Contact Details:
Zambian High Commission +27 (012) 326-1847 / 54 / 57
Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
Visas are not required by SA passport holders.
Health Requirements:
Compulsory Vaccinations Yellow Fever Certificate
Precautions Malaria risk
Documents Required:
Valid passport of the driver
Certified copy of vehicle registration papers in the name of the driver
Letter of authority from the registered owner if the vehicle is not owned by the driver
If vehicle is still being financed, carry a letter of authority from the bank (must include dates of travel) together with the vehicle license papers.
Police Clearance Certificate: May be required if travelling through the Chirundu Border Post, both for vehicles and trailers
Third-Party Insurance: Compulsory – obtained at border post
White and Red Reflective Tape: Two small white rectangular size strips on the right and left hand side of the front bumper as well as two small red square strips on the right and left hand side of the rear bumper
Carnet de Passage: Not compulsory. However, will facilitate border crossing. Recommended if the vehicle is to remain in Zambia for more than three months.
Warning Triangles: Two warning triangles (do not need to be displayed); warning triangle must be on a metal plate
White and Red T-sign:Required if towing a trailer; white must be displayed on front right hand side of trailer / caravan and red on the rear right hand side of the trailer / caravan, when looking forward
Fire Extinguisher: Compulsory if carrying jerry cans with fuel
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