Zambia has introduced new entry restrictions
The Government of Zambia has introduced new guidelines for all travellers visiting the country. The new travel restrictions became effective on 24 May 2021.
All travelers entering Zambia must now produce evidence of a Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)-based SARS-CoV-2 negative test conducted within 72 hours prior to departure from the country of origin.
All travelers from countries that are deemed to be at high risk of Covid-19 by the Ministry of Health/Zambia National Public Health Institute (ZNPHI) [see below] are subjected to SARS CoV2 testing at the tarvellers cost at the Points of Entry - even if they have a negative PCR test certificate. Specimens are collected on arrival or within 48 hours of entry into Zambia. Mandatory self-isolation at home will be instituted for all travellers coming from countries classified as "high risk” [see below] irrespective of SARS CoV2 PCR negative test results. Where the home environment is deemed unsuitable, self-quarantine will take place in a designated institution at the traveller's cost. All persons under self-isolation are expected to be compliant and will be monitored on a daily basis by health care workers, physically or remotely.
Travellers from the following countries are getting re-swabbed for SARS CoV2 on arrival at Zambian Points of Entry and have to undergo 14-day quarantine:
- India
- Iran
- Turkey
- France
- Germany
- Russia
- Brazil
- Argentina
- South Africa
- Egypt
- Tunisia
- Ethiopia
- Kenya
- Italy
- Tanzania
The list of “high risk” countries wiill be reviewed and updated regulary.
