Russians promised visa-free travel to Ethiopia Russia and Ethiopia may gradually ease the visa regime for tourists and businessmen. This is what Russian Ambassador to Ethiopia Yevgeny Tarkhin reported to TASs. "The issue of further gradual liberalization of the entry regime will be resolved in accordance with the growth of mutual tourist flows and bilateral business contacts," the diplomat said. Moscow and Addis Ababa are discussing increasing the number of direct flights. According to Tarkhin, Ethiopian Airlines operates six flights a week between the capitals of the two countries. The parties are considering the possibility of Russian airlines entering the line. According to data from the Russian Travel Industry Association, in 2025 Russians made 23,400 tourist trips to Ethiopia - 25.8% more than a year earlier. The country took the 24th place among foreign destinations in terms of the number of trips by Russian tourists. Russians need a visa to travel to Ethiopia. It can be purchased online or collected on arrival at Addis Ababa airport. An electronic tourist visa for 30 days costs $62, for 90 days - $152. To get a visa at the airport, it is recommended to have return tickets and proof of residency. More details.