Zambia
Travel Factsheet •
ZMW
Currency
English
Language
+260
Calling Code
L
Drives On
Emergency Numbers
Police: 991
Ambulance: 991
Entry Requirements
Visa:
Visa required for most nationalities; eVisa option available.
Passport:
6 months validity
Money & Costs
Cards:
Mixed
ATMs:
Medium
Daily Budget:
$80
Tipping:
10% appreciated in restaurants.
Health & Safety
Doctors:
Common
Pharmacy:
Limited hours
Essential Phrases
Hello
Mulibwanji
Goodbye
Twalumba
Please
Chonde
Thank you
Zikomo
Sorry
Ndisory
Things to Avoid
Not having local currency for small purchasesUnderestimating travel timesIgnoring health precautions
Don't discuss: PoliticsDon't discuss: Tribal issues