About the Zambia Digital Nomad Visa
Zambia offers the No dedicated digital nomad visa. KAZA Univisa or single-entry Tourist Visa on Arrival. for non-resident remote workers and self-employed professionals. The program lets eligible applicants live in Zambia for KAZA Univisa: 30 days (allows unlimited travel between Zambia and Zimbabwe). Standard Tourist Visa on Arrival: 30 days (single-entry) or 90 days (multiple-entry). Business visa: 30 days, extendable. while working remotely for clients or employers based outside the country.
Applicants typically need to demonstrate stable monthly income of at least the income required by the program, valid health insurance, and a clean criminal record. It is renewable, allowing nomads to extend their stay.
Tax-wise, Zambia treats digital nomad visa holders distinctly from local residents — see the Taxes section below for the full picture.
Requirements & Eligibility
Income
No minimum income for tourist visa. Must demonstrate financial self-sufficiency. No remote work visa framework.
Documents needed
- E-Visa/Visa on Arrival: valid passport (6+ months validity)
- passport photo
- accommodation details
- return or onward flight
- credit card for e-Visa payment. Yellow fever vaccination certificate required if arriving from endemic country.
How to Apply for the Zambia DNV
Processing time: KAZA Univisa on Arrival: immediate at Livingstone, Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport, and Victoria Falls border. Single-entry e-Visa: 3–5 business days online. Standard Visa on Arrival: immediate.
- 1FOR DIGITAL NOMADS:
- 2Apply for e-Visa online at evisa.gov.zm (USD $25–$80 depending on type; 3–5 business days) before arrival. OR get visa on arrival at Lusaka (LUN) or Livingstone airports.
- 3KAZA Univisa (USD $50 at border/airport): best for combining Zambia and Zimbabwe — allows unlimited travel between both countries for 30 days. Available at Livingstone and Harry Mwanga Nkumbula airports.
- 4Enter Zambia.
- 5For extended stays: apply for extension at Department of Immigration (immigration.gov.zm) before visa expiry.
- 6No formal digital nomad framework exists.
Application fees: KAZA Univisa: USD $50. Single-entry Tourist Visa on Arrival: USD $25–$50 (depends on nationality). Double-entry: USD $80. Multiple-entry: USD $80. E-Visa available at evisa.gov.zm.
Official sourceVisa Duration & Renewal
Initial duration: KAZA Univisa: 30 days (allows unlimited travel between Zambia and Zimbabwe). Standard Tourist Visa on Arrival: 30 days (single-entry) or 90 days (multiple-entry). Business visa: 30 days, extendable.
Renewal: Yes — the No dedicated digital nomad visa. KAZA Univisa or single-entry Tourist Visa on Arrival. can be renewed beyond the initial period.
Taxes for Digital Nomads in Zambia
Zambia progressive income tax: up to 37.5%. Tax residency after 183 days/year. Non-residents: taxed only on Zambia-sourced income. No digital nomad tax framework. Zambia uses the Zambian Kwacha (ZMW). USD widely accepted.