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🇷🇺 Does a Russian need a visa for Zambia 🇿🇲?

What this means for your trip

A visa on arrival is issued at the port of entry. Expect a fee, a passport photo and sometimes proof of onward travel and accommodation.

Not every airport or land border issues it, and some nationalities are sent to secondary checks; confirm the entry point before you travel.

Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.

Zambia at a glance

Capital: Lusaka · Currency: Zambian kwacha (ZMW, ZK) · Official languages: English · Calling code: +260

U.S. State Department travel advisory for Zambia: Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions (updated 31 July 2023). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.

Plugs and voltage

Some of your plugs fit (C); for type F plugs bring a travel adapter for Zambia's sockets (C, G). Mains voltage differs (Zambia: 230 V; Russia: 220 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.

More about entering Zambia →

Your embassy in Zambia

If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in Zambia, contact the embassy of Russia:

• Embassy of Russia in Zambia · Plot 6407, Diplomatic Triangle · zambia.mid.ru

Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.

Easier destinations near Zambia for Russian passport holders

• 🇲🇺 Mauritius — Visa-free 90 days
• 🇸🇨 Seychelles — Visa-free 90 days
• 🇰🇪 Kenya — ETA required
• 🇲🇿 Mozambique — ETA required 30 days

The other way round

🇿🇲 Zambian passport holders visiting Russia: Zambian passport holders need a visa for Russia, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Russia before travelling.

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