Zambia
Summary
COVID-19 entry restrictions for Zambia
Before you travel, check the ‘Entry requirements’ section for Zambia’s current entry restrictions and requirements. These may change with little warning. Monitor this advice for the latest updates and stay in contact with your travel provider.
Travelling from and returning to the UK
Check what you must do to travel abroad and return to England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.
If you plan to pass through another country to return to the UK, check the travel advice for the country you’re transiting.
ItIf you’re planning travel to Zambia, find out what you need to know about coronavirus there in the Coronavirus section.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, it is more important than ever to get travel insurance and check it provides sufficient cover. See the FCDO’s guidance on foreign travel insurance.
For information about COVID-19 vaccines, see the Coronavirus page.
Most visits to Zambia are trouble-free, but you should take sensible precautions to protect yourself from crime.
You will need a visa to enter Zambia as a visitor. See Visas
Terrorist attacks in Zambia can’t be ruled out. See Terrorism
If you’re abroad and you need emergency help from the UK government, contact the nearest British embassy, consulate or high commission.
Update history
2024-11-14 13:32
Updated information about health risks you may face in Zambia (‘Health’ page)
2024-04-25 16:15
Information on the fact that tourists may remain in Zambia for a total of 90 days in any 12 month period (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2024-02-02 11:10
Information that British passport holders do not need a visa to enter Zambia (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2024-01-08 11:22
Information that parts of Zambia, including Lusaka, are experiencing a cholera outbreak (‘Health page’).
2023-12-06 15:49
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
2023-06-22 11:43
Information about the global terrorism risks to British nationals abroad on all FCDO travel advice pages.
2023-05-26 14:39
Updated information on duration of visit and business visit visas (‘Entry requirements’ page), removal of references to Cholera outbreaks (‘Summary’ and ‘Health’ pages), updated HIV prevalence statistics (‘Health’ page), updated details on Covid-19 related restrictions (‘Coronavirus’ page) and new wording on Air Safety (‘Safety and security’ page).
2023-03-28 09:53
Updated information on entry requirements to reflect the removal of the requirement for travellers to show proof of vaccination, recovery or testing against COVID-19 (‘Summary’, ‘Coronavirus’, and ‘Entry requirements’ pages).
2023-02-02 12:37
Information about the cholera outbreak in Eastern Province (‘Summary’ and ‘Health’ pages).
2022-11-02 15:34
Updated information on visa requirements to reflect the removal of visa fees for UK passport holders effective from 1 November 2022 (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2022-10-28 09:35
Updated information on visa requirements to reflect the implementation challenges surrounding the removal of visa fees for UK passport holders (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2022-10-07 11:55
Updated information on visa requirements to reflect the removal of visa fees for UK passport holders (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2022-03-28 09:39
Removal of out dated information on PCR testing for vaccinated travellers (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-03-25 17:10
Updated information on entry and exit requirements for Zambia (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-03-04 11:54
Update to information on PCR testing requirements (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-03-02 11:59
Minor update to information on screening on arrival (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-03-01 12:11
Update to information on exit requirements for travellers leaving Zambia (‘Entry requirements’ page)