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Zambia - Consular Information Sheet
May 24, 1994
Country Description: Zambia is a developing African country. Tourist
facilities outside of well-known game parks are not fully developed.
Entry Requirements: U.S. citizens must have passports and obtain a Zambian
visa prior to entering the country. Further entry information can be
obtained from the Embassy of the Republic of Zambia, 2419 Massachusetts
Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008, telephone (202) 265-9171.
Areas of Instability: Tourist destinations, including national parks
located in eastern Zambia, are visited without incident by large numbers of
tourists, including Americans. However, visitors' security is uncertain in
border areas, especially on the Great East Road along the Mozambique border,
the northern border with Zaire, and in the west near Angola.
Medical Facilities: Medical facilities are limited. Cholera and yellow
fever are endemic. Malaria is widespread. U.S. medical insurance does not
always provide coverage outside the United States. Travelers have found
supplemental medical insurance with specific overseas coverage to be useful.
Additional information on health matters can be obtained from the Centers
for Disease Control's international travelers hotline, telephone (404) 332-
4559.
Information on Crime: Crime is prevalent in Zambia. Muggings and petty
theft are commonplace, especially in Lusaka on Cairo Road and in other
commercial areas. Travel at night is considered particularly risky, both in
Lusaka and on roads outside of the city. The loss or theft abroad of a U.S.
passport should be reported immediately to local police and to the nearest
U.S. embassy or consulate. The pamphlets "A Safe Trip Abroad" and "Tips for
Travelers to Sub-Saharan Africa" provide useful information on protecting
personal security while traveling abroad and on travel in the region in
general. Both are available from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S.
Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.
Drug Penalties: U.S. citizens are subject to the laws of the country in
which they are traveling. Penalties for possession, use or trafficking in
illegal drugs are strictly enforced. Convicted offenders can expect jail
sentences and fines.
Other Information: Zambia Airways, the country's national air carrier, has,
in recent months, canceled or rescheduled both domestic and international
flights, causing inconvenience to travelers. The airline has been suspended
from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) for non-payment of
bills. The IATA ruling means that other airlines will not honor Zambia
Airways tickets or tickets on Zambia Airways stock. This will affect
travelers who buy their tickets in Zambia, or who buy their tickets directly
from Zambia Airways or who booked on Zambia Airways and need to change air
carriers because of a missed connection or canceled flight. In addition,
Zambia Airways has failed to pay some of its maintenance bills. There are
concerns that safety standards may be dropping in spite of the company's
statements to the contrary. Other international air carriers service
Lusaka, and another domestic airline flies between some Zambian cities.
Public ground transportation is generally unreliable and unsafe.
Travel to military areas and photographing military facilities are
prohibited. Photography of any area other than tourist attractions may be
challenged by authorities. Wearing of apparel that could be mistaken for
military uniform can cause problems for visitors. Foreigners are sometimes
detained by Zambian police and security forces for no apparent reason. In
arrest cases Zambian authorities are often slow in informing embassies of
their citizens' detention.
Registration: U.S. citizens who register at the U.S. Embassy upon arrival
in Lusaka may obtain updated information on travel and security in the
country.
Embassy Location: The U.S. Embassy is located at the corner of Independence
and United Nations Avenues in the capital city of Lusaka. The mailing
address is P.O. Box 31617, Lusaka, Zambia. The telephone number is (260-1)
250-955; the fax number is (260-1) 252-225.
No. 94-086
This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated December 3, 1993, to add
information on air travel and to reflect changes in the Embassy's telephone
and fax numbers.