Finnish Embassy in Lusaka
Embassy 
Finland Lusaka, Zambia
- Address
- Ngumbo Road 13, Lusaka
- Phone
- +260 211 251 988
- Website
- finlandabroad.fi
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Record last updated on 3 July 2023
Finland’s embassy to Zambia is in Lusaka, the capital of Zambia, at Ngumbo Road 13, Lusaka. Zambian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Finland.
Opening hours of the Finnish embassy in Lusaka
| Monday | 08:00–16:15 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 08:00–16:15 |
| Wednesday | 08:00–16:15 |
| Thursday | 08:00–16:30 |
| Friday | 08:00–13:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Zambia
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Christmas Day
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New Year's Day
Public holidays in Finland
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Independence Day
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Christmas Eve
The Finnish embassy in Lusaka is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:15, closing earlier on Fridays.
Finland visa for Zambian citizens
ZambiaFinland Visa required Finland visa for citizens of Zambia
FinlandZambia Visa-free, 90 days Zambia visa for citizens of Finland
Zambian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Finland. Applications may be taken here or by a visa centre working for Finland.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | – |
In 2023, Finland’s embassy in Lusaka received 1 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 0.
Across all Schengen consulates in Zambia, 13.7% of applications were refused in 2023; Finland’s rate worldwide was 18.5%. Finland received the 4th largest number of applications of the 4 Schengen states represented here.
The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of Zambia.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
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Embassy of Brazil in LusakaManenekela Road 4, Lusaka
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Apostolic Nunciature in LusakaLos Angeles Boulevard 383, Lusaka
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Embassy of Saudi Arabia in LusakaLeopard Hill Street Kaplonga 27 B C Lusaka
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Embassy of Turkey in Lusaka5208 United Nations Avenue, Lusaka
Finland’s other missions in Zambia
The Finnish embassy in Lusaka is the only mission of Finland in Zambia on record. Zambia has no mission in Finland on record.
Good to know
About the Finnish embassy in Lusaka
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Finland in Lusaka.
Address and contact
Address: Ngumbo Road 13, Lusaka. The record for the Finnish embassy in Lusaka includes a phone number and an official website.
Finnish citizens travelling to Zambia
Finnish citizens do not need a visa for Zambia: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
When the Finnish embassy in Lusaka is closed
The Finnish embassy in Lusaka closes on Zambia’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027, and usually on holidays of Finland such as Independence Day (Itsenäisyyspäivä) on Sunday 6 December 2026.
Before visiting the Finnish embassy in Lusaka
Current procedures for the Finnish embassy in Lusaka, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Finnish embassy in Lusaka
Within 1 km of the Finnish embassy in Lusaka there are 24 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Finnish Embassy in Lusaka?
The Finnish embassy in Lusaka is at Ngumbo Road 13, Lusaka.
What are the opening hours of the Finnish Embassy in Lusaka?
The Finnish embassy in Lusaka is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:15, closing earlier on Fridays.
Is the Finnish Embassy in Lusaka open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Finnish embassy in Lusaka do not include Saturday.
When is the Finnish Embassy in Lusaka closed?
The Finnish embassy in Lusaka closes on Zambia’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on the national day of Finland.
Do Zambian citizens need a visa for Finland?
Zambian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Finland.
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