Zambia eVisa — USD 25 single / 40 double / 75 multiple; ~3 working daysfor 🇷🇺 Russia citizens travelling to 🇿🇲 Zambia

📋Required Documents7

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  eVisa fee by card: USD 25 single / USD 40 double / USD 75 multiple
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  Online application at evisa.zambiaimmigration.gov.zm

  Official Department of Immigration portal — avoid third-party sites.

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  Passport bio-page scan (6+ months validity, blank pages)
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  Printed approval letter (~3 working days)

  Present at Lusaka/Livingstone airports or any land border.

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  Proof of accommodation or host invitation with ID copy
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  Recent digital photo (white background)
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  Return or onward flight ticket

ℹ️What to Expect

Apply for your Zambia eVisa — USD 25 single / 40 double / 75 multiple; ~3 working days through the official online portal before departure. Complete the application form, upload all required documents in the specified formats, and pay the fee online. Processing takes approximately 3 days. Once approved, you will receive your eVisa by email — print a copy or save it digitally to present at the Zambia border. The government fee is USD 25.00. Always verify current requirements with the Zambia embassy or official government website before booking travel.

📎Supporting Documents (may strengthen your application)

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  Yellow fever vaccination certificate

  Required if arriving from an endemic country.

🌐Why Russia passport holders need a visa for Zambia

Russia citizens are eligible to apply for an eVisa to enter Zambia. This pre-travel online application is a streamlined alternative to a consular visa — Russia passport holders can complete the process from home without visiting an embassy. Approval is typically granted within a few business days.

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