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Zambia

Visa on arrival· Up to 30 days

Entry rules for Russian citizens

Rules for Russian passport holders. Sourced from official data, not news.

Entry status

Visa on arrival

Maximum stay

Up to 30 days

Allowed

  • Tourism and leisure
  • Visiting friends and relatives
  • Short business meetings (no employment)
  • Transit (subject to transit rules)

Not allowed

  • Employment and paid work
  • Long-term study
  • Permanent residence

At the border

  • Valid international passport
  • Return or onward ticket (may be requested)
  • Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation)
  • Travel insurance (recommended; sometimes mandatory)

Specifics

  • Visa is issued at the airport — confirm fee and payment method in advance
  • Have proof of onward travel and accommodation

Important

  • Other country stamps may affect entry in some cases

Information source

MFA Russia — verify before travel

Updated: 2026-04-01

Before you travel

  • Current visa rules and stay limits on government and consular sites
  • Transit, health requirements and travel insurance
  • Season, weather and KOSTAAIR routes for this country below