Do US citizens need a visa for Zambia?


Do US citizens need a visa for Zambia? U.S. Passport holders do not require a visa to visit Zambia. You must carry the original or a certified copy of your passport and immigration permit at all times.


Which countries are visa free to Zambia?

As of November 2023, Zambian passport holders can travel visa free to 45 countries and territories:
  • Angola.
  • Antigua and Barbuda.
  • Bahamas.
  • Bangladesh.
  • Barbados.
  • Belize.
  • Benin.
  • Bermuda.


What is the best currency to use in Zambia?

Zambia's currency is the Kwacha and is available at airports, hotels, ATMs and exchange offices. Larger shops, hotels, restaurants and tour operators increasingly accept major credit cards. Use ATMs or banks and bureaux de change to exchange money.


Do US citizens need a visa for Kenya?

All visitors are required to obtain an e-visa before departing for Kenya. If you require a multiple-entry visa, be sure to apply well in advance of travel. Required for Entry: Passport with at least two blank pages, six months' validity, and a Kenyan e-visa.


Can I travel to Zambia without visa?

U.S. Passport holders do not require a visa to visit Zambia. You must carry the original or a certified copy of your passport and immigration permit at all times.


Is Zambia safe for American tourists?

Zambia is rated Level 1 for security (exercise normal precautions) and has few major security concerns. Visitors can avoid criminal activity by utilizing common sense measures provided below. Political activity, especially during national and local elections, can lead to civil unrest and low-level violence.


Do I need a Covid test to enter Zambia?

Tourists and any person visiting friends and/or relatives in Zambia coming into the country without evidence of a negative SARS CoV2 PCR test conducted within the previous 72 hours, will not be allowed into the county.


Can Americans drink the water in Zambia?

In the major towns of Zambia, the tap water is purified and therefore safe to drink. When travelling to more remote areas, it is advisable to boil the water first or drink bottled water.


Do US citizens need visa on arrival?

As of July 2023, holders of a United States passport may travel to 185 countries and territories without a travel visa, or with a visa on arrival. The United States passport currently ranks seventh in terms of travel freedom (tied with the passport of Lithuania), according to the Henley Passport Index.


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