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Solwezi: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Solwezi is a town in Zambia. It is the provincial capital of the mineral-rich North-Western Province.

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Now in the citySolwezi+32°CClear · sunset 06:14 PMupdated 02:31 PM
EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.
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Exchange rateZK 20.25per 1 $ZMW — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026

Getting there and staying

2 sources · As of November 3, 2026
Source: TravelHub · OurAirports (public domain)

Visa and practicalities

Choose a passport

Set your passport — processing time, fee and documents differ between passports.

Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)No restrictionsNo travel restrictions in force.
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New information about entry requirements for those entering from Ebola-affected regions ('Entry requirements' page).

US State DepartmentLevel 1Usual care is enough — no special measures.
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Exercise normal precaution in Zambia . Exercise normal precautions in Zambia . Read the Travel Guidance for additional information about travel to Zambia.

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

Getting here

Getting hereOurAirports (public domain)
Lubumbashi International Airport FBM140 km away — the nearest airport
Kolwezi Airport KWZ183 km from the centre
Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport NLA247 km from the centre
Cities of Zambia
Countries nearby

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