PLANNING
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Travelers are advised to be up to date on routine vaccinations. Several vaccinations include measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), influenza, cholera, varicella (chickenpox), tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (DTaP), typhoid, hepatitis A and B. Please be sure to check health regulation sites such as the CDC or WHO for the latest travel health recommendations and requirements before your trip.
Yellow Fever
Country requirement at entry: proof of vaccination against yellow fever is required for travellers aged 1 or over arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission, and for travellers having transited for more than 12 hours through an airport of a country with risk of yellow fever transmission.
Malaria - IMPORTANT
While there is no malaria vaccine, antimalarial medication (such as atovaquone-proguanil, doxycycline, or mefloquine) is recommended. You should also take preventive measures like using insect repellent, wearing long sleeves, and sleeping under mosquito nets.
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There are no strict clothing restrictions in Zambia, however, it’s essential to be aware of and respectful of the local culture and customs. Here are some considerations regarding clothing in Zambia:
Neutral Clothing (khaki, beige, olive): Neutral colors help blend into the environment and avoid attracting animals or insects.
Consideration for Locals: While there may not be strict rules, it’s always a good practice to be considerate of the local culture.
Urban Areas and Resorts: In urban areas and resort areas, casual clothing is generally acceptable. You’ll find that a wide range of clothing styles is tolerated in popular tourist destinations.
Remember that the dress code can vary depending on the specific location and context. It’s advisable to have a mix of clothing, including modest and casual wear options.
Packing list for Zambia
Light and breathable clothing
Long-sleeve shirts and pants
Waterproof jacket or poncho
Warm layers (sweater or jacket for mornings and evenings)
Comfortable footwear (sandals/flipflops and walking shoes for exploring)
Sun protection (sunscreen with high SPF, hat, sunglasses)
Daypack (a small daypack for excursions)
Travel adapter: Zambia uses Type C, D, and G plugs, and the voltage is 230V.
IMPORTANT: Do NOT bring drones: The use of drones in Zambia, including around the Victoria Falls area, is highly regulated by the Zambian Civil Aviation Authority (ZCAA) and are generally not allowed.
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Please book your travel for President’s Circle through your normal travel process. All guests should book to arrive and depart from Livingstone Airport LVI (Official name: Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula International Airport) (IATA: LVI,ICAO: FLHN), formerly Livingstone Airport (ICAO:FLLI).
The process of arrival at Livingstone Airport / Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula International Airport involves several several steps, including immigration clearance, customs procedures, and baggage claim. Listed below is an overview of steps when arriving:
Arrival at the Airport:
Upon disembarking from the aircraft, follow the signs leading to the immigration and customs area.
Visa and Immigration
Immigration clearance is required for all international passengers. You will need:
Passport
Completed immigration form (usually provided on the plane or available in the arrivals hall)
Visa (if required based on your nationality; some nationalities may obtain visas on arrival).
Immigration officers will check your documents, and you may be asked about the purpose of your visit and length of stay.
Baggage Claim
After clearing immigration, you proceed to the baggage claim area to collect your checked luggage.
Customs
After retrieving your luggage, you’ll go through customs. You’ll declare any goods that may be subject to taxes or duties or pass through the “Nothing to Declare” lane if you have no items to declare.
There are two lanes:
Green Lane: For passengers with nothing to declare.
Red Lane: For those carrying items that need to be declared, such as large sums of money or prohibited items.
Meeting Point and Transportation:
Exit the airport arrivals area, where you’ll find the organized transfer.
[More information to follow in the Know Before You Go]
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Arrival at the Airport
Timing: Arrive at least 2-3 hours before your international flight or 1-2 hours for a regional flight.
Check-in: Proceed to the airline’s check-in counter to obtain your boarding pass. If you have luggage to check in, you’ll do that here.
Security Screening
After check-in, head to the security check area. You’ll need to pass through a metal detector, and your carry-on items will be scanned through an X-ray machine.
Follow the instructions of security personnel regarding what you can and cannot carry in your hand luggage.
Immigration/Passport Control
For international flights, go through immigration control where officials will check your passport and flight documents.
You may be asked to show proof of onward travel or visa for your destination (if applicable).
Departure Gate
After immigration, you’ll proceed to the departure area.
Keep an eye on the airport monitors for flight information, such as gate number and boarding time.
Boarding
When the boarding process begins, you will be called by flight number and gate number. Head to your assigned gate, where your boarding pass will be scanned before you board the aircraft.
Customs (if applicable)
For international travel, you may be subject to customs checks when departing. Ensure that you’ve declared any necessary items, as per Zambian regulations.
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Visa requirements are correct at time of brochure creation (January 2025) however we advise to review visa requirements for your country of origin with your local embassy in case of any changes to requirements.
Please ensure you regularly check the official Zambia Government Travel page for any updates on travel requirements: https://www.zambiaimmigration.gov.zm/
For the nationalities that need to arrange a visa before travel (you need to apply for one in advance), include the link for the eVisa application: https://eservices.zambiaimmigration.gov.zm/#/home
Nationalities that can get a visa on arrival (you don’t need to arrange one before you travel)
Nationalities that don’t need a visa at all (you can enter Zambia as long as your have return ticket and sufficient funds)
Nationalities that need to arrange a visa before travel you need to apply for one in advance)
Nationalities that Require a Visa on Arrival to Enter Zambia
The following nationals can acquire a VOA (visa on arrival) at any port of entry. Visas can also be obtained from some Zambian Missions Abroad or online at the e-services portal. Please check the requirements for your visa with your local embassy prior to travelling.
Visa on Arrival or at Missions Abroad
In order to obtain visa on arrival, the visitor must have full information of his/her host and be in a provide physical address where he/she will be staying for the duration of their stay. They must also have at least six months validity on their passports from the date of entry and the passport must also have at least 3 full blank pages.
Those arriving in Zambia by Air must be in possession of valid return air tickets. Those arriving by land and water must have enough funds for their stay in and departure from Zambia
A Single-Entry Visa allows the traveller to enter Zambia only once during the validity of the visa. The fee is USD$25.
Albania
American Samoa
Andorra
Argentina
Aruba
Belarus
Bhutan
Bolivia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bouvet Island
Brazil
Brunei Darussalam
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Burundi
Cape Verde
Chile
Christmas Island
Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Colombia
Comoros
Congo, Democratic Republic of
Congo, Republic of (Brazzaville)
Cook Islands
Costa Rica
Cuba
Djibouti
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
El Salvador
Eritrea
Faroe Islands
French Polynesia
French Southern Territories
Georgia
Ghana
Greenland
Guam
Guatemala
Guyana
Haiti
Heard and Mc Donald Islands
Honduras
Iceland
Israel
Kazakhstan
Lao People’s Democratic Republic
Liechtenstein
Macedonia
Madagascar
Mexico
Micronesia, Federation States of
Moldova
Monaco
Mongolia
Myanmar (Burma)
Netherlands Antilles
New Caledonia
Nicaragua
Northern Mariana Islands
Palau
Panama
Paraguay
Peru
Puerto Rico
Russia
Rwanda
Saint Pierre and Miquelon
Sandwich Islands
San Marino
Saotome and Principe
South Georgia and the South
Suriname
Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands
Switzerland
Thailand
Turkey
Ukraine
United States Minor Outlying
Uruguay
Islands
Vatican City State
Venezuela
Virgin Islands
Wallis and Futuna Islands
Western Sahara
Vietnam
Yemen
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Nationals of the countries listed below do not require visas to enter Zambia. However, just like other non-citizen and non-residents arriving in Zambia by Air, they must be in possession of valid return air tickets. Those arriving by land and water must have enough funds for their stay in and departure from Zambia.
Aland Islands
Angola
Anguilla
Antigua and Bermuda
Australia
Australian Antarctic Territory
Austria
Azores
Bahamas
Bahrain
Barbados
Belgium
Belize
Bermuda
Botswana
British Antarctic Territory
British Indian Ocean Territory
Briish Virgin Islands
Bulgaria
Canada
Canary Islands
Cayman Islands
Channel Islands
China
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Dominica
Estonia
Falkland Islands
Falkland Islands Dependencies
Fiji Islands
Finland
France
French Guiana
Germany
Gilbraltar
Greece
Grenada
Guadeloupe
Hungary
Iraq
Ireland
Isle of Man
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Kenya
Kiribati
Kuwait
Latvia
Lesotho
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Madeira
Malawi
Malaysia
Maldives
Malta
Marshall Islands
Martinique
Mauritius
Mayobe
Montenegro
Montserrat
Mozambique
Namibia
Nauru
Netherlands
New Zealand
Niue
Norfolk Island
Norway
Oman
Pitcairn Islands
Poland
Portugal
Qatar
Reunion
Romania
Ross Dependency
St. Helena
St. Kibs and Nevis
St. Lucia
St. Martin
St. Vincent and Grenadines
Samoa
Saudi Arabia
Serbia and Montenegro
Seychelles
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
South Africa
South Korea
Spain
Swaziland
Sweden
Tanzania
Tokelau
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Turks and Caicos Island
Tuvalu
Uganda
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
United States of America
Vanuatu
Western Samoa
Zimbabwe
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Zambian entry visas for nationals whose countries fall under this category require advance clearance by the Zambian Authorities. Applicants must apply for the visa through the Director General of Immigration prior to their arrival into Zambia. The applicant must receive a letter of approval prior to his/her travel. Applications for visas for this category must be made online through the eServices portal.
Afghanistan
Algeria
Armenia
Azerbaijan
Bangladesh
Benin
Burkina Faso
Cambodia
Cameroon
Central Africa Republic
Chad
Egypt
Ethiopia
Equatorial Guinea
Gabon
Gambia
Guinea Bissau
Guinea Conakry
India
Indonesia
Iran
Ivory Coast
Jordan
Korea North
Kyrgyzstan
Lebanon
Liberia
Libya
Macau
Mali
Mauritania
Morocco
Nepal
Niger
Nigeria
Pakistan
Palestine
Papa New Guinea
Philippines
Senegal
Sierra Leone
Sri-Lanka
Somalia
South Sudan
Sudan
Syria
Tajikistan
Timor-Leste (East Timor)
Togo
Tunisia
Turkmenistan
Uzbekistan
Vietnamese
Yemen
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Step 1 (User Account Registration)
In order to be able to submit applications online you need to register a user account on the system(https://eservices.zambiaimmigration. gov.zm/#/sign-up ) and access web site functionality under your personal user account.
A user account can be created for an individual applicant, a representative as an Employer, a Practising Lawyer, or a Registered Immigration Consultant. At the home page of the web site, find menu at the top right of the page and use it to access My Profile -> Register. Complete your registration by completing the registration form.
Step 2 (Login)
Log in to your user account and go to My Workplace. You will see your selected e-service in the Available Visas section. Click on your e-service, to make sure it is highlighted, then click on the “Apply for Visa” button. In the New Case form, provide other details as needed, then click “Next”.
Step 3 (Completing Application Form)
Complete the Application for Visa (Form 16), click “Next”. Review the application requirements, scan and upload the required documents, click “Next”. Note: All documents must be in jpeg, tiff or png formats.
Step 4 (Review your information)
Preview the completed application form as a PDF file (you can print or save it for your records). If all information is correct, click “Confirm”.
Step 5 (Making payment)
Preview the system-generated Electronic Bill in PDF format (you can print or save it for your records). If you accept the fees and have your credit card ready, click on the “Pay Online” button. Note: at this point, you will be redirected to the bank site for secure payment processing. If you are not redirected to the bank and the system is stuck on “the request has been sent to the bank”, it is probably because your browser is set on “block pop ups”.
By default, your browser can block pop ups from automatically showing up on your screen. When a pop up is blocked, the address bar will be marked “pop up blocked”. If so, you need to select to “allow pop ups” from this site and click the “pay online” button again.
Enter your billing details, click on the “Pay Now” button. Note: upon completion of payment, you will be returned to the Payment Receipt page
Step 6 (Access your receipt)
Review your payment confirmation message, print or download Payment Receipt in PDF format, for your records. You will also receive your Receipt by email address you have provided.
Step 7 (Complete your application)
You will see the case number of the application you have submitted. To complete the application process, click on the “Finish” button.
Step 8 (Tracking Status of Application)
The application you create within your Workplace are organized in folders according to their current status. For example, if you have just started the application it is considered being a draft and will display in the “Draft” folder under the Applications section. If you have started an application and for some reason could not finish it, open the “Drafts” folder and resume your application by clicking the “Resume” button.
As soon as you submit it, the record of your application will automatically move to the “Submitted” folder. After the application has been processed, you will see it either at “Rejected” or “Approved” folder depending on the decision made.
Step 9 (Access Approval/Rejection Letter)
Once logged in, go to My Workplace and click on the Approved cases folder. Highlight the case and click on ‘View case’. You then click on ‘Outgoing Documents’, highlight the case and click ‘open form’. The Approval/Rejection letter will be displayed for you to print, save or download.
Making Entry into Zambia
In case of an approval, please bring your approval letter and receipt with you as you travel to Zambia, as you will be required to present them before an Immigration Officer. Holders of e-Visa approval letters can enter Zambia through any port of entry.
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Americas
Mandy Li
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AMEA
Joan Wang
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Europe
Tracy Walton
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Japan
Okazawa Ko
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