View Alerts and Messages Archive. Learn about the U. A passport is required to enter Zambia. Passports must be valid for at least six months upon arrival and have at least three blank pages upon each entry.
Travelers transiting other countries on the way to Zambia, particularly South Africa , should refer to their Country Information pages for additional blank page requirements. Passport holders do not require a visa to visit Zambia. You must carry the original or a certified copy of your passport and immigration permit at all times.
Certified copies must be obtained from the office that issued the permit. If your passport is lost or stolen, visit the Zambian Department of Immigration to obtain a replacement entry permit before attempting to depart the country.
This tax is included in the cost of international flight tickets. For domestic flights, passengers pay a nominal charge in Zambian kwacha prior to entering the departure hall, only for chartered flights. The U. Find information on dual nationality , prevention of international child abduction and customs regulations on our websites. Zambia has few major security concerns. Visitors can avoid criminal activity by utilizing common sense measures provided below.
Political activity, especially during national and local elections, can lead to civil unrest and low-level violence. Spontaneous demonstrations occasionally occur and are often exacerbated by police action. Even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can quickly turn confrontational and escalate into violence. To stay safe, you should:. Crime: The most commonly reported crimes committed against Westerners in Lusaka are non-violent confrontations characterized as crimes of opportunity theft of unattended possessions in public places or hotel rooms, confidence scams.
