Zambia travel advice

Official Zambia travel advice
For up-to-date and official travel advice on Zambia see the Foreign Office website at www.fco.gov.uk.

Zambia entry requirements
British, Australian, New Zealand and South African passport holders will need to apply for a visa to visit Zambia.

Travellers must be able to show a passport that is valid for at least six months after arrival.

Health in Zambia
Tap water is unsafe to drink. Current inoculation requirements should be discussed with a GP. Travellers should not travel to Zambia without comprehensive medical insurance.

Zambia telephone codes
To make a phone call to someone in Zambia dial: 00260 + area code + telephone number. For more information and dialling codes for specific cities see www.countrycodes.com.

Electricity in Zambia
Zambian power outlets generally take either two-pin round plugs or three-pin flat plugs on 220 volts AC, alternating at 50Hz.