for their stay and departure.
- Visitors & tourists are entitled to a free 90 days visit in any 12 months from first entry, but this may be granted in shorter periods and extended at an Immigration Office (free of charge).
Stay
Up to 90 days total within any 12-month period from first entry (may require extensions if not granted all at once).
Passport
At least six (6) months validity from the date of entry (and at least 3 full blank pages may be required).
Health — Yellow fever
A Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is required for travellers aged 1 year or over arriving from countries with risk of Yellow Fever transmission (including Kenya), and for >12-hour airport transits in risk countries.
Entry permission is always subject to immigration officer discretion; requirements can change and may be enforced differently by route/airline.
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Sources
- Zambia Department of Immigration — Nationals who do not require visa (includes Kenya; return ticket/funds note)
- Zambia Department of Immigration — For visitors (90 days visit entitlement; passport validity/blank pages; entry notes)
- CDC Yellow Book — Zambia (Yellow Fever certificate entry requirement)
Important
This tool is for guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date. Always confirm with official government sources and your airline before you travel.