Foreign embassies and consulates in Zambia, plus Zambia's own diplomatic missions abroad — with contact details, office hours and visa guidance for each.
Zambia hosts 43 foreign embassies and diplomatic missions, most of them in Lusaka, representing countries from 5 continents. Zambia also maintains 25 embassies and consulates in 21 countries worldwide, spanning 4 continents.
Zambia is host to 43 foreign diplomatic missions sent by 43 countries. As in most countries, the diplomatic community is centred on the capital, Lusaka, where 42 of these missions are based. Missions are also present in Nangoma.
Not every mission offers the same services. The list below includes 24 embassys, 8 high commissions, 7 honorary consulates, 3 consulate generals and 1 consulate. An embassy is the main mission and normally sits in the capital; a consulate general or consulate handles visas and passport work for its own region; an honorary consulate offers limited help and usually cannot issue visas. If you are unsure which one to approach, our guide to embassies and consulates explains the difference in plain language. Read the guide →
Zambia maintains its own network of 25 embassies and consulates in 21 countries across 4 continents. If you are a Zambia citizen travelling or living overseas, these are the offices that renew your passport, register a birth abroad and assist in an emergency.
Every listing on this page links to a full profile with the street address, telephone number, email, official website, a map and live opening hours converted to Zambia local time. Contact details change without notice, so always confirm on the mission's official website before travelling to an appointment.
43 diplomatic missions located in Zambia, most in Lusaka. Click any country to find the address, phone number, and visa services.
Zambia operates 25 diplomatic missions in 21 countries across 4 continents. Click any country to find the address, phone number, and services offered.
Entry rules for Zambia depend on your nationality — many travelers need a visa or electronic authorization, while some enter visa-free for short stays. Check with the nearest Zambia mission listed above.
Applications are handled by Zambia's embassies and consulates abroad, or through authorized visa centers. Book an appointment and confirm required documents before you apply.
Work, study and family visas usually require sponsorship or admission first and take longer to process. Start with the official immigration portal of Zambia.
Always confirm current requirements with the nearest Zambia embassy before travel. (Replace this section with your hand-written visa guide for Zambia.)
Zambia hosts 43 foreign diplomatic missions — embassies, consulates general, consulates and honorary consulates. The full list above is searchable by country.
Most missions are concentrated in Lusaka (42 missions), typically near government ministries and the diplomatic quarter.
Yes — Zambia operates 25 diplomatic missions abroad, each listed above with full contact details.
Select your country from the list above to open its embassy page, where you'll find phone, email, address, a map and current office hours. For emergencies, use the 24-hour consular line on the official website.