Burkina Faso
Ethiopia
Ethiopia visa for citizens of Burkina Faso
Entry requirement
Ethiopia issues citizens of Burkina Faso a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 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 Burkina Faso
EthiopiaBurkina Faso e-Visa Burkina Faso visa for citizens of Ethiopia
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.
Citizens of Burkina Faso 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).
Good to know
How long citizens of Burkina Faso can stay in Ethiopia
Citizens of Burkina Faso may stay in Ethiopia for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Ethiopia.
How citizens of Burkina Faso apply
Citizens of Burkina Faso 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 Burkina Faso
Kenya admits citizens of Burkina Faso visa-free. Eritrea and Sudan require citizens of Burkina Faso to obtain a visa in advance.
Ethiopian citizens travelling to Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso requires a visa from Ethiopian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Burkina Faso need a visa for Ethiopia?
Ethiopia issues citizens of Burkina Faso a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
How long can citizens of Burkina Faso stay in Ethiopia?
Citizens of Burkina Faso can stay in Ethiopia for up to 90 days with a visa on arrival.
Do Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Burkina Faso?
Burkina Faso requires a visa from Ethiopian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Can citizens of Burkina Faso enter Ethiopia visa-free?
No; citizens of Burkina Faso 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.