Republic of Zambia · short term business
KAZA UNIVISA
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Regional tourist visa for eligible travellers visiting Zambia and Zimbabwe, with Botswana day trips through Kazungula.
- Processing time
- Available online as an eVisa and at listed ports of entry. Eligibility depends on the current KAZA nationality list.
- Government fees
- The Department states the KAZA UNIVISA fee is US$50; confirm current card-payment total before filing.
- Typical duration
- Up to 30 days while the holder remains within Zambia and Zimbabwe; includes Botswana day trips through Kazungula borders.
- Sponsorship required
- No
- Leads to permanent residency
- No
Overview
The Department describes the KAZA UNIVISA as a tourist visa that allows tourists to visit both Zambia and Zimbabwe multiple times. It is valid up to 30 days as long as the holder remains within Zambia and Zimbabwe, and it also covers Botswana day trips through the Kazungula borders. The visa is available online as an eVisa and can also be obtained at listed Zambian ports including Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula International Airport, Victoria Falls Border Control and Kazungula Border Control.
Additional sources
Primary source
For Visitors - Zambia Department of Immigration ↗ · Zambia Department of Immigration
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Primary source
Visa and Immigration Permit Fees - Zambia Department of Immigration ↗ · Zambia Department of Immigration
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Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓The traveller is an eligible tourist for the current KAZA UNIVISA nationality list.Zambia Department of Immigration ↗
- ✓The travel plan stays within Zambia and Zimbabwe, with only Botswana day trips through Kazungula if used.Zambia Department of Immigration ↗
- ✓The total stay fits the 30-day KAZA UNIVISA period.Zambia Department of Immigration ↗
- ✓If applying online, the traveller arrives at a Zambian port of entry as required by the official page.Zambia Department of Immigration ↗
Common blockers
- !Nationality is not eligible for KAZA UNIVISA.Zambia Department of Immigration ↗
- !The travel plan includes countries or purposes outside the KAZA tourist framework.Zambia Department of Immigration ↗
- !The traveller needs employment, study or residence rights rather than tourism entry.Zambia Department of Immigration ↗
Typical evidence
- ·Valid passport and KAZA eVisa or port-issued visa evidence.Zambia Department of Immigration ↗
- ·Tour itinerary for Zambia and Zimbabwe, plus any Botswana day-trip plan through Kazungula.Zambia Department of Immigration ↗
- ·Evidence of eligibility under the current KAZA nationality list.Zambia Department of Immigration ↗
- ·Payment confirmation for the KAZA fee.Zambia Department of Immigration ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
Confirm the traveller is eligible for the KAZA UNIVISA and the itinerary fits Zambia, Zimbabwe and Kazungula day-trip rules.
Build the evidence pack
Apply online or plan to obtain the visa at one of the listed Zambian ports.
Submit through the official channel
Carry itinerary and passport evidence through each border movement.
After approval
Use a different visa or permit if the stay will exceed the KAZA period or involve work or residence.
Official application links
Where to actually go next
These are the official pages to use for this route. Open them before preparing documents: the forms, fees, appointment systems, and sponsor steps can change without warning.
- Official guidanceApplicantUse official KAZA UNIVISA route page ↗
Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for KAZA UNIVISA.
Zambia Department of Immigration · verified
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Frequently asked questions
What countries does the KAZA UNIVISA cover?+
The Department says it covers multiple visits to Zambia and Zimbabwe, plus Botswana day trips through Kazungula borders.
How much does the KAZA UNIVISA cost?+
The Department states the KAZA UNIVISA fee is US$50.
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