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- Capital
- Lusaka (LUN)
- Dialing Code
- + 260
- Time Zone
- UTC/GMT +2
- Language
- English (73 local dialects)
- Best Time to Go
- May - Aug
- Currency
- Kwacha (ZMK)
Travel Tips
- Tap water in the major towns is purified and perfectly safe to drink. Outside of the main towns, water should be boiled before use. Hotels and Safari Lodges usually provide drinking water which is safe for consumption. Alternatively, bottled water is available
- Overstaying a visa is a serious offence and may result in arrest and imprisonment
- Outside of the main towns, healthcare facilities are underequipped
Last updated 8 September 2026
Visa Guide
Foreign Representation in South Africa
The High Commission of the Republic of Zambia
570 Ziervogel str. off Hamilton str, Arcadia
Tel: 012 326 1847/97
E-mail: hc@zambiapretoria.net
Web: www.zambiapretoria.net
Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:00
Public Holidays
2026
Jan: 1
Mar: 8, 9, 12
Apr: 3 - 4, 6, 28
May: 1, 25
Jul: 6 - 7
Aug: 3
Oct: 18 - 19, 24
Dec: 25
Visa Application Centre
Visa & Immigration Information: www.zambiaimmigration.gov.zm
Online Visa Applications: eservices.zambiaimmigration.gov.zm
Visa Requirements
Visas are not required by SA passport holders for a stay of up to 30 days for business and 90 days for a tourist visa
Entry Requirements
- Valid passport with 6 months validity & 3 blank pages
- Proof of return / onward passage
- Proof of funds
Health / Vaccinations
Compulsory:
- Yellow Fever (dependent on country of origin / stopover)
Recommended Travel Vaccines:
- Hepatitis A & B,
- Rabies
- Typhoid
- Tetanus
- Polio
Malaria Risk
South African Representative Abroad
SA High Commission
26 D Cheetah Rd, Kabulonga, Lusaka
Tel: +260 211 265571
E-mail: lusaka.admin@dirco.gov.za
Web: dirco1.azurewebsites.net/zambia/