Zambia e-Visa for citizens of Burkina Faso: online application, fees and processing time 2026
Yes, an e-Visa is required: citizens of Burkina Faso apply online before departure, for stays up to 90 days.
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Allowed stay
90 days
Our guide to the Zambia visa from Burkina Faso
Travellers holding a Burkina Faso passport must obtain an e-Visa or electronic authorisation online before travelling to Zambia. The associated permitted stay is 30 days.
The application must be completed before travel through the official Zambian authorities’ portal. Requirements for uploads, fees and processing should be checked directly on that portal or with the relevant embassy.
Do you need a visa?
Yes. Holders of a Burkina Faso passport must obtain an e-Visa or electronic authorisation online before departure for Zambia. Do not rely on an arrival procedure when the applicable regime requires prior electronic approval.
How much does an e-visa for Zambia cost from Burkina Faso?
The official fee for an e-visa for Zambia is not published in a source we can verify. Check the amount on the official portal before paying anything, third-party sites often add service fees on top.
What does a visa for Zambia really cost?
- Government feeNot published in a source we can verify
- Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top
What documents are required for an e-visa for Zambia?
Documents required for an e-visa for Zambia:
- Passport valid 6 months beyond stay
- Online application (no paper form)
- Digital photo (recent)
- Passport scan (data page)
- Proof of accommodation
- Return or onward ticket
- Visa fee payment
Documents and fees
The documents to upload and the applicable fees are not specified in the information available here. Consult the official portal or the relevant embassy for the exact document list, accepted formats and payment arrangements.
How to apply for an e-visa for Zambia from Burkina Faso
- 1Fill in the form on the destination’s official portal.
- 2Upload the required documents (passport, photo, supporting papers).
- 3Pay the fee online by card.
- 4Receive the authorisation by email, usually without a consular visit.
- 5Show the authorisation, printed or on your phone, at boarding.
How to apply
Apply online before departure through the official portal of the Zambian authorities. Follow the portal’s instructions, upload the requested items and keep the confirmation or authorisation issued, in line with the official guidance.
Where do you apply for a visa for Zambia from Burkina Faso?
An e-visa for Zambia is filed entirely online: there is no counter to visit and no file to hand in. The only address that matters is the official portal.
- The application, the supporting documents and the payment all go through the official portal, from any country.
- Lookalike sites copy the portal’s name and layout, then resell the same application with a margin. Check the domain before you type in a passport number.
- The authorisation arrives by email. Keep a printed copy, some airlines ask for it at boarding.
Using an online service
You never have to use an intermediary. If you would rather have a service fill in and file the application online for you before departure, iVisa does it for a service fee, charged on top of the official fees. It does not change the decision.
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You live in Burkina Faso on another passport?
The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Burkina Faso but travel on another country's passport, the rule on this page is not yours. Filing usually still happens from your country of residence, at the post competent for it, but the requirement itself comes from your passport.
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How long does an e-visa for Zambia take?
No verified processing time is published for this route. Apply as early as your travel dates allow, and never book non-refundable travel before the e-visa is granted.
Processing times and advice
No processing time is stated in the information available here. As the application must be made before departure, check your application status through the official portal and follow instructions published by the Zambian authorities.
Before you fly, and at the border
Passport validity, border checks, minors, overstays: the rules common to every trip are gathered on our travel tips page. Formalities before you leave
Common mistakes
Avoid unofficial intermediary websites, which may charge additional fees. Do not confuse the associated 30-day stay with the validity of the authorisation or the processing time, both of which should be confirmed through the official source.
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Other visa types for Zambia
A tourist stay is not the only purpose. These are the other permits the destination issues and that your nationality is eligible for, each with its own fee and processing time.
Official sources
Guide generated automatically on September 12, 2026, from the verified catalogue.
Short-stay (tourism)
eVisa / authorization
Entry regime
eVisa / authorization
Duration
90 days
Business visa
Consular visa
Duration
90 days
Processing time
15 business days
Official websiteVerified
Work visa
Work visa
Duration
1 year (renewable)
Price
18,000–24,000 ZMW
Processing time
30 business days
Official websiteVerified
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