Eswatini visa for Zambian citizens

As an Eswatini passport holder, your journey to Zambia is refreshingly straightforward with visa-free entry for up to 90 days, a significant advantage for exploring this vibrant Southern African nation. You'll find a multitude of tourist visa options should your plans extend beyond the standard allowance, though thankfully none are required for your initial 90-day stay. While flights from Mbabane to Lusaka are common, averaging around 4-5 hours depending on connections, remember that Zambia operates on the Central Africa Time zone, one hour ahead of Eswatini.

Visa-free30d stay· verified 2026-05-27

Entry requirements

Passport validity
3+ months
Blank pages
2+
Onward ticket
Required
Funds proof
Required
Yellow fever cert.
Required

Visa options

TouristEswatini Entry Visa for Tourists
30dvalid 1mo
Apply
BusinessEswatini Entry Visa for Business Visitors
30dvalid 1mo
Apply
OtherEswatini Entry Visa for Volunteers
30dvalid 1mo
Apply
OtherEswatini Entry Visa for Interns
30dvalid 1mo
Apply
WorkEswatini Temporary Residence Permit - Employment
730dmultiple-entryvalid 2y
StudentEswatini Temporary Residence Permit - Study
multiple-entry
OtherEswatini Temporary Residence Permit - Long-Term Stay
multiple-entry
OtherEswatini Permanent Residence Permit
multiple-entry
TransitEswatini Transit Visa
Apply

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