Entry to Zambia

A landlocked country in southern part of Africa, Zambia has emerged as one of the key tourist pullers, offering some stunning landscapes and water resources for its visitors. The capital city of Zambia is Lusaka. There are various languages and dialects in Zambia, but as a tourist, English is well acknowledged in the country.

Zambia has no dearth of awe-inspiring sites to behold. Some of the key tourist attractions in the country include: Kafue National Park, Victoria Falls, Shiwa Ngandu Manor House, Livingstone, South Luangwa National Park, Lower Zambezi National Park, Blue Lagoon National Park, Lake Kariba, Lusaka and Lake Kashiba.

Zambian Government have allowed Tourism to their country; however, authorities have implemented additional screening measures on entry for COVID-19. If you're coming to Zambia by air, need to show a negative COVID-19 (PCR) test result, taken in the 72 hours prior to your arrival. It is a mandate to have the certificate. Falling short of meeting this directive may restrict your entry to Zambia.

Travellers planning to visit Zambia, need to go for an approved test centre through the Africa CDC Trusted Travel platform. If you're entering to Zambia with a COVID test certificate from a non-Trusted Travel approved laboratory, you will be required to upload a copy on the Global Haven System.

Quarantine requirements differ basis your travel arrangements and the purpose of visit (tourism/business); or if you are a returning resident or citizen of the country. In case you're showing up from a high-risk country, you'll be needed to go for 14 days isolation. The rundown of high-risk nations gets refreshed consistently by the Zambian specialists; and you should check with your closest Zambian government office for the most recent data.

Business person, with a negative COVID-19 (PCR) test, should screen themselves for 14 days and if any symptoms emerge, they must report themselves to the health officials. Tourists with a visa and a negative COVID-19 (PCR) test, can visit while adhering to suggested COVID-19 prevention measures. You must contact to your closest Zambian Embassy or Consulate to confirm requirements, which keeps on updated time-to-time.

Things to keep in mind while visiting Zambia

Although, all international airports are open but land borders may be closed to all non-essential traffic, with little or no notice. Listed are some of the key pointers to be kept in mind when in Zambia:

• Wearing a mask is compulsory when out in public in Zambia
• Tourists and citizens should follow the advice of local authorities
• Take good care to protect yourself from the exposure to COVID-19 situation
• Make sure you have arrangements in place for an extended stay
• Keep in close contact with family and friends so they aware you're safe and well

Travel Insurance

Apart from following the key Covid directives, when you visit a country as tourist, availing travel insurance is always recommended. Hence, before planning a trip to Zambia, make sure your trip is insured. Not only this, your arrangement must have covered all your medical expenses, including the medical evacuation. The Zambian Government will not bear these expenses. If you can't buy a travel insurance, you won’t be allowed to travel. This applies to all, no matter how healthy and fit someone is. Availing a travel insurance not only makes your trip safe, but also safeguards you from any huge or unwanted expenses on certain things that are already being coved under the insurance. Therefore, make sure you check with your insurance company what all are covered under the Insurance.

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