Zambia Visa Information

Passport/Visa

	Passport Required?	Visa Required?	Return Ticket Required?
British	Yes	Yes	Yes
Australian	Yes	Yes	Yes
Canadian	Yes	Yes	Yes
USA	Yes	Yes	Yes
Other EU	Yes	1	Yes

Passports
Passport valid for six months from the date of entry required by all nationals of countries referred to in the chart above.

Visas
Required by nationals of countries referred to in the chart above except the following for stays of up to 30 days:
(a) 1. nationals of Ireland (all other EU nationals do require a visa);
(b) transit passengers continuing their journey by the same or first connecting aircraft within 24 hours provided holding valid onward or return documentation and not leaving the airport.

Visa Note
A Bonafide Tourist, who is traveling on a pre-arranged package tour with a foreign tour operator, or in conjunction with a local tour operator in Zambia, will be issued a fee-waived visa for a stay of no longer than 14 days. The fee-waived visa will be issued at any port of entry to Zambia or at Zambian missions abroad. The Bonafide Tourist will also be exempt from submitting a letter of invitation, photocopy of flight details and proof of funds.

Types of Visa and Cost
Tourist, Business, Private and Transit. The cost depends on nationality. For UK citizens: £33 (or US$60 at port of entry) (single-entry); £45 (double- and multiple-entry). Payable in cash in person or by postal order payable to the Zambia High Commission.

Validity
Six months from date of issue for a stay of maximum 30 days; transit visa valid for seven days. Daytripper visas are valid for tourists entering Zambia for no more than 24 hours.

Applications to:
Consulate (or consular section at high commission or embassy); see General Info.

Working Days Required
Three.

Warning
Most visits to Zambia are trouble free. The threat from terrorism is low, but you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.

Travelers are advised against all but essential travel to the parts of the North Western, Copperbelt, Central and Luapula provinces that are close to the border areas with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), particularly with the rural areas after dark. There are continuing reports of armed cross-border raids from the DRC.  

Travelers should also be aware of landmines in this area, and on the borders with Angola and Mozambique.

The seasonal rains have been more severe than usual and this has led to major flooding in most provinces including Western, Luapula, Northern and Eastern Provinces. Travel may be disrupted in these areas and you should seek local advice, monitor local reports and consider leaving an area for higher ground if flooding is worsening. 

This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for the latest travel advice:

British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: (0845) 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk

US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel

Health

	Special Precautions	Certificate Required?
Yellow Fever	No	No
Cholera	1	No
Typhoid and Polio	2	N/A
Malaria	3	N/A

Health Care


1


Following WHO guidelines issued in 1973, a cholera vaccination certificate is no longer a condition of entry to Zambia. However, cholera is still prevalent, particularly in the rainy season.

There is no reciprocal health agreement with the UK and health service is not free. Adequate health care cannot be assured outside main towns. It is advisable to carry basic medical supplies as they are limited in Zambia. Comprehensive health insurance is recommended and it should include emergency air evacuation coverage if you are spending time in remote parts of the country.

Note
2
Vaccination against typhoid and polio is advised.

3
Malaria risk (including cerebral malaria), predominantly in the malignant falciparum form, exists throughout the year in the whole country. The malignant form is reported to be highly resistant to chloroquine and sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine. The recommended prophylaxis is mefloquine.


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