Embassy of the United States Lusaka, Zambia

To assist the traveling public, the U.S. Department of State issues country specific information for each country in the world, including Zambia.  Additionally, the Department issued a Worldwide Caution, and as necessary, issues Travel Alerts and Travel Warnings.

Separately, from time to time, the U.S. Embassy in Zambia issues "Messages for U.S. Citizens" on safety concerns and other issues to U.S. citizens in Zambia who have enrolled in the Smart Traveler program.

The most recent messages are below:

• Possible Demonstrations in Mazabuka (March 2, 2012)
• Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens – Travel Restrictions Near U.S. Embassy (February 3, 2012)
• Message for U.S. Citizens - Yellow Fever Vaccinations (January 31, 2012)
• Worldwide Caution – Continuing Threat of Anti-American Attacks (January 25, 2012)
• Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens – Lion on the Loose in Livingstone (January 25, 2012)
• Message for U.S. Citizens - Voting in the 2012 Elections (December 12, 2011)
• World Wide Alert – Iran Plot (October 11, 2011)
• World Wide Travel Alert – Potential Anti-American Attacks (October 1, 2011)
• Violence in the Copperbelt (September 22, 2011)
• Message for U.S. Citizens - Yellow Fever Vaccinations (September 15, 2011)
• World Wide Travel Alert – 9/11 Anniversary (September 2, 2011)
• Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens – Clashes in Downtown Lusaka (August 26, 2011)
• Travel Alert (August 11, 2011)
• Message for U.S. Citizens - Important Notice Regarding the 2012 Diversity Visa Program
• Message for U.S. Citizens - No Routine Consular Services June 3-10, 2011
• Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens - Enhanced Potential for Anti-American Violence Following Recent Counter-terrorism Activity in Pakistan (May 2, 2011)
• Emergency Message for U.S. citizens - Violence in Mansa (April 20, 2011)
• Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens - Kuomboka Ceremony – Potential for Violence (April 13, 2011)
• Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens - Rise of "Date Rape" Drug Use in Zambia (March 11, 2011)
• Message for U.S. Citizens - Zambian Immigration Act – Change to Penalties (March 7, 2011)
• Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens - Violence in Mazabuka  and Mpulungu / By-Elections in Mporokoso (March 2, 2011)
• Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens - Barotseland/Western Province Demonstrations (January 12, 2011) (PDF 87.5KB)
• Message for U.S. Citizens - U.S. Embassy Moving to New Chancery and Other Information (January 4, 2011) (PDF 100 KB)
• Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens - ncreased Crime/Holiday Security (December 13, 2010) (PDF 243 KB)
• Message for U.S. Citizens - Additional Contact Number and New Registration Information (November 9, 2010) (PDF 89 KB)
• Message for U.S. Citizens - Consular Communicator (October - December, 2010) (PDF 62 KB)
• Message for U.S. Citizens - Measles Outbreak (September 30, 2010) (PDF 83 KB)
• Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens - Increase of Vehicle-Based Robberies in Lusaka (September 20, 2010) (PDF 108 KB)