Zambia
VERIFIED · MAY 202623 ENTRIESOTHER
Zambia is in Other. Review the laws below before your trip — every entry has a source link, and the verdict layer is sorted worst-first.
HEADS UP
Stable Southern African country. Drug penalties strict. Same-sex relations criminalized (Penal Code Sections 155-157). Photography of military restricted. Wildlife and Victoria Falls protections strict.
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Same-sex relations · Drug trafficking · Wildlife trafficking
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- Same-sex relations remain criminal — convictions have occurred recently.
- KAZA Univisa (Zambia + Zimbabwe) makes Victoria Falls trips easier — verify availability.
JURISDICTION NOTES
- Industrial / medical cannabis was legalized in 2023; recreational remains criminal.
- Victoria Falls is shared with Zimbabwe — separate visas may be needed for the bridge crossing.
OFFICIAL SOURCES
Last verified · May 2026
Information only. Not legal advice. Laws change and enforcement varies — consult a qualified attorney for your jurisdiction before acting.