Zambian visa

[kempy4487]

Hi!
I'm doing the Zambia volunteer and safari, and after reading up on everything, I'm still unsure on whether I require a business or tourist visa because of the volunteer work as some sites sqy you need the business one???
I'm British and quite confused on the matter!

Thanks

[rockon210]

Hello!
I am doing the same tour as you in July.
I had the same questions like you with the visa.
In the trip details it says you need a Business Visa.
I emailed with G Adventures office and they said, because it is only 5 days volunteering, i only need a normal tourist visa.
It is very confusing.

[kempy4487]

Thanks!
It is very confusing because when I emailed i was told they'd never heard of anyone needing a business visa, but this site even says so!
So it's definitely a tourist visa then?
Also, did you receive anything from G Adventures to use as a letter to get the visa?

[rockon210]

I also didn't get any kind of letter of the visa, because it is only necessary for business visa.
Therefore I think we will go with the tourist visa.
Be careful:
When uploading your criminal background check, you will need to upload the background check
twice.
First in the box for criminal background check and second in the box for letter of reference.
You can't leave the box empty.

When are you going??

Andrea

[kempy4487]

I'm going in August.
So with the criminal background check does it have to be an electronic copy then? Or can paper one be posted?

[rockon210]

I have uploaded a scanned paper copy and it worked fine.
I think it doesn't matter.

[kempy4487]

Thanks a lot for all your help!