27 May 2021 | 02:39 PM UTC
Zambia: COVID-19 international entry restrictions amended, as of May 27 /update 10
Zambia amends COVID-19 restrictions and requires a quarantine period for travelers from high-risk locations, as of May 27.
Event
Authorities have amended entry restrictions for travelers from high-risk locations to curb the spread of COVID-19, as of May 27. A 14-day self-isolation period is required.
International Travel
Commercial flights are operating, and international air and land borders are open. Travelers must provide a negative polymerase chain reaction (PCR) COVID-19 test taken no more than 72 hours before arrival. From May 24, travelers arriving from countries deemed high-risk are required to self-isolate for 14 days upon arrival. Travelers may be forced to quarantine in a government-approved facility if the place of residence is considered unsafe. The list currently includes Argentina, Brazil, Egypt, Ethiopia, France, Germany, India, Iran, Italy, Kenya, Russia, South Africa, Tanzania, Tunisia, and Turkey. Authorities announced that vaccinated travelers with a negative test result are exempt from quarantine requirements without providing further details.
Additionally, all arriving travelers with a temperature of 38 C (100.4 F) or higher or who have COVID-19 symptoms must quarantine at home or in a designated government facility. Officials may also randomly select any arrival for testing. Departing passengers must provide a negative COVID-19 test result taken within 14 days.
Domestic measures
All residents must wear protective face coverings in public areas. Officials have lifted restrictions on movements in border districts. Businesses, such as bars, restaurants, and casinos, remain open with adherence to health guidelines. Public gatherings of more than five people who are not family relatives need approval by local authorities.
Authorities could implement further preventative measures or ease certain restrictions, depending on disease activity in the coming days and weeks.
Advice
Follow all official instructions. Abide by national health and safety measures. Reconfirm all travel arrangements. Consider delaying traveling if experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19, as they may prompt increased scrutiny and delays. Liaise with trusted contacts for further updates and guidance. Maintain contact with your diplomatic representation. Ensure contingency plans account for further disruptive measures or extensions of current restrictions. Reconsider and reconfirm nonemergency health appointments.
