Traveling From Zambia to Canada Legally: Visa Process
Browse more guides: Canada travel | Americas destinations Traveling From Zambia to Canada Legally: Visa Process Last updated: April 2026 · 11 min read Zambian passport holders need a Canada Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) for any tourism, family visit, or short business trip. Application happens via the IRCC online portal at Canada.ca, biometrics are captured at VFS Global Lusaka, and the file is then routed to the Canadian visa office in Pretoria, South Africa, which handles all Southern African applications. And processing runs 2 to 12 weeks. But fees: CAD $100 application and CAD $85 biometrics and VFS service fees. Single-entry is standard, though multi-entry up to 10 years is sometimes issued at the officer's discretion at no extra cost. TL;DR: Zambia is TRV-required (no eTA, no visa waiver). Apply online via Canada.ca IRCC, then biometrics at VFS Lusaka on Cairo Road. Total fees ~CAD $209 (≈ZMW 4,600 / USD $153). Processing 2-12 weeks via Pretoria visa office. Carry: pa...