ZAMBIA VISA & FIREARM REGULATIONS

Zambia Visitor Visa

1. Passport

2. Payment

3. Photocopy of your passport

4. Two (2) visa application forms with two (2) passport photos stapled to upper right corner

5. Invitation letter from your host in Zambia including a photocopy of their NRC (if they are Zambian) or a photo copy of their work permit (if they are not a Zambian citizen)

6. Flight itinerary or a copy of ticket

7. Self- addressed prepaid envelope for return of your passport.

The visa application form for Zambia is available here: http://www.zambiaembassy.org/uploads/documents

Costs are: $50 for single entry and $80 for double or multiple entries.  Expediting services are available for $50 for one day and $40 for next day service.

Please note that Yellow Fever vaccination or a written waiver is required for entry into Zambia.  Take your Yellow Immunization card with you!

A Temporary Firearms Import Permit (TIP) is required to import a firearm into Zambia. This permit will be issued to your Safari Outfitter.  You will have to provide your Safari Outfitter with your firearms caliber, make, model and serial numbers well in advance.  You will also need to specify the quantity and caliber of any ammunition you will be importing.  The ammunition calibers should match the caliber of the rifles you are importing.  Ammunition is dutiable and runs approximately $1/round.  Bring a couple of hundred dollars in small bill US cash to pay for this duty. The original copy of the TIP will be used by your outfitter to gain entry of your firearms.  You will need the original copy of the TIP when you exit the country.  Make sure the serial numbers on the TIP match your firearms! Your hunting license is issued to your outfitter and he will work with you to see that the necessary licenses are applied for in advance.  The minimal costs of these licenses are usually included in the price of the hunt.