Zambia travel advisories

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Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs International Safety Information
Travel advisories Updated on Sept. 13, 2025, 4:29 a.m.
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Stop all non-essential travel

The following information has been provided by the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The information is subject to change without notice. This is not a comprehensive list, and you are urged to check the most up-to-date information and details.

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Entry information for travelers from Japan

No information available

COVID-19 risks

Oct. 19, 2022, midnight

In light of the fact that the global infection situation is generally improving, and that G7 countries have already stopped designating levels by country and region, all the new coronavirus infectious disease risk information will be issued on October 19. The world is uniformly set to level 1 (please be careful).

July 25, 2022, midnight

On July 23, Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus of the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the global outbreak of monkeypox a "public health emergency of international concern." According to the WHO, more than 16,000 cases of monkeypox infection in 75 countries and regions have been reported so far, and the infection is spreading worldwide.

July 1, 2022, midnight

Although the infection status of the new corona varies depending on the situation in each country and region, the risk of death and aggravation has decreased, and deregulation at the water's edge and in Japan has also been seen, especially in countries where vaccination is progressing worldwide. I'm on the way. Based on these trends, the infectious disease risk information level is now available after comprehensively considering the actual conditions of each country / region, such as the status of infection, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures in each country / region. Was reviewed.

May 26, 2022, midnight

Although the infection status of the new corona varies depending on the situation in each country and region, the number of new infections and deaths is declining worldwide, and the risk of death and aggravation is mainly in countries where vaccination is progressing. Is declining, and regulations are being relaxed at the water's edge and in Japan. Based on these trends, the infectious disease risk information level is now available after comprehensively considering the actual conditions of each country / region, such as the status of infection, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures in each country / region. Was reviewed.

April 1, 2022, midnight

The level of infectious disease risk information should be reviewed after comprehensively considering the actual situation of each country / region, such as the number of newly infected people in each country / region, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures. It was made. As a result, infectious disease risk information has been reduced from Level 3 "Recommendation for suspension of travel" to Level 2 "Please stop unnecessary and unurgent travel" in 106 countries.

Nov. 29, 2021, midnight

As the infection may spread further, please be informed and try to prevent the infection.

Aug. 13, 2021, midnight

As the infection may spread further, please obtain the latest information and try to prevent the infection.

May 18, 2021, midnight

Coronavirus infections are still spreading worldwide, with more than 160 million confirmed infections and more than 3 million deaths worldwide. Although the number of infected people is decreasing in North America and Europe, the situation continues to require caution, such as the remarkable spread of infection in South Asia.
Based on this situation, the infectious disease risk information level in Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Seychelles, Saint Lucia, Thailand, East Timor, and Mongolia has been newly set to Level 2 by comprehensively considering various situations including the deterioration of the infection situation. "Please stop unnecessary and unurgent travel" has been raised to Level 3 "Travel Cancellation Recommendation".

Oct. 30, 2020, midnight

As the infection may spread further, please obtain the latest information and try to prevent the infection.

Local and national news

Information for the past 30 days.

Lifting of infectious disease risk information for Mpox

Sept. 12, 2025, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
●The infectious disease risk information level 1 (take extreme caution) regarding Mpox issued for the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, the Republic of the Congo, and the Central African Republic will be lifted.
●Sporadical infections are still being seen around the world, so please stay up to date on the infection situation in your destination and take measures to prevent infection.

Travel advisories from local embassies and consulates

Information from the past two weeks.

Safety Information (Warning about unauthorized protests against the reopening of the Israeli Embassy in Zambia)

Sept. 3, 2025, 3:30 p.m.
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On Tuesday, September 2nd, the National Freedom Front (NFF) announced on social media that they would hold a protest against the reopening of the Israeli Embassy in Zambia at 9am today, Wednesday, September 3rd, and called for participation in the protest by setting up a WhatsApp group. The NFF has frequently posted anti-Israel statements in the past.
2. As of 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 2nd, sources said the demonstration is likely to take place in front of the Zambian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and that the demonstration has not received prior permission from the police.
3. In response to information regarding the unauthorized demonstration by the NFF, local police may step up enforcement in various parts of Lusaka.
4. The Embassy of Israel in Zambia reopened in Sunningdale, Lusaka on Wednesday, August 20th, for the first time in approximately 52 years.
5. All Japanese nationals should make it their first priority to avoid the following areas where riots may occur, and if riots develop, they should take extra care to ensure the safety of their own persons and property, including by checking the safety of their surroundings.
<Areas in Lusaka that are likely to be particularly affected>
(1) Around the Zambian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (Southwest side of the Embassy of Japan, Independence Avenue)
(2) Sunningdale 6 If you encounter an incident or accident, please report it to the police and contact the Embassy of Japan in Zambia.

[Residential Notification/Tabi-Regi]
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If you are staying for more than three months, please be sure to submit a residence notification so that the Japanese embassy or consulate can confirm your emergency contact details.
If you are traveling or on a business trip for less than three months, please register with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' overseas travel registration service "Tabireji" so that you can receive the latest safety information for your destination and contact the local diplomatic mission in case of an emergency.
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[Contact information]
Embassy of Japan in Zambia
Embassy of Japan in Zambia
Address: No.5218, Haile Selassie Avenue, PO Box 34190, Lusaka, Zambia
Phone: +260-211-251-555
Consular email: jez.consul@lu.mofa.go.jp
Consular office hours: 08:00 - 12:00 / 14:00 - 16:00
Website: https://www.zm.emb-japan.go.jp
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JAPANinZAMBIA/