Identify your nationality category
Use Zambia Immigration’s current lists for exempt, visa-on-arrival and prior-approval passports.
Zambia Entry and Victoria Falls
Zambia Visa, eVisa and KAZA UNIVISA Guide
Plan Zambia entry with current visa categories, official fees, eVisa steps, passport rules and KAZA UNIVISA information for Victoria Falls travel.
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Single entryUSD 25
Double entryUSD 40
Multiple entryUSD 75
KAZA UNIVISAUSD 50
Entry summary: Zambia divides travellers into visa-exempt, visa-on-arrival and prior-approval categories. Eligible applicants may use the official eServices portal. Current visitor fees include USD 25 for single entry, USD 40 for double entry and USD 75 for multiple entry. The USD 50 KAZA UNIVISA supports qualifying Zambia–Zimbabwe travel and certain Botswana day trips.
Before you open the application
Your nationality determines whether you arrive visa-free, request a visa at the border or obtain approval before travel. Zambia requires at least six months’ passport validity and three full blank pages for arrival. Visitors arriving by air should carry a valid return ticket; land and water arrivals may be asked to demonstrate sufficient funds for the stay and departure.
Read the passport-validity and blank-page guide before paying any non-refundable application fee.
Document checklist
- Passport valid for six months from entry
- At least three full blank passport pages
- Return air ticket or onward-travel evidence
- Accommodation or host details
- Approval letter and receipt for eVisa travellers
- KAZA route plan if visiting Zimbabwe and returning
Application sequence
Choose an entry product that matches the route
A double-entry visa or KAZA UNIVISA may be more practical than a single entry when crossing Victoria Falls borders.
Carry the approval documents
Present the eVisa approval letter and payment receipt with your passport at entry.
Fees and permission types
Compare the main entry options
| Permission | Published fee or basis | Use |
|---|---|---|
| Single Entry Visa | USD 25 | One entry during validity |
| Double Entry Visa | USD 40 | Two entries during validity |
| Multiple Entry Visa | USD 75 | Issued through the eVisa facility |
| KAZA UNIVISA | USD 50 | Zambia and Zimbabwe; qualifying Botswana day trips |
Official authority: Check the current rules and apply through the government immigration portal. Information was reviewed on 21 July 2026; nationality lists and fees can change.
Common questions
How many blank pages does Zambia require?
Zambia Immigration advises arriving passengers to have at least three full blank pages and six months of passport validity from entry.
What does the KAZA UNIVISA cover?
It permits qualifying travellers to visit Zambia and Zimbabwe multiple times during the 30-day validity and covers certain Botswana day trips through Kazungula.
Can every nationality obtain a visa on arrival?
No. Zambia publishes separate lists for visa-exempt, visa-on-arrival and advance-clearance nationalities. Check the official list before booking a border crossing.