ZAMBIA: Foreign Nationals Now Require Health Insurance

November 12, 2019


Effective Immediately, foreign nationals who enter Zambia without valid health insurance must obtain local health insurance through the National Health Insurance Management Authority (NHIMA), on arrival at the port of entry.

Previously, health insurance was not mandatory.

Our Advice

Employers who may be affected are encouraged to contact their Newland Chase immigration consultant for case-specific advice.

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