KAZA UniVisa — USD 50; Zambia + Zimbabwe for 30 days; Botswana day trips includedfor 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia citizens travelling to 🇿🇲 Zambia
Saudi Arabia citizens are required to obtain a KAZA UniVisa — USD 50; Zambia + Zimbabwe for 30 days; Botswana day trips included before travelling to Zambia. You must submit a formal application at the Zambia embassy, consulate, or a designated visa application centre in your country. Apply well in advance of your planned travel date.
📋Required Documents4
- ✓Passport valid 6+ months from a KAZA-eligible nationality (~48 countries)
- ✓Purchase on arrival at Lusaka/Livingstone airports or the Vic Falls/Kazungula land borders
- ✓Return or onward ticket and accommodation details
- ✓USD 50 in cash
Card payment unreliable at border posts; sticker stock can run out at small posts.
ℹ️What to Expect
To apply for a KAZA UniVisa — USD 50; Zambia + Zimbabwe for 30 days; Botswana day trips included, book an appointment at the nearest Zambia embassy or visa application centre in your country. Submit the required documents in person or via a designated courier service. Processing takes on arrival — no advance processing required. The government fee is USD 50.00. Plan well ahead of your intended travel date to allow time for processing and any additional document requests from the consulate. Always verify current requirements with the Zambia embassy or official government website before booking travel.
📎Supporting Documents (may strengthen your application)
- ○Same-passport entries for Botswana day trips via Kazungula
Covers Zambia + Zimbabwe 30 days, unlimited crossings; not extendable.
- ○Yellow fever vaccination certificate
Required if arriving from an endemic country.
🌐Why Saudi Arabia passport holders need a visa for Zambia
Saudi Arabia citizens require a visa to enter Zambia based on the current immigration requirements set by Zambia's government. Saudi Arabia passport holders must apply through the Zambia embassy, consulate, or a designated visa application centre before travelling. Requirements are subject to change, so always verify at the official government portal.
Requirements last reviewed: June 2026 · Source: official government portal
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