Visa Requirements for Ethiopian Citizens
Visa Information for Passport Holders of Ethiopia
Visa Not Required
10 destinations allow visa-free entry to Ethiopian citizens.
- Barbados PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Benin PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Djibouti PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Dominica PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free21 days
- Gambia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Haiti PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free3 months
- Micronesia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days
- Philippines PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days
- Samoa PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Singapore PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days
Visa On Arrival
A visa can be obtained upon arrival at 18 destinations for passport holders of Ethiopia.
- Bangladesh PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival30 days
- Burundi PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival1 month
- Cape Verde PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival30 daysVisa on arrival at Sal, Boa Vista, São Vicente or Santiago international airports.
Requirement to register online 5 days before arrival
Also pay the airport security fee of CVE 3400 either online or on arrival. - Comoros PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival45 days
- Eritrea PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival30 days
- Ghana PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival30 days
- Guinea-Bissau PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival90 days
- Maldives PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival30 days
- Mauritius PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival60 days
- Nicaragua PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival30 days
- Palau PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival30 days
- Saint Lucia PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival6 weeks
- Senegal PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival1 month
- Seychelles PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival3 months
- Somalia PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival30 days
- Timor-Leste PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival30 days
- Togo PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival15 days
- Tuvalu PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival1 month
eVisa
Ethiopian passport allows entry to 47 destinations with an eVisa obtained prior to arrival.
- Albania PermalinkShow on MapeVisaVisa is not required for Holders of a valid multiple-entry Schengen, UK or US visa has been previously used once or residence permit of Schengen, UK, US or UAE 10 years.
- Antigua and Barbuda PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Australia PermalinkShow on MapeVisaMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
- Bahamas PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 days
- Bahrain PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Bhutan PermalinkShow on MapeVisae-Visa applicant is also subject to pay Sustainable Development Fee
- Burkina Faso PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Cameroon PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Chad PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Colombia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) PermalinkShow on MapeVisaPassengers with a printed "Approved pre-enrolment" and a "Registration Receipt" obtained before departure at http://www.snedai.com can obtain a visa on arrival at Abidjan (ABJ).
Passengers with an invitation letter issued by the authorities of Cote d'Ivoire obtained before departure can obtain a visa on arrival. - Democratic Republic of the Congo PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Ecuador PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- El Salvador PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Equatorial Guinea PermalinkShow on MapeVisaMust arrive via Malabo International Airport, processing fee 75 USD
- Gabon PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Georgia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Guinea PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Indonesia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Iran PermalinkShow on MapeVisaVisa Exemptions: Passengers arriving at Kish (KIH) and Qeshm (GSM) islands for a maximum stay of 14 days.
Passengers can obtain a visa on arrival at Mashhad (MHD) for a maximum stay of 30 days. - Jordan PermalinkShow on MapeVisaNationals of Ethiopia traveling for medical treatment can obtain a visa on arrival. They must have a medical report issued by a Jordanian hospital to prove the need to continue their treatment. They are allowed to be accompanied by 2 immediate family members above 18 years.
- Kazakhstan PermalinkShow on MapeVisaPassengers arriving from a countrywithout kazakh representation and with an invitation letter can obtain a visa on arrival at almaty (ala) and nur-sultan (nqz) for a maximum stay of 1 month. passengers must have a confirmation from the ministry of foreign affairs that a visa has been approved before departure.
- Kenya PermalinkShow on MapeVisa3 monthseTA fee 30 USD exemption
- Kyrgyzstan PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Lesotho PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Libya PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Malawi PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 days
- Malaysia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa14 days
- Mauritania PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Moldova PermalinkShow on MapeVisavisa not required if holding a valid visa /residence permit that is issued by a European Union member state or Schengen Area, Canada, Ireland, UK, US
- Mongolia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Namibia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Oman PermalinkShow on MapeVisaPassengers can obtain a transit visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 72 hours
- Pakistan PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Papua New Guinea PermalinkShow on MapeVisa60 daysMay apply for an e-visa under the type of "Tourist - Own Itinerary"
- Qatar PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Saint Kitts and Nevis PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Sierra Leone PermalinkShow on MapeVisaPassengers with a confirmation from immigration that a visa has been approved before departure can obtain a visa on arrival.
- South Africa PermalinkShow on MapeVisaeVisa holders must arrive via cape town (cpt) or johannesburg (jnb) airports.
- South Sudan PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Suriname PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Syria PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- São Tome and Príncipe PermalinkShow on MapeVisa15 days
- Tajikistan PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Uganda PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Vietnam PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 daysVisa free for 30 days when visiting Phú Quốc
- Zambia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 days
eVisa / On Arrival
For 12 destinations, On-Arrival visa or an electronic visa / auhtorization is available to passport holders of Ethiopia.
- Bolivia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival90 days
- Cambodia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
- Iraq PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival
- Laos PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
- Madagascar PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival90 days
- Mozambique PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival6 months
- Nigeria PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival90 days
- Rwanda PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival90 daysMay apply online.
Can also be entered on an East Africa tourist visa issued by Kenya or Uganda - Sri Lanka PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On ArrivalElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
30 days extendable to 6 months.
The standard visitor visa allows a stay of 60 days within any 6-month period.
Visa fees (for Standard visitor visa):
SAARC - USD 35
Non SAARC - USD 75
e-Visa categories will be charged an additional USD 18.50 service fee.
If transiting from any of the Sri Lankan airports, An e-Visa is exempted (2 day transit period). - Tanzania PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival
- Thailand PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival15 days
- Zimbabwe PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival3 months30 days for visits on business, 3 months for tourists
Pre-arranged Visa Required
105 destinations require a visa obtained at an embassy or consulate prior to arrival from passport holders of Ethiopia. This requirement may be waived off if Ethiopian citizens meet certain alternate requirements such as holding other visas or resident permits.
- Afghanistan PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Algeria PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Andorra PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Angola PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Argentina PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredThe AVE (High Speed Travel) is open to Ethiopian citizens holding valid, current ordinary passports traveling to Argentina for tourism. To do so, they must hold a valid category B2/J/B1/O/P (P1-P2-P3)/E/H-1B visa issued by the United States of America.
- Armenia PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Austria PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Azerbaijan PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Belarus PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredPassengers can obtain a visa on arrival at Minsk (MSQ). They must have documents used during visa application. These documents must have been submitted to the Consular Division at Minsk (MSQ) at least 3 (for short-term visas) or 5 working days (for long-term visas) before departure. Or a service contract issued according the laws of Belarus; or an original invitation letter issued by a Belarusian tourist company or a medical/health organization. The letter must be written on official headed paper; and must have the passenger's name, passport details, purpose and duration of stay; and the original signature and official seal of the head of the inviting organization.
This does not apply to passengers arriving from or transiting through the Russian Fed.
The following should be taken into account even if holding a Visa. Visitors must have insurance to cover medical expenses in Belarus.
The insurance can be obtained on arrival in Minsk (MSQ). - Belgium PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Belize PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Bosnia and Herzegovina PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Botswana PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Brazil PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Brunei PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Bulgaria PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Canada PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Central African Republic PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Chile PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- China PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Congo PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Costa Rica PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredHolders of a valid multiple-entry visa of any member state of the Schengen Area, Canada, or the United States may enter Cost Rica without a visa for maximum stay of 30 days.
- Croatia PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Cuba PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required90 days
- Cyprus PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Czech Republic PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Denmark PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Dominican Republic PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Egypt PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Estonia PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Eswatini PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Fiji PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Finland PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- France PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Germany PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Greece PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Grenada PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Guatemala PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Guyana PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required30 dayspassengers traveling as tourists with an approval letter issued by ministry of home affairs (immigration section) of guyana can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 30 days.
- Honduras PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Hungary PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Iceland PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- India PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Ireland PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Israel PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredPassengers with a confirmation issued by the Israeli Ministry of Interior can obtain a visa on arrival if they travel in a group of 10 or more.
- Italy PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Jamaica PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Japan PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Kiribati PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Kuwait PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredHolders of residence permit's issued by Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman and the United Arab Emirates may apply for an eVisa if the main applicant works in a specific profession. Dependents holding residence permits may also obtain an eVisa, on the conditional they will enter Kuwait with the main applicant.
- Latvia PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Lebanon PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Liberia PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Liechtenstein PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Lithuania PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Luxembourg PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Macedonia PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredVisa is not required for stays upto 15 days if holding a valid multiple entry visa of Canada, the United States, United Kingdom, Schengen Area member state, or residence permit of Schengen Area member state.
- Mali PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Malta PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Marshall Islands PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Mexico PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredVisa is not required for Holders of a valid visa of Canada, US, UK or a Schengen State and Permanent residence of Canada, Chile, Colombia, Schengen State, Japan, UK, US
Entry may be refused by immigration officials for individuals who were previously denied a US visa, even if holding a valid Mexican visa. - Monaco PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Montenegro PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredVisa not required for holders of a valid Australia, Japan, Canada, New Zealand, Ireland, US, UK or a Schengen Visa.
Holders of residence permit in the United Arab Emirates may enter, in Montenegro for a duration of 10 days - Morocco PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredMay apply for an e-Visa if holding a valid visa or a residency document issued by one of the following countries: Schengen Area, Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States a residency document issued by Cyprus, Japan, United Arab Emirates.
- Myanmar PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Nauru PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Nepal PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Netherlands PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- New Zealand PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredHolders of an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or Resident Return Visa may be granted a New Zealand Resident Visa on arrival permitting indefinite stay (pursuant to the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement), subject to meeting character requirements and obtaining an Electronic Travel Authority prior to departure.
- Niger PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredPassengers with a letter (visa volant) can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 30 days
- North Korea PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Norway PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Panama PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Paraguay PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Peru PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Poland PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Portugal PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Romania PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Russia PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- San Marino PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Saudi Arabia PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Serbia PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Slovakia PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Slovenia PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Solomon Islands PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- South Korea PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredPassengers traveling as tourist to Jeju (CJU) are visa exempt for a maximum stay of 30 days. They must hold confirmed tickets and other documents for their next destination.
- Spain PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Sudan PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredPassengers with an entry permit issued by the sudanese ministry of interior can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 60 days.
- Sweden PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Switzerland PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Tonga PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Trinidad and Tobago PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredPassengers with a confirmation from immigration that a visa has been approved before departure can obtain a visa on arrival.
- Tunisia PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Türkiye PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Turkmenistan PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredPassengers with a letter ofinvitation issued by a company registered in turkmenistan and approved by the ministry of foreign affairs can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 10 days.
- Ukraine PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- United Arab Emirates PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredMay apply online.
May apply also using 'Smart service'. - United Kingdom PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- United States of America PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Uruguay PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Uzbekistan PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Vanuatu PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Vatican PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Venezuela PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Yemen PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
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