KAZA UniVisa 2026: Zimbabwe + Zambia in One Visa — Complete Guide

The KAZA UniVisa costs $50 and gives you unlimited crossings between Zimbabwe and Zambia for 30 days. In 2026, buying separate visas costs $30 (Zimbabwe) + $50 (Zambia) = $80 total — the KAZA UniVisa saves you $30. It is only available on arrival at 5 specific border posts and airports; you cannot apply online. Last updated: April 2026.

What Is the KAZA UniVisa?

The KAZA UniVisa (Kavango–Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area Universal Visa) is a single shared visa covering both Zimbabwe and Zambia. It was created specifically for travellers visiting Victoria Falls, which straddles the border between the two countries, making it impractical and expensive to buy separate national visas just to cross the bridge.

With a KAZA UniVisa you can:

• Enter Zimbabwe and Zambia as many times as you want during the 30-day validity
• Cross between Zimbabwe’s Victoria Falls and Zambia’s Livingstone freely
• Take day trips to Botswana via the Kazungula border crossing (with important caveats — see below)

The KAZA UniVisa does not allow full entry into Botswana — only a day trip via one specific crossing. More on that in the Botswana section below.

KAZA UniVisa Savings Calculator 2026

The financial case for the KAZA UniVisa became significantly stronger in 2026 when Zambia doubled its single-entry visa fee from $25 to $50 USD. Here’s the full cost comparison:

Cost Breakdown Table

Saving: $30 compared to buying separate single-entry visas.

When KAZA Makes Financial Sense

Choose the KAZA UniVisa if you plan to:

• Visit Victoria Falls from both the Zimbabwe and Zambia sides
• Stay in Livingstone (Zambia) but take day trips to Victoria Falls town (Zimbabwe)
• Make multiple border crossings during your trip
• Take a day trip to Botswana’s Chobe National Park via Kazungula

When to Skip KAZA

The KAZA UniVisa is not the best option if:

• You are visiting Zimbabwe only and have no plans to cross into Zambia — a $30 single-entry Zimbabwe eVisa is cheaper
• You are a Category A national (e.g., South African) — you’re already visa-free in both countries
• You only want to see one side of Victoria Falls briefly and have no budget for the extra $20

Who Is Eligible for the KAZA UniVisa?

The KAZA UniVisa is available to Category B nationals — the same group eligible for a standard Zimbabwe eVisa or visa on arrival. This includes nationals of:

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Category A nationals (South Africa 🇿🇦, Botswana 🇧🇼, Zambia 🇿🇲, Kenya 🇰🇪, etc.) do not need a KAZA UniVisa — they are already visa-free in both Zimbabwe and Zambia.

Category C nationals cannot use the KAZA UniVisa — they must apply for visas at embassies in advance. Check the Zimbabwe eVisa Eligible Countries page to confirm your category.

Where to Get the KAZA UniVisa — Port-Specific Availability

Critical information: the KAZA UniVisa is NOT available online. Unlike the standard Zimbabwe eVisa (which you can apply for at evisa.gov.zw before travel), the KAZA UniVisa can only be obtained on arrival at specific ports. Do not arrive expecting to show an online application — there is no KAZA eVisa system.

The KAZA UniVisa is available at these 5 locations only:

Zimbabwe Ports of Entry

• ✅ Harare Airport (Harare)
• ✅ Victoria Falls Airport (Victoria Falls)
• ✅ Victoria Falls Border Post (land crossing between Vic Falls town and Livingstone)

Zambia Ports of Entry

• ✅ Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (Livingstone Airport, Zambia)
• ✅ Victoria Falls Border Post / Kazungula Border Post

NOT Available At

The KAZA UniVisa is not available at Harare land borders, Bulawayo, Beit Bridge, Kariba, or any other Zimbabwe or Zambia ports not listed above. If you plan to enter Zimbabwe through a less common crossing, apply for a standard Zimbabwe eVisa online instead.

What to Bring to the Border

• $50 USD in cash — exact amount preferred; bills must be clean and printed after 2006
• Valid passport — at least 6 months validity, 2 blank pages
• Return or onward ticket
• Hotel/accommodation confirmation
• Yellow fever certificate if arriving from an endemic country

The Botswana Day Trip — The Kazungula Caveat

One of the most misunderstood aspects of the KAZA UniVisa is its Botswana coverage. Many travellers assume the KAZA UniVisa gives them access to Botswana — for example, to visit Chobe National Park, which is popular for day safaris from Livingstone or Victoria Falls town.

Here is the precise situation:

• ✅ What is covered: A day trip into Botswana via the Kazungula border crossing only
• ❌ What is NOT covered: Full entry into Botswana, or entry at any other Botswana border crossing

If you want to take a day trip to Chobe National Park from Livingstone, the KAZA UniVisa will typically allow you to cross at Kazungula and return the same day. However, if you want to stay overnight in Botswana, drive through to the Okavango Delta, or enter Botswana at a different crossing — you need a separate Botswana visa (or you are visa-free for Botswana, as many nationalities are).

Important: Botswana is visa-free for most nationalities (USA, UK, EU, Canada, Australia, etc.), so in most cases you can enter Botswana freely anyway. The KAZA UniVisa’s Botswana day-trip coverage primarily benefits nationalities that normally require a Botswana visa.

KAZA UniVisa vs Alternatives — Which Is Right for You?

KAZA vs Zimbabwe Double Entry Visa

Best Option by Itinerary

• Victoria Falls only (one side): $30 Zimbabwe single-entry eVisa online
• Victoria Falls both sides: $50 KAZA UniVisa on arrival
• Zimbabwe with Zambia day trips: $50 KAZA UniVisa
• Zimbabwe-only with side exit to Botswana: $45 double entry Zimbabwe + free Botswana entry (most nationalities)
• Zimbabwe + Zambia + overnight Botswana: KAZA UniVisa + confirm Botswana entry (likely visa-free)

Practical Tips for Using Your KAZA UniVisa

• Bring exact change: $50 in clean, post-2006 USD bills. Borders may not have change for large notes.
• Keep your KAZA stamp visible: At some crossings, officers will check your previous entry stamps. Have your passport ready to show it.
• The KAZA UniVisa cannot be extended: It expires after 30 days from the date of first entry. Plan your itinerary accordingly.
• No re-entry after expiry: If your KAZA expires, you’ll need new visas for both countries.
• Both sides of Victoria Falls: The Zimbabwe side (Livingstone Island, Main Falls viewpoint, Knife’s Edge) and Zambia side (Boiling Pot, Zambian rapids walk) have different perspectives. Most guides recommend visiting both.
• Card payment at borders: Bring cash regardless — card readers at land crossings are unreliable.

Frequently Asked Questions

Planning a Victoria Falls trip? The KAZA UniVisa at $50 saves you $30 vs buying separate visas in 2026. Get your Zimbabwe eVisa online at evisa.gov.zw, or apply for the KAZA UniVisa on arrival at Victoria Falls. Also see: Zimbabwe eVisa Fees 2026 and Zimbabwe eVisa Eligible Countries.