USD 50. The government's own pricing page confirms the single-entry e-visa rose to USD 50 with the January 2026 fee revision — the USD 25 figure on older sites is stale.

What's the KAZA UniVisa?

A USD 50 visa that covers both Zambia and Zimbabwe — ideal for visiting Victoria Falls from both sides on one trip, instead of buying two separate visas.

🇿🇲 Zambia

🇿🇲 Zambia · e-Visa (single entry)

Zambia e-visa — $50 single entry (the fee rose in 2026)

Zambia's single-entry tourist e-visa costs USD 50, applied for at the official eservices.zambiaimmigration.gov.zm — a rate confirmed on the government's own pricing page after the January 2026 fee revision, so older USD 25 figures are out of date. Double or multiple entry is USD 80, transit USD 25, the KAZA UniVisa (Zambia and Zimbabwe together) is USD 50, and a day-tripper permit is USD 10. The visa is valid 90 days from first issue.

who needs it	Nationalities that require a visa for Zambia. Some are visa-exempt or get a free 90-day entitlement, so check first. If you're visiting Victoria Falls from both sides, the KAZA UniVisa (USD 50) covers Zambia and Zimbabwe.
government fee	USD 50 — single entry; USD 80 double/multiple, USD 25 transit, KAZA UniVisa (Zambia + Zimbabwe) USD 50, day-tripper USD 10 — confirmed on the official pricing page after the Jan 2026 revision (older $25 figures are stale). A ~$0.50 card fee appliessource: Zambia Department of Immigration — official pricing page · verified 2026-07
processing	the official portal publishes the fee schedule but not a processing turnaroundapply ahead of travel; no guaranteed SLA is stated · source: Zambia Department of Immigration — for visitors · verified 2026-07
length of stay	The e-visa is valid 90 days from first issuance; this tier is single entry (double and multiple tiers are also published).

documents you will need

Applicant must be 16 or older
Passport valid at least 6 months from your entry date, with 3 or more blank pages
A return air ticket if arriving by air
Proof of sufficient funds if arriving by land or water
A recent passport photograph and the completed online application

how the process runs

01Apply only at the official portal eservices.zambiaimmigration.gov.zm
02Upload your passport bio page and photograph
03Pay the USD 50 single-entry fee (plus the small card fee) — or choose the KAZA UniVisa if you're also visiting Zimbabwe
04Receive the approval and carry it with your passport to the border

why applications get refused

A passport with under 6 months validity or fewer than 3 blank pages
No return air ticket when arriving by air
Incomplete or inconsistent application information
Payment failure

questions we actually get

Is it $50 or $25?: USD 50. The government's own pricing page confirms the single-entry e-visa rose to USD 50 with the January 2026 fee revision — the USD 25 figure on older sites is stale.
What's the KAZA UniVisa?: A USD 50 visa that covers both Zambia and Zimbabwe — ideal for visiting Victoria Falls from both sides on one trip, instead of buying two separate visas.

rules change. we verify before we act.

This guide reflects the official sources as of 2026-07 (matrix 2026.Q3). For a decision about your own case, that is not enough — talk to a licensed advisor.

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