Zambia Visa RequirementsFor Spain passport holders
Zambia offers an eVisa for Spanish passport holders at eservices.zambiaimmigration.gov.zm. Cost: USD 50 for a 90-day single-entry tourist visa. The KAZA Univisa covers both Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Spain passport holders must apply for an electronic visa (eVisa) online before traveling to Zambia.
eVisa at eservices.zambiaimmigration.gov.zm. Cost: USD 50. Processing: 3-5 business days. The KAZA Univisa (USD 50) covers both Zambia and Zimbabwe and is available on arrival at Victoria Falls airport or Livingstone Airport. Yellow fever certificate required if arriving from endemic country.
Entry Requirements
Passport Validity
6 months beyond date of entry
Blank Pages
2 blank pages required
Multiple Entry
Single entry only
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
Entry Conditions
Valid passport with at least 6 months validity, approved e-visa or visa fee in cash, proof of accommodation, and return ticket.
Fines and potential complications at departure.
Required Documents
For Your Visa Application
Valid Spanish Passport
Passport with at least 6 months validity and at least 2 blank pages for stamps.
Digital Passport Photo
Recent color photo with white background. Upload during eVisa application.
Required at Entry
eVisa Approval Letter
Print the eVisa approval for presentation at Lusaka or Livingstone airport immigration.
Return or Onward Ticket
Confirmed departure ticket from Zambia.
Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate Recommended
Required if arriving from a yellow fever endemic country. Recommended for visits to national parks.
Current Travel Situation
Spain to Zambia: What You Need to Know
Zambia is a landlocked southern African country home to Victoria Falls (UNESCO - shared with Zimbabwe), the Zambezi River, South Luangwa National Park (excellent walking safaris), and Kafue National Park. It is known for authentic, uncrowded safari experiences.
How to Get There
Lusaka International Airport receives flights from Nairobi, Addis Ababa, Johannesburg, and London (British Airways). Combine Zambia with Zimbabwe (KAZA Univisa) and Botswana (Chobe National Park, 2 hours from Livingstone). The Tazara Railway connects Lusaka with Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Money & Banking
Zambia uses the Zambian kwacha (ZMW). USD widely accepted for tourist transactions (preferred for park fees). Cards at major Lusaka and Livingstone hotels. Cash essential in rural areas. ATMs in Lusaka and Livingstone.
Practical Tips
Victoria Falls (Mosi-oa-Tunya UNESCO) from the Zambian side offers the most dramatic views and activities (white-water rafting grade 5, bungee jumping). South Luangwa National Park is one of Africa's best safari parks for walking safaris and leopard sightings. Kafue is enormous and remote.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the KAZA UniVisa?
The KAZA UniVisa is a single visa ($50) that allows access to both Zambia and Zimbabwe for visiting Victoria Falls. It permits unlimited border crossings between the two countries for 30 days. Available at Livingstone and Victoria Falls airports and the land border. This eliminates the need for separate visas when visiting both sides of the falls.
Which side of Victoria Falls is better - Zambia or Zimbabwe?
Both sides offer unique experiences. The Zimbabwe side has more frontal views of the falls and the famous "Devil's Pool" is on the Zambian side during low water (August-December). The Zambian side offers closer views from above and easier access to swim at the falls edge. With the KAZA UniVisa, visit both sides for the complete experience.
What makes South Luangwa National Park special?
South Luangwa is one of Africa's greatest wildlife sanctuaries and the birthplace of walking safaris. The concentration of leopards is among the highest anywhere. The park has excellent guides, intimate camps, and authentic bush experiences. The Luangwa River attracts huge numbers of hippos and crocodiles. Night drives reveal nocturnal species.
What is the best way to see Victoria Falls?
Multiple perspectives enhance the experience: walk the trails on both Zambian and Zimbabwean sides, take a helicopter or microlight flight for aerial views, boat cruise on the Zambezi above the falls at sunset, and during low water swim at Devil's Pool on the falls edge. The full moon experience and bungee jumping add adventure options.
When do Zambian safari camps close?
Many safari camps in South Luangwa and other parks close during the rainy season (November-April) when roads become impassable. Camps around Victoria Falls operate year-round. The Kafue and Lower Zambezi have some camps open in Green Season offering discounted rates and unique emerald landscapes. Check specific camp dates when planning.