Ethiopia
Russia
Russia visa for Ethiopian citizens
Entry requirement
Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Russia, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Russia visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ethiopia.mid.ru
Which Russia visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to six months
- Processing time
- Set by the Russian mission where you apply; urgent processing costs more.
Processing time, as Russia states it: Set by the Russian mission where you apply; urgent processing costs more. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to six months.
Russian missions in Ethiopia
- Embassy of Russia in Addis Ababa
Comoros Street, Addis Ababa
Russia has 1 mission in Ethiopia, with its embassy in Addis Ababa.
Russian citizens travelling to Ethiopia
RussiaEthiopia Visa on arrival Ethiopia visa for citizens of Russia
Travel advice for Russia
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to the whole country
- German Foreign Office Travel warning for the whole country (Reisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Ethiopia to Russia, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Russia at Level 4, do not travel (updated 28 December 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Russia (updated 18 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Russia (updated 21 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Ethiopian citizens can stay in Russia
How long Ethiopian citizens may stay in Russia is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Ethiopian citizens apply
In Ethiopia, applications go to the Russian embassy in Addis Ababa, or to a visa centre acting for Russia; fees, documents and processing times are published by Russia.
Russia’s neighbours for Ethiopian citizens
China, Belarus, Ukraine, Latvia, Poland, Estonia, Lithuania, Finland, Norway, Azerbaijan and North Korea require Ethiopian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Russian citizens travelling to Ethiopia
Russian citizens receive their visa for Ethiopia at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Russia?
Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Russia, obtained before travel.
Where is the Russian embassy in Ethiopia?
The Russian embassy in Ethiopia is in Addis Ababa.
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Ethiopia?
Russian citizens receive their visa for Ethiopia at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
Can Ethiopian citizens enter Russia visa-free?
No; Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Russia obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.