Zambia travel essentials: advice, plugs, emergency numbers
Before you visit Zambia: travel advice level, plug type C/G, 230V, emergency 911, currency ZMW.
Travel advice (UK FCDO)
No advice against travel Updated 2026-06-01
Latest change (original, English)
New information about entry requirements for those entering from Ebola-affected regions ('Entry requirements' page).
New information about entry requirements for those entering from Ebola-affected regions ('Entry requirements' page).
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⚠️ This is the UK government’s assessment. Rules for your passport (visa, entry) can be different — check your own government’s official travel advice too.
CapitalLusaka
CurrencyZMW
LanguagesEnglish
Calling code+260
Emergency numbers911 · 112 · 999 · 991
Plug typesType C, Type G
Voltage230 V
Driving sideLeft
Population20M