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🇪🇹 Does an Ethiopian need a visa for Russia 🇷🇺?

What this means for your trip

You apply at an embassy, consulate or authorised visa centre of the destination, usually with an application form, passport photos, bank statements, travel itinerary and accommodation bookings.

Processing takes days to weeks, and some embassies require an interview; start the application well before your trip.

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.

Where to apply in Ethiopia

If you live in Ethiopia, visas for Russia are issued by its missions there. Many of them use an outsourced visa application centre: the mission's website says where to apply and which office covers your region.

• Embassy of Russia in Ethiopia · Yeka Kifle Ketema, Kebele 08, Comoros street · ethiopia.mid.ru

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

Russia at a glance

Capital: Moscow · Currency: Russian ruble (RUB, ₽) · Official languages: Russian · Calling code: +7

Plugs and voltage

Some of your plugs fit (C, E, F); for type J, L plugs bring a travel adapter for Russia's sockets (C, F).

More about entering Russia →

Your embassy in Russia

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

• Embassy of Ethiopia, Moscow

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

Easier destinations near Russia for Ethiopian passport holders

• 🇲🇩 Moldova — e-Visa

The other way round

🇷🇺 Russian passport holders visiting Ethiopia: Russian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Ethiopia, usually at the airport or land border.

The Ethiopian passport at a glance

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