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Ethiopia visa for Belgian citizens
Entry requirement
Belgian citizens receive their visa for Ethiopia at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ethiopianembassy.be
Which Ethiopia visa?
Key facts
- Processing time
- Issued at the port of entry
Ethiopia’s official site for the visa on arrival is evisa.gov.et. Processing time, as Ethiopia states it: Issued at the port of entry.
Ethiopian citizens travelling to Belgium
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Travel advice for Ethiopia
- US State Department Level 3: Reconsider travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Belgian citizens planning a trip to Ethiopia can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Ethiopia at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 26 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Ethiopia (updated 30 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Ethiopia (updated 21 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Belgian citizens can stay in Ethiopia
Belgian citizens may stay in Ethiopia for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Ethiopia.
How Belgian citizens apply
Belgian citizens receive the visa for Ethiopia at the port of entry, so they should have their passport, the fee and any documents the officers may ask for, such as a return ticket.
Ethiopia’s neighbours for Belgian citizens
Eritrea and Sudan require Belgian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Ethiopian citizens travelling to Belgium
Belgium requires Ethiopian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Belgian citizens need a visa for Ethiopia?
Belgian citizens receive their visa for Ethiopia at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
How long can Belgian citizens stay in Ethiopia?
Belgian citizens can stay in Ethiopia for up to 90 days with a visa on arrival.
Do Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Belgium?
Belgium requires Ethiopian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can Belgian citizens enter Ethiopia visa-free?
No; Belgian citizens need a visa on arrival in Ethiopia.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.