Zambia Beach Holidays

You do not need a visa to enter Zambia as a British tourist.

Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after your arrival date and have at least 2 blank pages.

You may stay in Zambia for a maximum of 90 days as a tourist within any 12-month period.

You must be able to show valid return or onward tickets and enough money for your stay.

You must have a certificate proving you've had a yellow fever vaccination if you are arriving from a country listed as a transmission risk.

On leaving Zambia, you may have to pay a 25 US dollar departure tax and a 3 dollar security charge in cash with Zambian kwacha if they are not included in your air ticket.

You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty when entering or leaving Zambia.

Pre-arrange transport to avoid walking at night and stay aware of your surroundings, especially after dark.

It is illegal to possess pornographic material in Zambia, and offenders may be jailed or deported.

It is illegal to possess or use drugs, including marijuana, as it is a serious offence.

Adventure sports, including in the Victoria Falls area, carry risks, so follow safety instructions closely and ensure you have appropriate travel insurance.

It is dangerous to drive outside main towns after dark due to abandoned vehicles, pedestrians, stray animals, and vehicles without lights.

Keep valuables and original documents in a safe place and carry a copy of your passport's photo page and entry stamp.

Travel by long-distance public transport can be dangerous due to poor driving, vehicle quality, and road conditions.