Travel Summary

• You should avoid any political rallies, demonstrations or large gatherings.
  
  
• Any non-Zambian national overstaying their visa, not renewing their residence permit or working without a permit, including volunteer workers, risk arrest, imprisonment and deportation. A number of British nationals have been arrested and charged with immigration offences.
  
  
• You should exercise caution when travelling in the rural parts of North Western, Copperbelt, Central and Luapula provinces close to the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), particularly after dark. Do not cross any border illegally. You should also be aware that there is a risk of landmines on the Angola side of the Zambia/Angola border, as well as on the Zambia/Mozambique and Zambia/DRC borders. We advise against driving after dark outside of the main towns. See Safety and Security – Local Travel.
  
  
• Around 60,000 British tourists visit Zambia every year (Source: Zambia Tourist Board). See General - Consular Assistance Statistics.
  
  
• There is a low threat from terrorism. But you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks which could be in public areas, including those frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers.
  
  
• You should take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling. See the General - Insurance section of this Travel Advice.