Straight answer, official source, and how long it takes.
US citizens do not need a visa for tourism in Zambia, for up to 90 days per calendar year (State Department).
No visa application needed for United States passport holders on a short tourist or business trip. Just check your passport meets the validity rules below before you fly.
Book a travel clinic appointment 6–8 weeks before you fly.
Required only if you're travelling from — or transiting through — a country with active transmission.
Certificate required if arriving from (or transiting) a country with yellow fever transmission risk.
Not required for entry — advised by NHS / CDC for most travellers.
Recommended — food & water borne.
Recommended, especially for longer stays or rural travel.
Consider for rural travel, cyclists, and long trips.
No vaccine — antimalarials + bite avoidance recommended for risk regions.
Which countries require the certificate, timing, cost, and the 10-day validity rule.
Not medical advice. Always confirm with your GP, travel nurse, or a Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre — requirements change and can vary based on where you're arriving from.
Zambia Immigration individually lists the United States as visa-exempt. State Department allows US tourists up to 90 days per calendar year; extensions need approval. A passport needs six months from entry and three full blank pages. Non-citizen/non-resident air arrivals need a valid return air ticket; land/water arrivals need funds for their stay and departure.
For United States passport holders, tourism or short business trips.
| Passport | Regular US passport |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Tourism |
| Visa required | No, not for short stays |
| Maximum stay | Up to 90 days per calendar year for US tourists (State Department). Extensions require Zambia Immigration approval. |
| Passport validity | At least 6 months from entry and at least 3 full blank pages (Zambia Immigration). |
| Return/onward ticket | Required for non-citizen/non-resident air arrivals: valid return air ticket. Land/water arrivals need sufficient funds for their stay and departure (Zambia Immigration). |
| Arrival form | Not confirmed. The reviewed sources do not establish a blanket exemption from arrival declarations. |
| Last checked | 28 June 2026 |
No visa is required for US citizens visiting Morocco for tourism for stays under 90 days.
Read the dossierUS citizens need a visa to enter Egypt, which can be obtained upon arrival, or as an eVisa online.
Read the dossierNo visa is required for US citizens visiting Tunisia for tourism for stays of 90 days or less.
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