Zambia e-Visa for citizens of Côte d'Ivoire: online application, fees and processing time 2026
Yes, an e-Visa is required: citizens of Côte d'Ivoire 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 Côte d'Ivoire
Travellers holding a Côte d’Ivoire passport must obtain an e-visa or electronic authorization online before travelling to Zambia. The application should be made through the relevant official portal before departure.
Before travelling to Zambia, Côte d’Ivoire passport holders need the required electronic authorization. The stay associated with this regime is 30 days. Check the information displayed on the official portal before submitting an application.
Do you need a visa?
Yes. Travellers holding a Côte d’Ivoire passport must obtain an e-visa or electronic authorization before departing for Zambia. This process must be completed online in advance through the relevant official source, rather than being left until arrival.
How much does an e-visa for Zambia cost from Côte d'Ivoire?
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 any applicable fees are not specified here. Consult the official portal or the relevant embassy for the exact list of required documents, accepted file formats, and payment arrangements that apply to the application.
How to apply for an e-visa for Zambia from Côte d'Ivoire
- 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 travel by following the steps published on the official portal of the Zambian authorities. Use the application record requested by that portal, enter all information accurately, and follow the official instructions until a decision is issued.
Where do you apply for a visa for Zambia from Côte d'Ivoire?
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 Côte d'Ivoire on another passport?
The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Côte d'Ivoire 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 specified here. Submit the online application before departure and consult the official portal for current processing information. The stay associated with this regime is 30 days, and this does not state the validity period of the authorization.
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 entering details that differ from those shown in the Côte d’Ivoire passport or submitting an incomplete application. Be cautious with unofficial intermediary websites, which may charge more, and use the official portal or contact the relevant embassy if clarification is needed.
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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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- Online application tracking
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- Decision made by the country's authorities, not by iVisa
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