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