Zambia
Warnings and insurance
Summary
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TheOn Foreign,21 CommonwealthMarch &2023 Developmentthe OfficeZambian (FCDO)Ministry providesof adviceHealth aboutannounced risksthe lifting of all COVID-19 travel torelated helprestrictions Britishat nationalspoints makeof informedentry decisions.with Findimmediate outeffect. moreAll abouttravellers FCDOto travelZambia advice.
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It guideis andmore anyimportant specificthan travelever adviceto thatget appliestravel toinsurance you:
Followprovides andsufficient contactcover. See the FCDO’s travelguidance on Twitter,foreign Facebooktravel and Instagraminsurance.
Most Youvisits canto alsoZambia signare uptrouble-free, tobut getyou emailshould notificationstake whensensible thisprecautions adviceto isprotect updated.yourself from crime.
Travel
You insurancewill need a visa to enter Zambia as a visitor. See Visas
IfTerrorist youattacks choosein toZambia travel,can’t researchbe yourruled destinationsout. See Terrorism
If you’re abroad and getyou appropriateneed travelemergency insurance.help Insurancefrom shouldthe coverUK yourgovernment, itinerary,contact plannedthe activitiesnearest andBritish expensesembassy, inconsulate anor emergency.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)