Russian visa for Ethiopian citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Ethiopian passport holders visiting Russia for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Ethiopian citizens to enter Russia for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Russia e-visa for Ethiopian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Russia visa on arrival for Ethiopian citizens | Not Available | |
Russia tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Ethiopian passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Russia.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Russia.
If you are looking for Russia visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Ethiopia, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Russia nearest your place of residence.
- Addis Ababa: The Embassy of Russia in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (Working hours: Close now. Open in 6 hours 22 minutes)
Russia visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Russia diplomatic mission offices to Ethiopia for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Ethiopia traveling to Russia from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Ethiopia) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2,368 | N/A |
| 2009 | 2,134 | -9.88% |
| 2010 | 2,228 | 4.40% |
| 2011 | 2,493 | 11.89% |
| 2012 | 2,818 | 13.04% |
| 2013 | 3,079 | 9.26% |
| 2014 | 3,242 | 5.29% |
| 2015 | 3,373 | 4.04% |
| 2016 | 2,457 | -27.16% |
| 2017 | 2,439 | -0.73% |
| 2018 | 2,455 | 0.66% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Russia & Ethiopia comparison
Russia's area is approximately 16,376,870 km2 (6,323,142 sq mi), while the area of Ethiopia is approximately 1,000,000 km2 (386,102 sq mi). This means Ethiopia is 16.38 times smaller than Russia.
As of May 2024, Russia's population is ~146.2 million people - 19,386,113 more people than the population of Ethiopia.
We have highlighted Russia & Ethiopia’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Russia | Ethiopia | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 146,167,957 | 126,781,844 | 19.4 million more people live in Russia than Ethiopia |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 242 | 11 | Russia has 231 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Ethiopia. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 78 | 12 | Russia passport holders can visit 66 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 242 | 72 | Russian hosts 170 more foreign missions than Ethiopia. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Ethiopia travel to Russia in one year?
The number of visitors from Ethiopia visiting Russia in 2018 was approximately 2,455.
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