Eswatini citizens do not require a visa to enter Zambia for tourism. Eswatini is listed among nationals who do not require a visa to enter Zambia, as it is a SADC member state.
Last verified: 2026-02-05
At a glance
Entry requirements
- Zambia lists Eswatini among nationals who do not require a visa to enter Zambia.
- The official visa exemption list includes several SADC (Southern African Development Community) member states, including Eswatini.
- 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).
- Arrivals by air must have a valid return air ticket; arrivals by land/water must have enough funds for their stay and departure.
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, 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 Eswatini; return ticket/funds note)
- Zambia Department of Immigration — For visitors (90 days visit entitlement; passport validity/blank pages; entry notes)
- Zambia Waives Visa Requirements for Nationals of 53 Countries to Boost Tourism
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This tool is for guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date.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.