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Ethiopia visa for Egyptian citizens
Entry requirement
Ethiopia requires a visa from Egyptian citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Ethiopia visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Ethiopia visa?
Ethiopian e-Visa (evisa.gov.et)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Depends on the visa type: 30 or 90 days for tourists, up to 12 months for some business categories
- Fee
- US$62
- Processing time
- 3 days under normal circumstances
Apply on Ethiopian e-Visa (Immigration and Citizenship Service)
Ethiopia’s e-Visa costs US$62 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is evisa.gov.et. Processing time, as Ethiopia states it: 3 days under normal circumstances. Longest stay on the e-Visa: Depends on the visa type: 30 or 90 days for tourists, up to 12 months for some business categories.
Ethiopian missions in Egypt
- Embassy of Ethiopia in Cairo
شارع رفاعة, Cairo
Ethiopia has 1 mission in Egypt, with its embassy in Cairo.
Ethiopian citizens travelling to Egypt
EthiopiaEgypt Visa required Egypt 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.
For a trip from Egypt to Ethiopia, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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 Egyptian citizens can stay in Ethiopia
Egyptian citizens may stay in Ethiopia for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Ethiopia.
How Egyptian citizens apply
The e-Visa for Ethiopia is applied for online on its official government portal; Egyptian citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Ethiopia’s neighbours for Egyptian citizens
Kenya admits Egyptian citizens visa-free. Eritrea and Sudan require Egyptian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Ethiopian citizens travelling to Egypt
Ethiopian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Egypt.
Frequently asked questions
Do Egyptian citizens need a visa for Ethiopia?
Ethiopia requires a visa from Egyptian citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
How long can Egyptian citizens stay in Ethiopia?
Egyptian citizens can stay in Ethiopia for up to 90 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Ethiopian embassy in Egypt?
The Ethiopian embassy in Egypt is in Cairo.
How much does the Ethiopia e-Visa cost?
Ethiopia’s official sources give a standard fee of US$62 for the e-Visa. Processing time: 3 days under normal circumstances.
Do Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Egypt?
Ethiopian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Egypt.
Can Egyptian citizens enter Ethiopia visa-free?
No; Egyptian citizens need an e-Visa for 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.