Republic of Zimbabwe · short term business
KAZA Visa
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Regional tourist visa for entry within the Kavango Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area framework.
- Processing time
- Apply through the official eVisa or immigration channel where available for the traveller nationality and itinerary.
- Government fees
- Confirm the current KAZA or ordinary visa fee on the Department fees page before filing.
- Typical duration
- One month, according to the Department visa overview.
- Sponsorship required
- No
- Leads to permanent residency
- No
In short
As of 13 July 2026, the KAZA Visa for Republic of Zimbabwe is an unsponsored Zimbabwe immigration route. Sources: official Republic of Zimbabwe government pages, reviewed 13 July 2026.
Cite this: https://visaatlas.org/visas/zimbabwe/kaza-visa#answer
What is the KAZA Visa in Republic of Zimbabwe?
KAZA Visa is an unsponsored Zimbabwe route. Indicative government fees are Confirm the current KAZA or ordinary visa fee on the Department fees page before filing; indicative processing time is Apply through the official eVisa or immigration channel where available for the traveller nationality and itinerary; typical duration is One month, according to the Department visa overview. This route does not lead to permanent residence.
Verified against Department of Immigration, Republic of Zimbabwe on 27 June 2026.
Overview
The Zimbabwe visa overview describes the KAZA Visa as allowing entry into multiple countries within the Kavango Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area, with validity of one month. It is a tourism-focused regional visa and should not be used for employment, study or residence activity.
Additional sources
Primary source
Zimbabwe eVisa platform ↗ · Department of Immigration, Republic of Zimbabwe
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Primary source
Fees - Department of Immigration Zimbabwe ↗ · Department of Immigration, Republic of Zimbabwe
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Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓The traveller is visiting for tourism within the KAZA regional framework.Department of Immigration, Republic of Zimbabwe ↗
- ✓The itinerary fits the countries and limits covered by the KAZA Visa.Department of Immigration, Republic of Zimbabwe ↗
- ✓The stay fits the one-month validity described by the Department.Department of Immigration, Republic of Zimbabwe ↗
- ✓The traveller is not seeking work, study or residence rights.Department of Immigration, Republic of Zimbabwe ↗
Common blockers
- !The route is being used for employment, study or residence.Department of Immigration, Republic of Zimbabwe ↗
- !The itinerary falls outside the KAZA regional framework.Department of Immigration, Republic of Zimbabwe ↗
- !The stay exceeds the one-month validity.Department of Immigration, Republic of Zimbabwe ↗
Typical evidence
- ·Passport and travel itinerary.Department of Immigration, Republic of Zimbabwe ↗
- ·Evidence that the itinerary fits the KAZA regional visa framework.Department of Immigration, Republic of Zimbabwe ↗
- ·Accommodation and onward travel evidence if requested by the official channel.Department of Immigration, Republic of Zimbabwe ↗
- ·Visa fee payment evidence.Department of Immigration, Republic of Zimbabwe ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
Confirm the traveller and itinerary fit the KAZA Visa framework.
Build the evidence pack
Prepare passport, itinerary and travel-purpose evidence.
Submit through the official channel
Apply through the official eVisa or immigration channel.
After approval
Use a separate visa or permit for work, study, residence or longer stay.
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 Visa route page ↗
Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for KAZA Visa.
Department of Immigration, Republic of Zimbabwe · verified
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the Zimbabwe KAZA Visa valid?+
The Department visa overview states a validity of one month.
Can KAZA be used for work?+
No. It is a regional visitor visa and does not replace work or residence permits.
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Primary source: Department of Immigration, Republic of Zimbabwe
Last checked: 27 June 2026