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Zambia visa for Russian citizens
Entry requirement
Russian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Zambia, valid for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Zambia visa?
Visa-free entry and visiting permit for stays over 90 days
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Ordinary visit up to 90 days; visiting permit adds three months at a time, up to nine months in 12 months
- Fee
- ZMW 6,667
For the tourist visa, Zambia’s official sources give a standard fee of ZMW 6,667, and applications are made on eservices.zambiaimmigration.gov.zm. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Ordinary visit up to 90 days; visiting permit adds three months at a time, up to nine months in 12 months.
Zambian citizens travelling to Russia
ZambiaRussia Visa required Russia visa for citizens of Zambia
Travel advice for Zambia
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from Russia to Zambia, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Zambia at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 30 July 2023), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Zambia (updated 1 June 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Zambia (updated 22 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Russian citizens can stay in Zambia
Russian citizens may stay in Zambia for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Zambia.
How Russian citizens apply
Russian citizens receive the visa for Zambia at the port of entry, so they should have their passport, the fee and any documents the officers may ask for, such as a return ticket.
Zambia’s neighbours for Russian citizens
Mozambique, Namibia, Malawi and Angola admit Russian citizens visa-free.
Zambian citizens travelling to Russia
Zambian citizens need a visa for Russia, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Zambia?
Russian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Zambia, valid for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Russian citizens stay in Zambia?
Russian citizens can stay in Zambia for up to 90 days with a visa on arrival.
How much does the Zambia tourist visa cost?
Zambia’s official sources give a standard fee of ZMW 6,667 for the tourist visa.
Do Zambian citizens need a visa for Russia?
Zambian citizens need a visa for Russia, obtained before travel.
Can Russian citizens enter Zambia visa-free?
No; Russian citizens need a visa on arrival in Zambia.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.