Botswana
Ethiopia
Ethiopia visa for citizens of Botswana
Entry requirement
Citizens of Botswana 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 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
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 Botswana
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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.
Before travelling from Botswana to Ethiopia, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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).
Good to know
How long citizens of Botswana can stay in Ethiopia
Citizens of Botswana may stay in Ethiopia for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Ethiopia.
How citizens of Botswana apply
Citizens of Botswana 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 citizens of Botswana
Kenya admits citizens of Botswana visa-free. Eritrea and Sudan require citizens of Botswana to obtain a visa in advance.
Ethiopian citizens travelling to Botswana
Botswana requires a visa from Ethiopian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Botswana need a visa for Ethiopia?
Citizens of Botswana receive their visa for Ethiopia at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
How long can citizens of Botswana stay in Ethiopia?
Citizens of Botswana can stay in Ethiopia for up to 90 days with a visa on arrival.
Do Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Botswana?
Botswana requires a visa from Ethiopian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Can citizens of Botswana enter Ethiopia visa-free?
No; citizens of Botswana need a visa on arrival in Ethiopia.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.