Russia visa for Ethiopians

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The entry route for this passport is unconfirmed; check with the official authority before booking.

Ethiopia · Ordinary passport · Short visit · Product not specified · Confirmation needed

Recorded fee: Not confirmed
Stay allowance: Not confirmed
Processing: Not confirmed
Visa usage window: Not confirmed

Next step

Check your eligibility and prepare your trip

Compiled April 2026 · review scheduledCompiled from the official portal; a full source review is scheduled.Sources and verification

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Who this applies to, and exceptions

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How to apply, step by step

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Confirm the route with the official authority
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Documents to prepare

Tick items as you go; your list is saved on this device only.

Valid passport (min 6 months validity)
Passport-size photo
Travel insurance
Accommodation confirmation
eVisa approval printout
Check the current entry rules on the official portal before applying

How much the Russia visa costs for Ethiopians

Government fee: Not itemised in the fee record
Insurance within the application fee: Not itemised in the fee record
Service and verification: Not itemised in the fee record
Recorded amount for this route: Not confirmed
Total of itemised fees: Not confirmed

The total covers the itemised components only. An unlisted charge is not treated as free.

Stay, validity and entries

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Stay per entry: Not confirmed
Visa usage window: Not confirmed
Limit over a period: Not confirmed
Entries: Not confirmed
Extension in country: Not confirmed

Entry and health rules

These facts are scoped to this route. Requirements with unconfirmed scope remain in the destination reference and are not a personal checklist. Full entry reference

Passport validity: Not confirmed
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Blank pages: 2 pages
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Yellow fever certificate: Not required
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Travel insurance: Not required
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Dual nationality: Required
Dual nationals may be treated as Russian citizens only: they must enter and leave on a Russian passport.
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Payment, transit and practical tips

Payment: Visa/Mastercard on evisa.kdmid.ru. Some foreign-issued cards may be declined; check accepted cards before paying.
Transit: Transit visa required for most nationalities transiting Russia by land. Air transit: airside exempt for most for up to 24 hours. Russia-Ukraine context makes transit very complex for some nationalities. Source: Russian MFA.
Hotel booking: Hotel confirmation required for Russian eVisa — hotels provide confirmation numbers registered with Russian immigration. Alternatively: invitation letter (voucher) from registered Russian travel company covering full stay. Source: evisa.kdmid.ru official requirements.
Invitation letter: No invitation letter required for unified eVisa. Official evisa.kdmid.ru: "not required to submit an invitation letter." Source: evisa.kdmid.ru official. Note: sticker visa requires invitation — eVisa does not.
Ports of entry: Moscow/St.Pete/select airports — eVisa not valid at all ports

Best time to visit

Summer: Moscow, St Petersburg, White Nights (Jun). Trans-Siberian: Jun-Aug. Avoid Nov-Mar (extreme cold, dark). Lake Baikal ice festival: Feb.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the Russia visa for Ethiopians?

Not confirmed. See the fee breakdown and its components below.

How long can Ethiopians stay in Russia?

Not confirmed

What documents do I need for the Russia visa?

Valid passport (min 6 months validity); Passport-size photo; Travel insurance; Accommodation confirmation; eVisa approval printout; Check the current entry rules on the official portal before applying.