Ethiopia
Canada
Canada visa for Ethiopian citizens
Entry requirement
Canada requires Ethiopian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Canada visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at canadainternational.gc.ca
Which Canada visa?
Visitor visa (temporary resident visa, TRV)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer
- Fee
- CA$100
- Processing time
- Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics
Canada’s tourist visa costs CA$100 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is canada.ca. Processing time, as Canada states it: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer.
Canadian missions in Ethiopia
- Embassy of Canada in Addis Ababa
Sarbet, Lideta Kifle Ketema, Wereda 08, House no. 122, Addis Ababa
Canada has 1 mission in Ethiopia, with its embassy in Addis Ababa.
Canadian citizens travelling to Ethiopia
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Travel advice for Canada
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Ethiopian citizens planning a trip to Canada can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Canada at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 4 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Canada (updated 2 June 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Canada (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Ethiopian citizens can stay in Canada
How long Ethiopian citizens may stay in Canada is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Ethiopian citizens apply
In Ethiopia, applications go to the Canadian embassy in Addis Ababa, or to a visa centre acting for Canada; fees, documents and processing times are published by Canada.
Canada’s neighbours for Ethiopian citizens
The United States requires Ethiopian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Canadian citizens travelling to Ethiopia
Canadian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Ethiopia, valid for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Canada?
Canada requires Ethiopian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Canadian embassy in Ethiopia?
The Canadian embassy in Ethiopia is in Addis Ababa.
How much does the Canada tourist visa cost?
Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics.
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Ethiopia?
Canadian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Ethiopia, valid for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Ethiopian citizens enter Canada visa-free?
No; Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Canada obtained in advance.
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.