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A return ticket or proof of onward travel, and proof of sufficient funds is also required. There is a special provision for day visitors coming across the border from Zimbabwe into Livingstone. For those nationalities requiring a visa for Zambia, a fee of US$10 is paid for a 'Day Tripper Visa', but visitors must exit Zambia on the same day.
Americans: United States citizens must obtain a visa to visit Zambia. It can be issued on arrival and is valid for the period of stay. A valid passport is also required for entry to Zambia.
UK nationals: British citizens require
a passport and a visa to visit Zambia. However, tourists on an organized tour arranged by established Zambian tour operators do not need a visa. Visas may be purchased at the port of entry, and will be valid for the period of stay, although it is often best to organize one in advance.
Canadians: Canadians require a valid passport and a visa to enter Zambia. Visas may be obtained on arrival and are valid for the period of stay.
Australians: Australians require a valid passport and a visa to enter Zambia. Visas can be obtained on arrival and are valid for the period of intended stay.
South Africans: South Africans do not need a visa to visit Zambia for 90 days within a 12-month period, whether taken together or in sections. A valid passport is required.
Irish nationals: Irish nationals require a valid passport, but a visa is not necessary for a period of 90 days in a 12-month period, whether taken at once or in sections.
New Zealanders: New Zealand nationals require a valid passport and a visa, which can be issued on arrival. Visas are valid for length of stay.
Health
Polio, typhoid, rabies and Hepatitis A vaccinations are recommended. Malaria is endemic in Zambia (prophylaxis is essential), and outbreaks of cholera and dysentery are common especially during the rainy season. Visitors to game parks are at risk of African trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness), which is carried by tsetse flies; insect repellent is ineffective against tsetse flies. The country also has one of the highest rates of HIV/Aids infection worldwide. Avoid swimming or wading in bodies of fresh water, such as lakes, ponds, streams, or rivers due to the presence of bilharzia. Medical facilities in the country are under-developed and limited to the point that basic drugs and even clean needles are often not available. The small clinics in Lusaka are regarded as superior to the general hospitals, but clinics in rural areas are rarely stocked with anything more than aspirin or plasters. Full travel insurance, including cover for medical evacuation by air, is therefore essential and it is vital to bring a good first aid kit. Avoid food bought from local street vendors and ensure drinking water is filtered and boiled, or bought in sealed, branded bottles.
Safety
Most visits to Zambia are trouble free, but visitors should be aware that car hijackings and armed robberies are increasing, and mugging, bag-snatching and theft from parked cars is common in downtown areas. Luxury 4x4 vehicles in particular are being targeted for vehicle hijacking. Visitors should avoid the Cairo Road in Lusaka, which is dangerous due to violent robberies. Be vigilant and do not display tempting valuables. Avoid the border areas where Zambia meets Angola and the DRC; cross-border raids are frequent and landmines are a potential danger. Many roads can become impassable in the rainy season (November to April).
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