Sample of the Business Travel Requirements for a Zambia Visa for US Citizens
Passport
You must provide your actual signed passport, including one copy of the personal information page of your passport. Your passport must:
Be valid for the next six months
Have at least one blank visa page (amendments and endorsement pages cannot be used to fulfill this requirement)
Not be frayed, torn, separating, or altered in any other way
If your passport does not meet these requirements, please contact VisaCentral at for further details.
Photographs
You must provide two color, passport-type photographs. The photographs must:
Be printed on photo paper
Be two inches by two inches
Be signed on the back
Have a white background
Have been taken within the last six months
Business Introduction Letter
A letter of introduction from your US-based company is required. Your completed introduction letter must:
Be printed on your company’s official letterhead
Display your full name, nationality, and job title
Display your company’s US address
Specify the exactpurpose of your trip
Specify the number of entries requested and the length of each stay
Include your specific entry and exit dates
Include the validity of your requested visa
Be signed by your supervisor or your company’s Human Resources department
Included in this kit is a sample Business Introduction Letter for your reference. Please use the exact language found in the sample when completing your own business introduction letter and include any special requirements listed above.
Visa Application Form
You must provide two fully completed visa application forms. The application forms must:
Include answers for all fields
Display your full name as it appears in your passport
Be signed
Invitation Letter
You must obtain a letter of invitation. The organization you will be visiting is responsible for obtaining the invitation. A copy is acceptable. This letter must:
Be written on company letterhead
Include the full local address and phone number of the organization or person to be visited
Request the same validity of visa as in the Business Introduction Letter.
Specify the number of entries you are requesting for your visa
Proof of Travel Arrangements
You must provide proof of travel arrangements for the duration of your trip. Details of your intended arrangements must:
Include a copy of an itinerary or e-ticket showing entry and exit dates
Show the traveler's full name (as printed in his or her passport)
VisaCentral Order Form
You must provide one completed VisaCentral Order Form. The form must:
Include a valid email address and payment information
Include your signature in blue or black ink
Photocopy of All Application Materials
You must provide photocopies of all items that you submit to VisaCentral. Your photocopies must be provided along with the original version of each document. If you prefer that VisaCentral make photocopies for you, additional fees will be applied to your order. We recommend that you retain a copy of all items that you submit for your own records. Any documents that are specifically addressed to the consulate will not be returned to you.
Certain Travelers
If you are traveling on church business, or for a seminar, as a volunteer, you must provide a cover letter specifying in brief detail the nature of your intended business transactions in Zambia and a copy of work permit from your authorizing sponsor or prospective employers (if applicable).
Health Requirements
An anti-Malaria Dosage is strongly recommended two week prior to arrival in Zambia
Yellow Fever vaccination is not required unless entering Zambia from a Yellow Fever infected country. For complete and updated listing of infected countries refer to World Health Organization (WHO) listing
Sample of the Tourist Travel Requirements for a Zambia Visa for US Citizens
Passport
You must provide your actual signed passport, including one copy of the personal information page of your passport. Your passport must:
Be valid for the next six months
Have at least one blank visa page (amendments and endorsement pages cannot be used to fulfill this requirement)
Not be frayed, torn, separating, or altered in any other way
If your passport does not meet these requirements, please contact VisaCentral at for further details.
Photographs
You must provide two color, passport-type photographs. The photographs must:
Be printed on photo paper
Be two inches by two inches
Be signed on the back
Have a white background
Have been taken within the last six months
Visa Application Form
You must provide two fully completed visa application forms. The application forms must:
Include answers for all fields
Display your full name as it appears in your passport
Be signed
Proof of Travel Arrangements
You must provide proof of travel arrangements for the duration of your trip. Details of your intended arrangements must:
Include a copy of an itinerary or e-ticket showing entry and exit dates
Show the traveler's full name (as printed in his or her passport)
VisaCentral Order Form
You must provide one completed VisaCentral Order Form. The form must:
Include a valid email address and payment information
Include your signature in blue or black ink
Photocopy of All Application Materials
You must provide photocopies of all items that you submit to VisaCentral. Your photocopies must be provided along with the original version of each document. If you prefer that VisaCentral make photocopies for you, additional fees will be applied to your order. We recommend that you retain a copy of all items that you submit for your own records. Any documents that are specifically addressed to the consulate will not be returned to you.
Certain Travelers
If you are traveling on church business, or for a seminar, as a volunteer, you must provide a cover letter specifying in brief detail the nature of your intended business transactions in Zambia and a copy of work permit from your authorizing sponsor or prospective employers (if applicable).
Health Requirements
An anti-Malaria Dosage is strongly recommended two week prior to arrival in Zambia
Yellow Fever vaccination is not required unless entering Zambia from a Yellow Fever infected country. For complete and updated listing of infected countries refer to World Health Organization (WHO) listing
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