Ethiopia Visa Requirements by Passport

Comprehensive visa requirements for travelers to Ethiopia from different countries

Last updated: March 15, 2026

eVisa
(96 passports)

Algeria

Max stay: 30 days

Argentina

Max stay: 30 days

eVisa required (30 days)

Armenia

Max stay: 30 days

Australia

Max stay: 30 days

eVisa required (30 days)

Austria

Max stay: 30 days

eVisa required (30 days)

Azerbaijan

Max stay: 30 days

Bahamas

Max stay: 30 days

Bahrain

Max stay: 30 days

Bangladesh

Max stay: 30 days

Barbados

Max stay: 30 days

Belgium

Max stay: 30 days

eVisa required (30 days)

Bolivia

Max stay: 30 days

Brazil

Max stay: 30 days

eVisa required (30 days)

Bulgaria

Max stay: 30 days

Ethiopia eVisa required; up to 30 days

Cambodia

Max stay: 30 days

Canada

Max stay: 30 days

eVisa required (30 days)

Chile

Max stay: 30 days

eVisa required (30 days)

China

Max stay: 30 days

Colombia

Max stay: 30 days

eVisa required (30 days)

Costa Rica

Max stay: 30 days

Croatia

Max stay: 30 days

eVisa required (30 days)

Cuba

Max stay: 30 days

Cyprus

Max stay: 30 days

Ethiopia eVisa required; up to 30 days

Czech Republic

Max stay: 30 days

eVisa required (30 days)

Denmark

Max stay: 30 days

eVisa required (30 days)

Dominican Republic

Max stay: 30 days

Ecuador

Max stay: 30 days

Egypt

Max stay: 30 days

eVisa required

Estonia

Max stay: 30 days

Ethiopia eVisa required; up to 30 days

Finland

Max stay: 30 days

eVisa required (30 days)

France

Max stay: 30 days

eVisa required (30 days)

Georgia

Max stay: 30 days

Germany

Max stay: 30 days

Ethiopia eVisa required; up to 30 days

Ghana

Max stay: 30 days

Greece

Max stay: 30 days

eVisa required (30 days)

Hungary

Max stay: 30 days

eVisa required (30 days)

Iceland

Max stay: 30 days

Ethiopia eVisa required; up to 30 days

India

Max stay: 30 days

Indonesia

Max stay: 30 days

Ireland

Max stay: 30 days

eVisa required (30 days)

Israel

Max stay: 30 days

eVisa required (30 days)

Italy

Max stay: 30 days

eVisa required (30 days)

Jamaica

Max stay: 30 days

Japan

Max stay: 30 days

Jordan

Max stay: 30 days

Kazakhstan

Max stay: 30 days

Kuwait

Max stay: 30 days

Laos

Max stay: 30 days

Latvia

Max stay: 30 days

Ethiopia eVisa required; up to 30 days

Lithuania

Max stay: 30 days

Ethiopia eVisa required; up to 30 days

Luxembourg

Max stay: 30 days

Ethiopia eVisa required; up to 30 days

Malaysia

Max stay: 30 days

eVisa required (30 days)

Maldives

Max stay: 30 days

Malta

Max stay: 30 days

Ethiopia eVisa required; up to 30 days

Mexico

Max stay: 30 days

eVisa required (30 days)

Mongolia

Max stay: 30 days

Morocco

Max stay: 30 days

Myanmar

Max stay: 30 days

Nepal

Max stay: 30 days

Netherlands

Max stay: 30 days

eVisa required (30 days)

New Zealand

Max stay: 30 days

eVisa required (30 days)

Nigeria

Max stay: 30 days

Norway

Max stay: 30 days

eVisa required (30 days)

Oman

Max stay: 30 days

Pakistan

Max stay: 30 days

Panama

Max stay: 30 days

Paraguay

Max stay: 30 days

Peru

Max stay: 30 days

eVisa required (30 days)

Philippines

Max stay: 30 days

Poland

Max stay: 30 days

eVisa required (30 days)

Portugal

Max stay: 30 days

eVisa required (30 days)

Qatar

Max stay: 30 days

eVisa required (30 days)

Romania

Max stay: 30 days

eVisa required (30 days)

Russia

Max stay: 30 days

Saudi Arabia

Max stay: 30 days

Serbia

Max stay: 30 days

Singapore

Max stay: 30 days

eVisa required (30 days)

Slovakia

Max stay: 30 days

Ethiopia eVisa required; up to 30 days

Slovenia

Max stay: 30 days

Ethiopia eVisa required; up to 30 days

South Africa

Max stay: 30 days

eVisa required (30 days)

South Korea

Max stay: 30 days

eVisa required (30 days)

Spain

Max stay: 30 days

eVisa required (30 days)

Sri Lanka

Max stay: 30 days

Sweden

Max stay: 30 days

eVisa required (30 days)

Switzerland

Max stay: 30 days

eVisa required (30 days)

Thailand

Max stay: 30 days

Tunisia

Max stay: 30 days

Turkey

Max stay: 30 days

eVisa required (30 days)

Ukraine

Max stay: 30 days

United Arab Emirates

Max stay: 30 days

eVisa required (30 days)

United Kingdom

Max stay: 30 days

United States

Max stay: 30 days

Uruguay

Max stay: 30 days

Uzbekistan

Max stay: 30 days

Vietnam

Max stay: 30 days

Zimbabwe

Max stay: 30 days

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About Ethiopia Visa Requirements

Ethiopia welcomes visitors from countries around the world, but the entry requirements differ significantly depending on which passport you hold. Some nationalities can arrive without any prior arrangements, while others must obtain an eVisa, a visa on arrival, or a full embassy visa before departure. This page organizes Ethiopia visa requirements by passport, so you can quickly see the access level for your nationality and follow the link through to the specific requirements that apply to your trip.

Visa-free access means travelers holding eligible passports can enter Ethiopia for short stays without submitting any application in advance. Visa on arrival (VoA) is available at designated ports of entry for qualifying nationalities, typically for a fee paid at the border. An eVisa can be obtained online before travel, which streamlines the process compared to a traditional consular application. Nationalities listed under "visa required" must apply through the Ethiopia embassy or an authorized consulate in their home country before departing.

Entry Requirements for Ethiopia

Beyond the visa category, most travelers to Ethiopia must also meet standard entry conditions. These typically include a passport valid for a minimum period beyond your intended stay, often six months, though this varies. You may also need to show proof of sufficient funds for the duration of your visit, a confirmed onward or return ticket, and valid travel insurance. Border officers have the discretion to request any of these documents at the point of entry, so carrying them even when they are technically optional is strongly recommended.

Specific requirements such as maximum stay durations, passport validity rules, and any conditions around work or study during a short-stay visit are listed on the individual pair pages. Click through from any passport card above to read the exact conditions that apply to holders of that passport when traveling to Ethiopia.

Planning Your Trip to Ethiopia

Visa policy for Ethiopia is reviewed and updated regularly, but changes can occur at short notice due to bilateral agreements, diplomatic developments, or new government policy. A visa category that applied during a previous trip may no longer be accurate. Before making any bookings, always verify the current requirements directly with the Ethiopia embassy, consulate, or official government immigration portal that covers your nationality.

For travelers who hold multiple passports, it is worth checking requirements for each passport you carry, as the conditions can differ considerably between nationalities. In some cases, one passport may grant visa-free access while another requires a full embassy visa. Choosing the correct passport to travel on can save significant time and cost. The data on this page is organized by passport to make those comparisons straightforward.

How to Read the Visa Data

Each passport listed on this page shows the visa category and, where available, the maximum permitted stay in days. Some entries also show a stay rule such as "90 days in any 180-day period," which indicates a rolling limit rather than a flat per-visit cap. The last verified date shown at the top of the page reflects the most recent date the data was reviewed for accuracy. Entries that have not been recently updated should be treated with extra caution and confirmed independently before travel.

Disclaimer: Visa requirements can change without notice. Always verify current requirements with official government sources or the embassy/consulate before making travel arrangements.