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Ethiopia visa for citizens of Eswatini

Entry requirement

Visa on arrival up to 90 days

Citizens of Eswatini can get a visa on arrival in Ethiopia, valid for stays of up to 90 days.

Maximum stay
90 days
Where to apply
Nothing to apply for in advance

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which Ethiopia visa?

Tourist Visa on Arrival

Key facts

Processing time
Issued at the port of entry

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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 Eswatini

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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 Eswatini 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 Eswatini can stay in Ethiopia

Citizens of Eswatini may stay in Ethiopia for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Ethiopia.

How citizens of Eswatini apply

Citizens of Eswatini 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 Eswatini

Kenya admits citizens of Eswatini visa-free. Eritrea and Sudan require citizens of Eswatini to obtain a visa in advance.

Ethiopian citizens travelling to Eswatini

Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Eswatini, obtained before travel.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of Eswatini need a visa for Ethiopia?

Citizens of Eswatini can get a visa on arrival in Ethiopia, valid for stays of up to 90 days.

How long can citizens of Eswatini stay in Ethiopia?

Citizens of Eswatini can stay in Ethiopia for up to 90 days with a visa on arrival.

Do Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Eswatini?

Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Eswatini, obtained before travel.

Can citizens of Eswatini enter Ethiopia visa-free?

No; citizens of Eswatini 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.