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Chinese Embassy in Zambia

Ambassador: Mr. Du Xiaohui
Address: 7430, United Nations Avenue, Lusaka
Mailing Address: P. O. Box 31975, Lusaka
Tel: +260-211-251169
Fax: +260-211-251157
E-mail: chinaemb_zm@mfa.gov.cn

Consular Office of Chinese Embassy in Zambia

Tel: +26-211-251169
Email: consulate_zmb@mfa.gov.cn
Office hours: 09:00 - 11:30 from Monday to Friday

Visa Application

Nationals of Zambia need to apply for a visa to enter China Mainland. To Hong Kong, they are exempted from visa application for a 90-day stay.

Chinese Visa Fee in ZMW

Nationality / Types		Regular Visa Fees
Zambia	Single-Entry	845
	Double-Entry	1,270
	Multi-Entry with 6-month Validity	1,690
	Multi-Entry with 12-month Validity	2,535
Argentina	All types	2,535
The US	All types	2,625
Canana	All types	1,350
Brazil	All types	2,365
Israel	All types	480
Serbia	All types	45
Uruguay	All types	710
Romania	Single-Entry	1,270
	Double-Entry	1,690
	Multi-Entry with 6-month Validity	2,535
	Multi-Entry with 12-month Validity	2,535
Other Countries	Single-Entry	660
	Double-Entry	985
	Multi-Entry with 6-month Validity	1,315
	Multi-Entry with 12-month Validity	1,970

Effective from Dec. 11, 2023 to Dec. 31, 2024.

Brief Intro

The Republic of Zambia is inland country of south-central Africa with most of its territory being plateau area 1,000-1,500 meters above the sea level. Zambezi River, the greatest river in South Africa, flows through western and southern Zambia. It has subtropical savanna climate and the year can be generally divided into three seasons: cool season (May-August), hot season (September-November) as well as warm and humid season (December-April). Its annual average temperature is about 24℃ (72.5℉).
Neighboring countries: the Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia, Angola, Malawi and Mozambique
Land Area: about 752,614 square kilometers (290,586 square miles)
Capital: Lusaka
Time: It is 2 hours earlier than GMT and 6 hours later than Beijing Time.
Official Language: English (About 70 indigenous tribe dialects are spoken.)
Major Religions: Christianism, Hinduism, Islam
Currency: ngwee, Zambia kwacha

Public Holidays:
New Year's Day (January 1and 2)
Youth Day (March 12 and 13)
African Freedom Day (April 15)
Labor Day (May 1)
African Liberation Day (May 25)

Please contact Embassy of Zambia in China if Zambians have troubles there.

Related China Embassies in Africa: Zimbabwe, Algeria, Angola

Selected Questions and Answers:

Asked by Mr. humphrey
I’m based in Hong Kong. I would want to know about the new passports. Pls can anybody help me with the information? I am trying to get it but I can not

Answered by Mrs. Ceile
I find that there is no consulate-general in Hong Kong. Maybe you have to renew your passport in your home country, since you will have to apply for a visa if you renew your passport at your Embassy in Beijing or Zambia’s oversea commissions in other countries or regions near to Hong Kong.

Asked by Ms. Odei
I had admission to read mbbs at a Chinese university before, but I failed to go after I got the visa due to some inconvenience. And now I have gotten another school. I want to know if I have to re-apply or renew my old X for the new school?

Answered by Mr. Elliott
Yeah, you have to apply for a new visa with the documents provided by your new school in China.

- Last updated on Aug. 07, 2024 by Gabby Li -

Questions & Answers on Chinese Embassy in Zambia

Asked by Hazel from ZAMBIA | Aug. 07, 2024 01:30

Visa application

Is it okay to get your fingerprints stamped in advance at the ministry of foreign affairs

Answers (1)

Answered by Daniel | Aug. 07, 2024 19:47

The ministry of foreign affairs of Zambia? Normally the fingerprints will be collected at the consular office of China Embassy.

Asked by Hazel from ZAMBIA | Jul. 29, 2024 02:30

Visa application

Do we still have to make appointments there
And I want to confirm if you can print out your JW202 and the embassy scans the Qr code or it’s to bring the original copy

Answers (1)

Answered by Emily | Jul. 30, 2024 00:41

No appointment is needed now.
You need to bring the original form and also a copy to the embassy,

Asked by Hazel musonda from ZAMBIA | Jul. 23, 2024 05:09

Procedure

Hi sir/madam I recently got a scholarship in china bachelor’s degree so I would like to know some of the procedures need to be undertaken

Answers (3)

Answered by Daniel | Jul. 23, 2024 23:04

You need a X1 visa. You need to prepare the requirements including:
Passport with 6 months' validity
Application form filled in online, printed and signed and photo
Original and photocopy of the Admission Letter issued by a school or other entities in China.
Original and photocopy of "Visa Application for Study in China" (Form JW201 or Form JW202).
Then, submit the materials to the Embassy and make the payment. The process usually takes 4-5 days.

Answered by Haze | Jul. 29, 2024 02:25

Can you use a printed jw202 and you guys scan the Qr code or you use the original

Answered by Lori | Jul. 30, 2024 01:56

You need the original form and also a copy.

Asked by Natasha from ZAMBIA | Jul. 18, 2024 05:55

What visa is suitable for me to attend the Chinese bridge competition in China? How much will it cos

I am going to China to participate in the Chinese bridge as a representative of Zambia since I was the national champion here. so I wanted to find out which visa is suitable and how much it costs as well as how long it will take to be out.

Answers (1)

Answered by Keith | Jul. 18, 2024 22:59

You will need a M visa for the competition and it costs ZMW 845 for a single entry. The processing may take 4-5 working days after the submission.

Asked by Miss Moonga from ZAMBIA | May. 18, 2024 04:48

I applied for a scholarship to study in china. And I was accepted.

So what kind of visa am I supposed to get? Single entry, double entry etc? And also my study period is 4 years does that mean I have to renew my Visa every year or I'll be given one for a period of 4 years?

Answers (1)

Answered by Marcy | May. 21, 2024 01:32

You can apply for a X1 student visa and normally it has a single entry. But you need to apply for a residence permit upon arrival within one month, and then you can reenter China freely during the validity of the residence permit, no need to renew a visa.