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Russia visa for Zimbabwean citizens
Entry requirement
Zimbabwean citizens need a visa for Russia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Russia visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at zimbabwe.mid.ru
Which Russia visa?
Unified electronic visa (e-visa)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 30 days from entry (arrival and departure days count as two days)
- Processing time
- No more than 4 calendar days from submission
Russia’s official site for the e-Visa is evisa.kdmid.ru. Processing time, as Russia states it: No more than 4 calendar days from submission. Longest stay on the e-Visa: Up to 30 days from entry (arrival and departure days count as two days).
Russian missions in Zimbabwe
- Embassy of Russia in Harare
Leonid Brezhnev Street 70, Harare
Russia has 1 mission in Zimbabwe, with its embassy in Harare.
Russian citizens travelling to Zimbabwe
RussiaZimbabwe Visa on arrival Zimbabwe visa for citizens of Russia
Travel advice for Russia
- 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.
Zimbabwean citizens planning a trip to Russia can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Russia at Level 4, do not travel (updated 28 December 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Russia (updated 18 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Russia (updated 21 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Zimbabwean citizens can stay in Russia
Zimbabwean citizens may stay in Russia for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Russia.
How Zimbabwean citizens apply
The e-Visa for Russia is applied for online on its official government portal; Zimbabwean citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Russia’s neighbours for Zimbabwean citizens
China, Belarus, Ukraine, Latvia, Poland, Estonia, Lithuania, Finland, Norway, Azerbaijan and North Korea require Zimbabwean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Russian citizens travelling to Zimbabwe
Russian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Zimbabwe, valid for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Zimbabwean citizens need a visa for Russia?
Zimbabwean citizens need a visa for Russia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 30 days.
How long can Zimbabwean citizens stay in Russia?
Zimbabwean citizens can stay in Russia for up to 30 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Russian embassy in Zimbabwe?
The Russian embassy in Zimbabwe is in Harare.
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Zimbabwe?
Russian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Zimbabwe, valid for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Zimbabwean citizens enter Russia visa-free?
No; Zimbabwean citizens need an e-Visa for Russia.
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.