Russian Embassy in Addis Ababa

Ethiopian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Russia. Applications may be taken here or by a visa centre working for Russia.

The Russian embassy in Addis Ababa is the only mission of Russia in Ethiopia on record. Ethiopia in turn has an embassy in Moscow.

About the Russian embassy in Addis Ababa

It appears in official lists as Embassy of Russia in Addis Ababa. The head of mission on record is Терехин Евгений Евгеньевич.

Address and contact

Address: Comoros Street, Addis Ababa. The record for the Russian embassy in Addis Ababa includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.

Russian citizens travelling to Ethiopia

Ethiopia issues Russian citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.

When the Russian embassy in Addis Ababa is closed

The Russian embassy in Addis Ababa closes on Ethiopia’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day (Orthodox) on Thursday 7 January 2027 and Epiphany (Orthodox) on Tuesday 19 January 2027, and usually on holidays of Russia such as New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027.

Before visiting the Russian embassy in Addis Ababa

Current procedures for the Russian embassy in Addis Ababa, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.

Near the Russian embassy in Addis Ababa

Within 1 km of the Russian embassy in Addis Ababa there are 4 other foreign missions.