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Nigeria passport holders: Single entry for Zambia. Fee: USD 50 (~USD 50). Processing: 5-10 working days (eVisa). Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
eVisa available for Nigerians. Tourist eVisa: USD 50 (~NGN 68,000) for 90-day single. KAZA UNIVISA (USD 50) covers Zambia + Zimbabwe — economical for Victoria Falls tourism. Yellow Fever cert (Nigerians carry).
Visa types: eVisa (Tourist 90 days); KAZA UNIVISA (Zambia + Zimbabwe, USD 50); Visa-on-Arrival; Tourist Visa (embassy multi-entry); Business Visa; Work Permit; Student; Family; Transit; Diplomatic.
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Validity: 90 days from issue. Max Stay: 90 days.
Extension possibleConditional
Overstay penalty: Per-day fine + possible re-entry ban — verify with destination immigration authority
How to apply
Requirements
Passport & photo
Required documents: Valid passport (6+ months); Online eVisa application; Digital photo; Return ticket; Hotel booking or invitation; Bank statement (USD 100/day for safari); Yellow Fever cert (carried); Travel insurance recommended; NIN; For Business: Zambian entity invitation; For Victoria Falls: KAZA UNIVISA recommended.
Visa types (1)
eVisa available for Nigerians. Tourist eVisa: USD 50 (~NGN 68,000) for 90-day single. KAZA UNIVISA (USD 50) covers Zambia + Zimbabwe — economical for Victoria Falls tourism. Yellow Fever cert (Nigerians carry).
Common rejection reasons
Common NG rejections (LOW rate): (1) Yellow Fever cert verification; (2) Past Africa overstays; (3) Onward South Africa transit (SA visa needed for Nigerians ~30-40% rejection); (4) Insufficient funds for safari-priced destination; (5) Inadequate Victoria Falls tour booking; (6) Mining sector worker scrutiny — Nigerian copper sector workers; (7) Document upload issues on eVisa portal; (8) Direct HC in Abuja makes process easier.
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