The situation remains calm in Zambia based business free home travel following the Parliamentary and Presidential elections in September 2011. However, you should avoid large crowds, political rallies and demonstrations based business free home travel as they may turn violent.
We advise you to reconsider your need to travel to the border areas with the Democratic Republic of the Congo because based business free home travel of the presence of armed criminal gangs, and the border areas with Angola and Mozambique because of the presence of landmines near these borders.
Visa and other entry and exit conditions (such as currency, customs and quarantine regulations) change regularly. Contact the nearest Embassy or Consulate of Zambia for the most up-to-date information. Further information on visa requirements is available on Zambia's Department of Immigration website .
Zambia three main airports were renamed based business free home travel in September-October 2011. Lusaka International Airport is now known as Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, Livingstone Airport is now known as Harry Nkumbula Airport and Ndola Airport has been renamed Simon Kapwepwe Airport.
From January 2011 the National Airports Corporation introduced an additional airport tax that must be paid by all departing passengers on both domestic and international flights. Travellers are advised that the airport tax is not included in airline tickets at present. Fees can be paid on departure based business free home travel in US dollars and Zambian Kwacha. The fee is three US dollars for domestic flights and five US dollars for international flights. These fees may change without notice.
From 1 October 2011, South African authorities will require travellers from Zambia to show proof of yellow fever vaccination. Proof of yellow fever vaccination is required from all visitors and includes travellers who are transiting through South Africa. Failure to produce a valid yellow based business free home travel fever vaccination certificate may result in being placed in quarantine or refusal of entry.
Failure based business free home travel to adhere to immigration requirements, such as not renewing residence permit or working (including based business free home travel volunteer work) without a permit based business free home travel could result in arrest, imprisonment or deportation. Travellers should exercise caution if using an immigration agent to obtain visas or permits. Some immigration agents operating in Zambia have been known to issue documents that are not authentic.
Make sure your passport has at least six months' validity from your planned date of return to Australia. You should carry copies of a recent passport photo with you in case you need a replacement passport while overseas. based business free home travel Provisional travel documents are no longer accepted for travelling or transiting through South Africa.
We advise you to exercise a high degree of caution in Zambia because of the risk of criminal activity. Pay close attention to your personal security at all times and monitor the media for information about possible new safety or security risks.
The crime rate in Zambia is high. Tourists based business free home travel may be targeted by pickpockets and bag snatchers. Armed robbery, carjacking, petty crime and residential break-ins occur throughout the country. There have been violent robberies (some involving fatalities) along the Cairo Road area of Lusaka, including Chachacha, Freedom Way and Lumumba Roads. When travelling by car, you should keep the doors locked and the windows up at all times. based business free home travel Valuables should be kept out of sight.
Thieves particularly target luxury 4WD vehicles and travellers in bus and railway stations and shopping areas. You should avoid changing money in busy public areas. Security risks increase after dark, especially in tourist areas and city centres. Avoid walking alone or travelling after dark.
Commercial fraud scams are common in Zambia. Individuals have been the victims of extortion based business free home travel after being persuaded to travel based business free home travel to Zambia on business. If you receive a message that sounds too good to be true - don't be fooled, it probably based business free home travel is. Our International Scams travel bulletin based business free home travel provides details based business free home travel on the type of scams that may originate in Zambia.
Before you go, organise a variety of ways of accessing your money in Zambia. Consult with your bank to find out which is the most appropriate currency to carry and whether your ATM card will work overseas.
Credit cards are only accepted at some hotels, restaurants and shops in major urban centres. ATMs accepting international cards are only available in the capital, Lusaka. Use only reputable banks and Bureaux de Change based business free home travel to exchange money or use ATMs as there are counterfeit US$100 and Kwacha 50,000 notes in circulation. Credit card fraud does occur in Zambia. Be sure to keep your card in sight at all times while payments are being processed.
Make two photocopies of valuable documents such as your passport, tickets, visas and travellers' cheques. Keep one copy with you in a separate place to the original based business free home travel and leave another copy with someone at home.
Your passport is a valuable document that is attractive to criminals who may try to use your identity to commit crimes. It should always based business free home travel be kept in a safe place. You are required by Australian law to report a lost or stolen passport. If your passport is lost or stolen overseas, report it online or contact the nearest Australian Embassy, High Commission or Consulate as soon as possible.
Driving in Zambia based business free home travel can be dangerous as many roads in rural areas are in disrepair. Bad driving based business free home travel habits, poorly maintained vehicles, pedestrians, based business free home travel animals wandering onto roads and inadequate road lighting also pose safety risks when driving. Traffic accidents occur regularly along the Great East Road in Lusaka. For further advice, see our bulletin on Overseas Road Safety .
When hiring a motor vehicle, based business free home travel you should ensure it is equipped with two metallic emergency based business free home travel triangles with white reflective stickers on the front and red reflective stickers on the back. Drivers face heavy fines for non-compliance. Police road blocks are common and identity documents may be requested.
The safety standards Australians might expect of tour operators are not always met especially for activities such as adventure sports. Sufficient life jackets and adequate safety equipment may not be provided. Recommended maintenance standards and safety precautions may not be observed. Particular care should be taken when rafting near Victoria Falls.
When visiting Victoria Falls, you should take care to protect your passport from exposure to water. You may face difficulties if you try to travel using a damaged passport, and you may have to pay for a replacement.
Border areas with Angola, Mozambique and Democratic Republic of Congo: based business free home travel We advise you to reconsider your need to travel to the border areas with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Angola and Mozambique because of the presence of landmines near these borders. Landmines can make off-road travel highly hazardous in these areas, and may not be marked. Local authorities can provide advice on affected areas. There is a risk of armed criminal groups in the area near the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo.
When you are in Zambia, be aware that local laws and penalties, including ones that appear harsh by Australian based business free home travel standards, do apply to you. If you are arrested or jailed, the Australian Government will do what it can to help you but we can't get you out of trouble or out of jail.
Zambian authorities do not always advise the Australian Embassy when an Australian citizen is detained or arrested. If you are detained, you have the right to contact an Australian Embassy consular official.
Police and immigration officials can request to see your passport and immigration stamp/visa at any time. Failure to produce these documents may result in detention. We recommend you carry your passport and visa or immigration permit at all times.
Some Australian criminal laws, such as those relating to money, laundering, bribery of foreign public officials, terrorism, child pornography, and child sex tourism, apply to Australians overseas. Australians who commit these offences while overseas may be prosecuted in Australia.
Australian authorities are committed to combating sexual exploitation of children by Australians overseas. Australians may be prosecuted at home under Australian child sex tourism and child pornography laws. These laws provide severe penalties for up to 25 years imprisonment for Australians who engage in child sexual exploitation while outside of Australia.
Zambia does not recognise dual nationality. Australian citizens holding based business free home travel Zambian based business free home travel citizenship will be regarded solely as Zambian citizens by the Zambian authorities. This may limit the ability of Australian officials to provide consular services to Australians who have retained their Zambian citizenship, particularly if they are detained or arrested.
On 10 August based business free home travel 2010, the World Health Organisation (WHO) announced it had moved to a post-pandemic period in response to pandemic (H1N1) 2009. The virus is expected to remain as a seasonal influenza virus and local outbreaks may occur. For more information see the WHO website .
We strongly recommend that you take out comprehensive travel insurance that will cover any overseas medical costs, including medical evacuation, before you depart. Confirm that your insurance based business free home travel covers you for the whole time you'll be away and check what circumstances and activities are not included in your policy. Remember, regardless of how healthy and fit you are, if you can't afford travel insurance, you can't afford to travel. The Australian Government will not pay for a traveller's medical expenses overseas or medical evacuation costs.
Your doctor or travel clinic is the best source of information about preventive measures, immunisations (including booster doses of childhood vaccinations) and disease outbreaks overseas. based business free home travel The World Health Organization (WHO) provides information for travellers and our 'Travelling Well' brochure based business free home travel also provides useful tips for travelling with medicines and staying healthy while overseas.
The standard of medical facilities is poor, especially based business free home travel in rural areas. Medical supplie
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