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Visas Countries NOT requiring visas - most Commonwealth countries (list below), the Irish Republic, Romania and Yugoslavia. List of Commonwealth Countries whose Nationals do not require visas to enter Zambia: Antigua and Barbados, Australia, The Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Botswana, Brunei, Canada, Cyprus, Dominican Republic, Fiji Islands, Grenada, Jamaica, Kenya, Kiribati, Lesotho, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Mauritius, Namibia, Nauru, New Zealand, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and Grenadines, Samoa, Seychelles, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tuvalu, Uganda, Vanuatu, Zimbabwe The following Commonwealth countries on a reciprocal basis DO require visas: Britain, Bangladesh, Gambia, Ghana, India, New Zealand, Nigeria, Mozambique, Sri Lanka, Sierra Leone, Pakistan, Papa New Guinea American Visa requirements American tourists and business travellers shall be issued with multiple entry visas valid for t3 years at a fee of US$ 40 at Missions abroad or ports of entry. Other persons who may obtain visas at ports of entry or missions abroad Nationals of the following COMESA and SADC Countries could obtain entry visas at the Ports of entry or Zambian Missions Abroad. Angola, Burundi, Comoros, Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Madagascar, Mozambique, Rwanda, Somalia, Sudan Visa fees
The period of stay generally granted on a visa application is 14 days or for the duration of your visit. Day trippers to the Zimbabwean side of the Victoria Falls who are not staying a night in Zimbabwe are subject to a 'day tripper' fee of US$10. However should you wish to check the current status of the above with the Zambian embassy in your own country please click here for contact details. TOP Health General Zambia's major centres have reasonable hospitals but these are underdeveloped compared to the 1st World. There are also rural clinics in most areas throughout the country however these may often be understaffed and be under stocked with medicines so the nearest mission hospital is always the best place to go - a good network of these exists across Zambia, generally staffed by an expatriate doctor. Most major towns and cities have well-stocked pharmacies or chemists. Nearly all safari lodges will also carry a comprehensive medical aid kit. In the unlikely event of serious accidents while on safari you're likely to be treated by MARS (Medical Air Rescue Service), a very professional and experienced company. Most of your travel service providers will subscribe to MARS and the chances are your own travel insurance taken our in your resident country will be linked with MARS to cover any treatment made - please ensure you are covered in this way. Other Health Tips There are obviously many areas of discussion so only brief but relevant points have been listed below:-
TOP What to Bring Clothes Travelling April to August: generally mild winter but night time and early morning temperatures can be low (see climate above) so take at least one wind-proof jacket, if only for early morning and night game drives. Otherwise light cotton clothes will suffice. Travelling Sep to March: in these hot months definitely light cotton clothes and shorts / light skirts are the most comfortable. A cotton wrap is most useful when canoeing to ward off the sun. Bring a light waterproof garment of some sort for this period as it is the rainy season. General Clothing should be khaki, green or other neutral colour suitable for guided walks. Please note camouflage clothing should be avoided as it is not well received by government authorities. Avoid dark colour clothing in the day like black and blue as they attract tsetse flies (endemic to most national parks) and their bites can be fairly discomforting. 'Smart-casual' wear requested by some hotels refers to men specifically - slacks not jeans, no t-shirts and closed shoes, not sandals. In most private lodges dress requirements are fairly relaxed. Light-weight walking boots, sunglasses, hats and caps are suitable all year round and bring at least one high-factor sunscreen. |
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