Eritrea
Ethiopia
Ethiopia visa for Eritrean citizens
Entry requirement
Eritrean citizens need an e-Visa for Ethiopia, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Ethiopia visa guide
Checked 31 October 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.
Where to apply in Eritrea
Ethiopia has no embassy or consulate in Eritrea on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Ethiopian citizens travelling to Eritrea
EthiopiaEritrea Visa on arrival Eritrea 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.
Before travelling from Eritrea 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 Eritrean citizens can stay in Ethiopia
Eritrean citizens may stay in Ethiopia for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Ethiopia.
How Eritrean citizens apply
The e-Visa for Ethiopia is applied for online on its official government portal; Eritrean citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Ethiopia’s neighbours for Eritrean citizens
Kenya admits Eritrean citizens visa-free. Sudan requires Eritrean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Ethiopian citizens travelling to Eritrea
Ethiopian citizens receive their visa for Eritrea at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Eritrean citizens need a visa for Ethiopia?
Eritrean citizens need an e-Visa for Ethiopia, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.
How long can Eritrean citizens stay in Ethiopia?
Eritrean citizens can stay in Ethiopia for up to 90 days with an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of Ethiopia in Eritrea?
No. Ethiopia has no embassy in Eritrea.
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 Eritrea?
Ethiopian citizens receive their visa for Eritrea at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Can Eritrean citizens enter Ethiopia visa-free?
No; Eritrean citizens need an e-Visa for 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.