Zambia visa requirements for Ugandans
Travel and visa requirements
Zambian Visa is not required for Ugandans
Stay Duration: 90 days
Entry Requirements
- Uganda passport holders can travel to Zambia for a period of 90 days without a visa.
- All visitors are required to have a passport valid for a minimum of 6 months beyond the date of Zambia. The passport should have at least three blank pages for visa stamping.
- On entry and exit into Zambia, tourists with amounts above USD 5000 will be required to declare it.
- Travellers from Uganda visiting Zambia must provide evidence of a confirmed means of accommodation for their entire stay in Zambia. This could be in the form of a sponsor letter from a host living in the country or a hotel reservation.
- Tourists with pets (dogs and cats) must be accompanied by a veterinarian health certificate issued in Uganda.
- A yellow fever vaccination is not required from citizens of Uganda. They are advised to be vaccinated against common illnesses before travelling.
- Visitors from Uganda are also required to possess a return ticket to Uganda or onward destination.
- Intending visitors can get to Zambia from any international airport in Uganda. There are international airports in Entebbe and Kasese.
- RwandAir, Kenya Airways and Ethiopian Airways are some of the airlines that fly from Uganda to Zambia.
- The estimated flight duration from Uganda to Lusaka, Zambia is 4 hours, 30 minutes.
- Zambian Kwacha is the official currency used in Zambia. Visitors can various banks and exchange outlets in the country to exchange their foreign currencies.
- Zambia has two distinct seasons. Winter is from May through August which is the most comfortable time to travel, and summer is from mid-November through till the end of April and is characterized by warm to hot temperatures with constant rainfall.
- Zambia is a Christian dominating country, with about 96% of the entire population practising the religion. Various Traditional faiths are the minority religion in Zambia.
- Zambia has about seven regional languages and they include Bemba, Nyanja, Tonga, Lozi, Lunda, Kaonde, and Luvale. However, English is the official language.
- Solwezi, Sioma Ngwezi National Park, Chingola and Blue Lagoon National Park are some of the places tourists can visit while in Zambia.
- Special delicacies tourists can try while in Zambia are crepes, enchilada casserole, tikka masala and the special thali.
- Zambia uses Central Africa Time (GMT+2). Uganda is an hour ahead of Zambia.
- The power and socket plug used in Singapore are of Type C, D and G. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
- Tourists are advised to budget about $50 to spend on daily expenses while in Zambia.
- Transportation in Zambia is facilitated by buses, train, taxis and small boats.
- Tourists are expected to be courteous and conscious of existing rules and customs as they go about their tourism-related activities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time to travel to Zambia?
The best time to visit Zambia is from June to September when it is warm and dry. It gets very hot in October and November, then rains from November to April, when many camps are closed as the roads are impassable.
What is the official language in Zambia?
English is the official language of Zambia. Nevertheless, Zambia has about seven regional languages and they include Bemba, Nyanja, Tonga, Lozi, Lunda, Kaonde, and Luvale.
What is Zambia's main export?
The main export of Zambia is copper. The country produces around 1.5 million tonnes of copper each year.