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Paperwork
Visitors from most countries need a visa to enter Zambia.
The visa situation is a little complicated, and due to the long visa processing times, you may struggle to get an appropriate visa in time. If you application to work or study at SFH is approved by the hospital, start trying to arrange your visa as soon as you can.
The cost varies depending on your nationality. You can either obtain your visa from the Zambian High Commission or Embassy in your own country, or buy a visa at the airport when you arrive. At present you will find that you only get 30 days (even if you are issued for a visa for longer by a High Commission or Embassy your passport will be stamped for 30 days on entry) but this can be renewed at the local immigration office in Katete, at no extra cost, for up to 3 months total stay.
Some students and short term volunteers have managed to get Volunteer visas from High Commissions abroad, but most people enter on Tourist visas.
A Work Visa is technically required for all those who plan to spend time on the wards, but getting one in a reasonable time scale is difficult.
If you plan to visit Malawi during your stay you should pay a little extra and get a “multiple entry” visa so that you can re-enter Zambia without having to buy another visa every time.
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