Ethiopia
Egypt
Egypt visa for Ethiopian citizens
Entry requirement
Ethiopian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Egypt.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Egypt visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Egypt visa?
Tourist visa issued by an Egyptian embassy or consulate
Key facts
- Processing time
- Set by each mission. The Egyptian consulate in Washington allows at least 10 business days, and 6 to 8 weeks for nationalities needing prior security approval.
Processing time, as Egypt states it: Set by each mission. The Egyptian consulate in Washington allows at least 10 business days, and 6 to 8 weeks for nationalities needing prior security approval.
Egyptian missions in Ethiopia
- Embassy of Egypt in Addis Ababa
Glue Sub-City, Kebele-02, Sidist Kilo, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Egypt has 1 mission in Ethiopia, with its embassy in Addis Ababa.
Egyptian citizens travelling to Ethiopia
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Travel advice for Egypt
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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 Ethiopia to Egypt, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Egypt at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 14 July 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Egypt (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Egypt (updated 5 November 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Ethiopian citizens can stay in Egypt
How long Ethiopian citizens may stay in Egypt 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 Egyptian embassy in Addis Ababa, or to a visa centre acting for Egypt; fees, documents and processing times are published by Egypt.
Egypt’s neighbours for Ethiopian citizens
Sudan and Palestine require Ethiopian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Egyptian citizens travelling to Ethiopia
Egyptian citizens need an e-Visa for Ethiopia, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Egypt?
Ethiopian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Egypt.
Where is the Egyptian embassy in Ethiopia?
The Egyptian embassy in Ethiopia is in Addis Ababa.
Do Egyptian citizens need a visa for Ethiopia?
Egyptian citizens need an e-Visa for Ethiopia, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.
Can Ethiopian citizens enter Egypt visa-free?
No; Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Egypt obtained in advance.
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.