Ethiopia
Denmark
Denmark visa for Ethiopian citizens
Entry requirement
Ethiopian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Denmark.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Denmark visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at etiopien.um.dk
Which Denmark visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen Area
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Up to 15 days once the mission has registered the case, or up to 45 days if it is referred to the Danish Immigration Service; waiting times at individual missions can be much longer.
Apply on ApplyVisa – Danish online visa application (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
For the tourist visa, Denmark’s official sources give a standard fee of €90, and applications are made on applyvisa.um.dk. Processing time, as Denmark states it: Up to 15 days once the mission has registered the case, or up to 45 days if it is referred to the Danish Immigration Service; waiting times at individual missions can be much longer. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
Danish missions in Ethiopia
- Embassy of Denmark in Addis Ababa
BL_03_629 St. 99_11, Addis Ababa
Denmark has 1 mission in Ethiopia, with its embassy in Addis Ababa.
Danish citizens travelling to Ethiopia
DenmarkEthiopia Visa on arrival Ethiopia visa for citizens of Denmark
Travel advice for Denmark
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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 Denmark can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Denmark at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 16 September 2024), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Denmark (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Denmark (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Ethiopian citizens can stay in Denmark
How long Ethiopian citizens may stay in Denmark 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 Danish embassy in Addis Ababa, or to a visa centre acting for Denmark; fees, documents and processing times are published by Denmark.
Denmark and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Denmark lets Ethiopian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Denmark when it is the main destination of the trip.
Denmark’s neighbours for Ethiopian citizens
Germany requires Ethiopian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Danish citizens travelling to Ethiopia
Danish 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 Denmark?
Ethiopian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Denmark.
Where is the Danish embassy in Ethiopia?
The Danish embassy in Ethiopia is in Addis Ababa.
How much does the Denmark tourist visa cost?
Denmark’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Up to 15 days once the mission has registered the case, or up to 45 days if it is referred to the Danish Immigration Service; waiting times at individual missions can be much longer.
Do Danish citizens need a visa for Ethiopia?
Danish citizens can get a visa on arrival in Ethiopia, valid for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Ethiopian citizens enter Denmark visa-free?
No; Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Denmark 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.