The Zim-Zam Visa also commonly known as The KAZA Univisa is a special Visa that allows tourists entry into Zimbabwe and Zambia as frequently as you wish for a maximum of 30 days. This visa also allows you to enter Botswana for a day trip and return to Zambia or Zimbabwe. 

ZimZam Visa perfect for travelers panning to visit Zimbabwe, Namibia, Angola, Zambia and Botswana on one Southern Africa Safari Package. 

Should You Get a ZimZam Visa?

This Visa was a result of pursuance of regional economic development through tourism by countries making up The Kavango Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area (KAZA TFCA), a conservation area spanning five Southern Africa Countries, Angola, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe, centered on the Caprivi-Chobe-Victoria Falls Area. 

Currently, ZimZam Visa can only be used and is only available at the following ports of entry in Zimbabwe and Zambia. 

Zambia

  • Kenneth Kaunda International Airport
  • Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport
  • Victoria Falls Border
  • Kazungula Border  

Zimbabwe

  • Harare International Airport
  • Victoria Falls International Airport
  • Victoria Falls Border
  • Kazungula Border

Note

If you are arriving at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport, Victoria Falls Border and Kazungula Border Control on the Zambian Side, you can also apply for the ZimZam online visa. 

Nationals Eligible for ZimZam Visa 

  • Andorra
  • Japan
  • Argentina
  • Kazakhstan
  • Australia
  • Latvia
  • Austria
  • Liechtenstein
  • Belarus
  • Lithuania
  • Belgium
  • Luxembourg
  • Bosnia-Herzegovina
  • Mashall Islands
  • Brazil
  • Moldova
  • Britain (United Kingdom)
  • Monaco
  • Brunei
  • Netherlands
  • Burundi
  • New Caledonia
  • Canada
  • New Zealand
  • Cape Verde
  • Norway
  • Comoros Islands
  • Poland
  • Cook Islands
  • Portugal
  • Croatia
  • Puerto Rico
  • Cuba Russia
  • Czech Republic
  • Rwanda
  • Denmark
  • Samoa
  • Estonia
  • Sao Tome
  • Finland
  • Serbia
  • France Slovakia
  • French Polynesia
  • Slovenia
  • French West Indies
  • South Korea
  • Georgia
  • Spain
  • Germany
  • Sweden
  • Gibraltar
  • Switzerland
  • Greece
  • Turkey
  • Haiti
  • Ukraine
  • Hungary
  • United Arab Emirates
  • Iceland
  • United States of America
  • Israel Uruguay
  • Italy

Getting A Zambia eVisa 

Getting a Zambia eVisa has been made easy through an online portal. 

A single entry eVisa for Zambia for Australian Citizens is charged $80 USD application fee (This is only for a single entry visa). These visas were originally available for tourists landing into one Zambia’s Airports or Port of Entry. 

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This Visa is valid for 90 days in Zambia and you have to enter the country within 30 days of receiving your visa approval. For UK passport holders have an added benefit of these Visa’s being valid for six months after the issue date and US passport holders getting 3 years to use their visa. 

Get a Zambia Visa At The Border 

You can purchase a Zambia Visa at almost all entry points into Zambia, however it must be paid in USD and you must have the correct amount. 

The Visa is $80 USD and only. 

Note:

It is recommended to carry cash and in a few different USD notes. The Kenneth Kaunda International Airport doesn’t have debit and credit card facilities, make sure you aren’t relying on your debit card as they can be tricky to use in a few places in Africa. 

Zambia Visa Fees 

Single Entry Visa – US$ 50

Double Entry Visa – US $80 (if you are planning to leave and return to Zambia, it is wise to get a Multiple Entry Visa instead).

Multiple Entry Visa – US$80 

Zimbabwe eVisa 

The eVisa application process has also made it easy to acquire a Visa as a tourist in Zimbabwe, this visa is valid for three months. 

The Zimbabwe eVisa has application fee of US$45.

Note: Multiple Entry Visas cannot be obtained at the Port Entry into Zimbabwe, you will have to enter Zimbabwe on a single use Visa and then apply for a Multiple Entry Visa at the Passport Office. You can find Passport Offices in Harare, Masvingo and Bulawayo. 

ZIMBABWE VISA FEES

Single Entry Visa – US$ 30

Double Entry Visa – US$ 45

Multiple Entry Visa – US$ 55  

Zimbabwe Visa at The Border 

It is possible to secure a visa for Zimbabwe at a port of entry. 

Getting A Zim–Zam UniVisa 

With a Zim-Zim UniVisa are able to enter Zimbabwe and Zambia, you can either start in Zimbabwe leaving Victoria Falls for last, cross the border into Livingstone in Zambia to see the falls from the other side and move through Zambia. Or vice versa.

This Visa is valid for only 30 days, with this visa you can easily visit and explore both Zimbabwe and Zambia in 30 days.

Is Zim-Zam KAZA UniVisa Worth it?

Absolutely YES, though Victoria Falls is the main intention to visiting Zambia and Zimbabwe, you might also want to visit Lake Kariba, Livingstone and Kafue National Park in Zambia. And with a Zim-Zim Visa, you can visit all of these gems. 

Where Can I get a Zim-Zam Visa?

You can get a Zim-Zim Visa at almost any port of entry into either country, the airports and Victoria Falls and Livingstone often tend to automatically get this type of Visa, however if you ask for a UniVisa, KAZA visa or Zim-Zam Visa the officers will know what you want. 

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