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

Philadelphia is the largest city in the state of Pennsylvania and is one of the oldest cities in the United States. Founded in 1682 by Englishman William Penn, a social reformer and champion of liberty, he named the city Philadelphia using the Greek term meaning “brotherly love”. Philadelphia has the nickname “City of Brotherly Love” and is nowadays more casually known by locals and non-locals alike as “Philly”. The Philadelphia metropolitan area has over 6 million people and includes cities and towns in the states of New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland, in addition to Pennsylvania. The area is well known as a center of higher education and has more than 80 postsecondary institutions including the University of Pennsylvania, Temple, Drexel, Villanova, and Thomas Jefferson University. Philadelphia does not have a particularly large population of Zambian immigrants, however, the city does have connections to Zambia through its hospitals, universities, charitable organizations and church groups that make trips to the country. University of Pennsylvania’s Penn Language Center is one of the few schools in the United States to teach Nyanja, a language spoken in Zambia. Philadelphia is also home to professional golfer Vincent Kabaso, the first Zambian PGA member.

Zambia is a landlocked country located in southern African that is well over six times the size of Pennsylvania and bordered by eight other African nations. 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 Philadelphia 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, a good place 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 a stop in the town of Livingston and nearby Victoria Falls, which is the largest waterfall in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Mosi-oa-Tunya is the national park that protects this natural wonder. On the opposite side of the country sits Lake Tanganyika, the world’s longest freshwater lake with over 350 species of fish.

Applying for a Zambia Visa from Philadelphia

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 Philadelphia, 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 Philadelphia

If you are a citizen of Zambia living in the Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia or anywhere in Pennsylvania or Delaware and have difficulty applying for a Zambia visa, or require assistance with 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
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