How to Apply for a Zambia Visa in Chicago : visasupply.com

Chicago is America’s third-most-populous city and its metropolitan area, known as Chicagoland, has a population approaching 10 million people. Chicago is a vibrant international city with a robust economy that is the corporate headquarters for 57 Fortune 1000 companies. While manufacturing and food processing provide a strong foundation for its economy, the city is also an important financial center and is home to the Chicago Stock Exchange, Chicago Board Options Exchange, and the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. The Chicago metropolitan area covers 14 counties across three states—Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin—and includes cities like Aurora, Naperville, Joliet, Elgin, Waukegan, Cicero, Skokie, Gary (Indiana), and Kenosha (Wisconsin). Chicago has a growing population of immigrants from Africa, including those from Zambia. There are a few hundred Zambians in the Chicago area and they have a nonprofit organization—the Zambian Heritage Association of Chicago—that promotes their homeland’s culture and heritage. For any American people interested in trying Zambian cuisine, the city or Urbana (two hours by car from Chicago) has one of the few Zambian restaurants in the country where diners can enjoy foods such as nshima, gizdodo, goat meat, and various stews.

Zambia is a country located in southern African and shares a border with eight other nations. There are 18.3 million people living in Zambia and their population is composed of 73 ethnic groups. Additionally, there are minority groups of Chinese, Indians, White Zambians, and nearly 100,000 refugees from other African countries. Although there are dozens of tribal languages spoken throughout Zambia, English is the official language due to the country's former days as a British protectorate. Lusaka is the nation’s capital and is also the commercial center of the country. Most visitors from Chicago traveling to Zambia will arrive at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, located 16 miles from Lusaka’s business district. Lusaka has plenty of quality restaurants and international hotel chains to make visitors feel comfortable. Just three hours away from Lusaka is the town of Siavonga and Lake Kariba, which is a great destination to relax and enjoy the scenery. Zambia has some of Africa’s best wildlife preserves and national parks such as North Luanga, South Luanga, Kafue, Liuwa, and the Lower Zambezi National Park. Of course, no visit to Zambia is complete without an overnight stay in the town of Livingston and an excursion to nearby Victoria Falls, which is the largest waterfall in the world.

Applying for a Zambia Visa from Chicago

Visas for Zambia are issued by the Zambian government in the United States. The government of Zambia is represented by their embassy located in Washington, D.C. along with their office in New York City, which is the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Zambia to the United Nations. To apply for a Zambia visa from Chicago, you will fill out the visa application and send your original passport and supporting documents to their embassy by US Mail, FedEx, or UPS. Here is the address:

Embassy of Zambia
Attn: Visa Dept.
2200 R Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20008

It is important to review the requirements for visas on the Zambia embassy website and ensure your application and all supporting documents are accurate. Here is the link to the embassy website with detailed information: Visa Application | Embassy of the Republic of Zambia in Washington, D.C. (zambiaembassy.org)

You should include a self-addressed USPS (US Postal Service Express Mail or Priority Mail), FedEx, or UPS prepaid envelope (please make note of the tracking number) so the embassy can return your passport and visa to your home or office.

The government fee for the multiple-entry visa is $150, $80 for the double-entry visa and $50 for the single-entry visa. The processing time is 5 business days plus transit time. The embassy also provides same-day processing for an additional $50 or next-day processing for an additional $40. We recommend applying for the visa at least 4 weeks before your departure.

Other things to consider:

Visas for Zambia may also be issued upon arrival at any port of entry, however, visitors to the country are advised to obtain their visa from the embassy in Washington, D.C. (or online -- see below) before traveling.
It is also possible to apply for an electronic visa on the Zambian Immigration Department website using the following link: e-Services (zambiaimmigration.gov.zm)
U.S. citizens must have a valid visa and a passport that does not expire within six months of your date of entry into Zambia. Visitors must also have at least three blank visa pages remaining in their passport.
Your U.S. passport must be signed; the signature page of your passport is located opposite the data page that has your name and photo.
It is recommended to purchase travel insurance before any international trip in case of medical emergencies. We advise getting the Geo Blue Voyager Single Trip Plan.

Emergency Assistance for Zambia Citizens in Chicago

If you are a citizen of Zambia living in the Chicago area with an emergency or require urgent assistance, you can reach the embassy in Washington, D.C. by calling 202-234-4009 or 202-234-4111 or by email at consular@zambiaembassy.org. If you need to apply for a Zambian passport, please review the instructions on the embassy website: Passport Application | Embassy of the Republic of Zambia in Washington, D.C. (zambiaembassy.org)

We Can Help if You Need Assistance

If you live in Chicago or anywhere in the state of Illinois and have difficulty applying for a Zambia visa, or require assistance with any part of this process, please give our office a call at 404-682-5445 or schedule an appointment with our company. We are a private agency in Atlanta providing Zambia visa services for Americans and other U.S.-based residents. Our number one goal is to ensure your application documents for a visa are submitted accurately to the Zambian government. Our services eliminate delays and give you the peace of mind to focus on your travel plans.

We provide the following Zambia visa and travel services for our customers:

Zambia Tourist Visa
Zambia Business Visa
Zambia Visitor Visa
Zambia Official Visa
Zambia Diplomatic Visa
Zambia Hotel Accommodations