Immigration and Visas

As of 26th January 2008, Zambian visas have increased in price considerably, and they have abolished the visa waiver scheme for tourists. (This scheme meant if you arranged accomodation or a tour with a recognised company you didn't pay the visa fees - so if you read about this on any web site it's out of date now).

Visas are now very expensive, with a single or multiple entry visa for a US citizen costing $135, and a single entry visa for a British citizen £75, and a multiple entry visa a staggering £240.

Importing a Vehicle

If you are bringing a vehicle in, you will have to pay a 'carbon tax' based on the size of your vehicles engine. This is around US$50! If you are coming back to Zambia in the same calendar year, keep the receipt and you should not have to pay it again. If you enter on 31st December, you might have to pay $50 for just 1 day and then another $50 for the next year starting 1st January.