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Zambia Travel Risk Level

Level 1 — Exercise Normal Precautions

The US State Department currently rates Zambia at Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions). Reissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed.

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Government travel advisories

US State Department

Level 1
Reissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. Exercise normal precautions in Zambia. Read the country information page for additional information about travel to Zambia. If you decide to travel to Zambia: Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program ( STEP ) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency. Follow the Department of State on Facebook and Twitter . Follow the U.S. Embassy in Zambia on Facebook and Twitter . Review the Country Security Report for Zambia. Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist . Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel.

UK FCDO

Level 1
Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to: see general advice for women travellers read our guide on disability and travel abroad see general advice for LGBT+ travellers read about safety for solo and independent travel see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad Travel insurance If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance . Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency. About FCDO travel advice The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office ( FCDO ) provides advice about risks of travel to help you make informed decisions. Find out more about FCDO travel advice . Get travel advice updates Sign up to get email notifications when this travel advice is updated. Follow FCDO : travel advice on X travel advice on Facebook Travel Aware on Instagram

Active disaster alerts (GDACS)

No active GDACS disaster events for Zambia at this time.

Health alerts (WHO)

No active WHO health alerts for Zambia at this time.

Global & regional health alerts (WHO)

Cross-border outbreaks and pandemic-scale alerts that affect travellers regardless of destination.

Global · Chikungunya
2025-10-03T11:25:30Z
Regional · Diphtheria
2025-11-21T19:00:00Z
Global
2025-12-10T19:00:00Z

Frequently asked questions

Is it safe to travel to Zambia?

Zambia is currently assessed at Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions) based on US State Department and UK FCDO advisories. Reissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed.

What is the current US State Department travel advisory for Zambia?

The US State Department currently rates Zambia at Level 1 — Exercise Normal Precautions. Reissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed.

What is the current UK FCDO advice for Zambia?

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office currently advises at Level 1 — Exercise Normal Precautions — for Zambia. Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe.

Other countries at Level 1