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Belarus visa for Zambian citizens

Visa required

Zambian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Belarus.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

Which Belarus visa?

Visa-free stay and short-term (C) visa for tourism and private visits

Key facts

Maximum stay
Visa-free: the period set for your nationality (often 30 days); C visas are valid for up to 90 days; tourist visas up to 30 days.
Fee
€60
Processing time
5 working days; 2 working days with urgent processing.

Apply on MFA of Belarus: visa information

All visa types for Belarus

Belarus’ tourist visa costs €60 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is mfa.gov.by. Processing time, as Belarus states it: 5 working days; 2 working days with urgent processing. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Visa-free: the period set for your nationality (often 30 days); C visas are valid for up to 90 days; tourist visas up to 30 days.

Where Zambian citizens apply for a visa for Belarus

Belarus has no embassy or consulate in Zambia on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

The nearest Belarusian missions to Lusaka are in Pretoria, South Africa (1,155 km from Lusaka), Abuja, Nigeria (3,552 km) and Tel Aviv, Israel (5,325 km). Belarus sets which of its missions takes applications from Zambia; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Belarusian citizens travelling to Zambia

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Travel advice for Belarus

  • US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to the whole country
  • German Foreign Office Travel warning for the whole country (Reisewarnung)

What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.

Before travelling from Zambia to Belarus, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Belarus at Level 4, do not travel (updated 28 December 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Belarus (updated 10 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Belarus (updated 13 October 2026).

Good to know

How long Zambian citizens can stay in Belarus

How long Zambian citizens may stay in Belarus is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Zambian citizens apply

Belarus has no embassy or career consulate in Zambia. Zambian citizens apply through a mission of Belarus accredited to Zambia from abroad; the official visa portal of Belarus names the right place.

Belarus’ neighbours for Zambian citizens

Poland, Lithuania, Ukraine, Russia and Latvia require Zambian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Belarusian citizens travelling to Zambia

Belarusian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Zambia, valid for stays of up to 90 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Zambian citizens need a visa for Belarus?

Zambian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Belarus.

Is there an embassy of Belarus in Zambia?

No. Belarus has no embassy in Zambia. The nearest Belarusian embassy is in Pretoria, South Africa, 1,155 km from Lusaka.

How much does the Belarus tourist visa cost?

Belarus’ official sources give a standard fee of €60 for the tourist visa. Processing time: 5 working days; 2 working days with urgent processing.

Do Belarusian citizens need a visa for Zambia?

Belarusian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Zambia, valid for stays of up to 90 days.

Can Zambian citizens enter Belarus visa-free?

No; Zambian citizens need a visa for Belarus obtained in advance.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.