Russia official resource

Russian MFA visa categories - business visa

Official Russian MFA visa information covering business visas.

Open Official Requirements Open official source Back to Russia resources

Business visaRoute

Official requirementsResource type

Russian Ministry of Foreign AffairsSource

Verifyfees, timing and address

What this page is for

Business Visa information for Ethiopian passport holders applying for Russia.

FeeBusiness visa fee ; invitation may be required.

Processing

Resource typeRequirements Page

RouteBusiness visa

Prices and fee checks

Tourist / visitor: Check official fee page
Business: Check official fee page
Student: Check official fee page
Medical: Check official fee page
Work: Check official fee page

Requirements

Valid passport
Completed application form/online application
Passport photo
Invitation letter from host company/organization
Employer/company letter from Ethiopia
Proof of funds or company sponsorship
Business registration/trade license/tax documents where applicable
Travel itinerary and accommodation proof

Documents to prepare

Valid passport
Completed application form/online application
Passport photo
Invitation letter from host company/organization
Employer/company letter from Ethiopia
Proof of funds or company sponsorship
Business registration/trade license/tax documents where applicable
Travel itinerary and accommodation proof

Money proof

Bank statement: Yes / Depends / [VERIFY]
Minimum: [VERIFY official minimum; if none, show practical guidance separately as non-official]
Sponsor: Yes / Depends / [VERIFY]

Appointment

Required: Yes / Depends / [VERIFY]
Biometrics: Yes / Depends / [VERIFY]
Russian Embassy Addis Ababa + electronic visa application form

Stay rules

Validity: [VERIFY]
Max stay: [VERIFY]
Entries: Single / multiple / depends [VERIFY]

Application path

Confirm visa type on official portal
Prepare documents and translations/legalization if required
Complete official online form/application
Pay official visa fee
Book appointment/biometrics/interview if required
Submit passport/documents
Track application
Collect passport/decision

Common weak spots

Insufficient or unexplained funds
Unclear travel purpose
Missing or inconsistent documents
Weak proof of ties to Ethiopia
False/unverifiable documents
Previous refusal or overstay not explained

Official links

Russian MFA visa categories - business visa → Russian Embassy Ethiopia visa section → Russian student visa Ethiopia → Russian Embassy Ethiopia consular fees → Russian MFA visa categories - business visa →

Contact / location

Embassy of Russia in Ethiopia
Use Google Maps for location, hours and directions, then verify details on the official site before visiting.

Contact Map

Consular Department of the Russian MFA
Use the official website for current forms, portals, instructions and contact details.

Contact

Need help?

Use paid help only for the part of the file that is weak: invitation, sponsor proof, refusal history, or document organization.

Paid help

Independent guidance

VisaMenged is independent guidance. We are not an embassy, government agency, immigration lawyer, or visa decision-maker. We gather official resources and provide support templates/checklists. Always verify final requirements on the official embassy, government, VFS, TLS, or visa-center website before applying. VisaMenged does not guarantee approval.