Ethiopia
India
India visa for Ethiopian citizens
Entry requirement
Ethiopian citizens need a visa for India, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- India visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at eoiaddisababa.gov.in
Which India visa?
Key facts
- Processing time
- Set by the Indian mission where you apply; its website gives current processing times
India’s official site for the tourist visa is indianvisaonline.gov.in. Processing time, as India states it: Set by the Indian mission where you apply; its website gives current processing times.
Indian missions in Ethiopia
- Embassy of India in Addis Ababa
House No. 224, Kebele 13/14, Woreda 07, Arada Sub-City, Addis Ababa
India has 1 mission in Ethiopia, with its embassy in Addis Ababa.
Indian citizens travelling to Ethiopia
IndiaEthiopia Visa on arrival Ethiopia visa for citizens of India
Travel advice for India
- 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.
For a trip from Ethiopia to India, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates India at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 15 June 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of India (updated 7 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of India (updated 14 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Ethiopian citizens can stay in India
How long Ethiopian citizens may stay in India 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 Indian embassy in Addis Ababa, or to a visa centre acting for India; fees, documents and processing times are published by India.
India’s neighbours for Ethiopian citizens
China, Nepal and Myanmar require Ethiopian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Indian citizens travelling to Ethiopia
Ethiopia issues Indian citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Ethiopian citizens need a visa for India?
Ethiopian citizens need a visa for India, obtained before travel.
Where is the Indian embassy in Ethiopia?
The Indian embassy in Ethiopia is in Addis Ababa.
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Ethiopia?
Ethiopia issues Indian citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Ethiopian citizens enter India visa-free?
No; Ethiopian citizens need a visa for India 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.