Travelling to Victoria Falls can include a border crossing into Zambia or a day trip to Botswana. The documents you need depend on your passport, route and length of stay, so check the rules for every country on your itinerary before you travel.
Check your visa requirements first
Zimbabwe groups visitors into visa categories: some nationalities do not need a visa, some may obtain one on arrival, and others must apply before departure. Use the official Zimbabwe Department of Immigration and Zimbabwe eVisa portal to check the rules for your nationality. If your itinerary includes Zambia or Botswana, check those countries’ requirements separately with their immigration authorities.
Considering the KAZA UNIVISA?
The KAZA UNIVISA may suit eligible visitors travelling between Zimbabwe and Zambia, and it can cover certain day visits to Botswana through the Kazungula border. Eligibility, participating entry points and conditions apply. Confirm the latest details directly with the Zambia Department of Immigration and Zimbabwe’s official visa portal before you apply or travel.
Before you leave home
- Check passport validity and blank-page requirements for each country and your airline.
- Apply for any required visa early and keep a copy of the approval with your travel documents.
- Carry your accommodation details, onward or return travel information and a copy of your itinerary.
- If travelling with children, check whether border officials require additional documents, such as an unabridged birth certificate or consent letter.
- Check entry rules again shortly before departure; fees, eligibility and border procedures can change.
Crossing between Victoria Falls and Livingstone
Zimbabwe and Zambia are separate countries, even though Victoria Falls connects the two sides of the Falls experience. Make sure your visa or travel authorisation covers every planned entry and re-entry. If you are booking a cross-border experience or transfer with Triloe, tell us your nationality and route when enquiring so we can help you identify the right official information to check.
Please note: This page is a general planning guide, not immigration advice. Final entry decisions rest with the relevant authorities. Confirm your personal requirements with official sources or your nearest embassy before travelling.
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