Ethiopia
Italy
Italy visa for Ethiopian citizens
Entry requirement
Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Italy, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Italy visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ambaddisabeba.esteri.it
Which Italy visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
For the tourist visa, Italy’s official sources give a standard fee of €90. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Italian missions in Ethiopia
- Embassy of Italy in Addis Ababa
Villa Italia, Kebena’, Addis Ababa
Italy has 1 mission in Ethiopia, with its embassy in Addis Ababa.
Italy: visa decisions in Ethiopia
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5,710 | 3,626 | 1,974 | 34.6% | 39.4% |
| 2024 | 5,883 | 3,750 | 1,997 | 33.9% | 25.5% |
| 2025 | 7,261 | 4,498 | 2,763 | 37.8% | 4.5% |
In 2025, Italy’s embassy and consulates in Ethiopia (Addis Ababa) received 7,261 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 4,498. 37.8% of applications were refused. In 2024 it had been 33.9%: the rate rose by 3.9 points. Applications rose by 23% compared with 2024 (5,883).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 34.0% of the applications lodged in Ethiopia that year, from 14.1% at the consulates of Greece to 44.6% at those of Austria. Italy’s consulates worldwide refused 10.8%. Italy was the most applied-for Schengen state in Ethiopia.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in Ethiopia, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Italian citizens travelling to Ethiopia
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Travel advice for Italy
- 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.
For a trip from Ethiopia to Italy, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Italy at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 9 September 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Italy (updated 3 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Italy (updated 23 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Ethiopian citizens can stay in Italy
How long Ethiopian citizens may stay in Italy 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 Italian embassy in Addis Ababa, or to a visa centre acting for Italy; fees, documents and processing times are published by Italy.
Italy and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Italy lets Ethiopian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Italy when it is the main destination of the trip.
Italy’s neighbours for Ethiopian citizens
Switzerland, the Holy See, Slovenia, San Marino, France and Austria require Ethiopian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Italian citizens travelling to Ethiopia
Italian citizens receive their visa for Ethiopia at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Italy?
Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Italy, obtained before travel.
Where is the Italian embassy in Ethiopia?
The Italian embassy in Ethiopia is in Addis Ababa.
How much does the Italy tourist visa cost?
Italy’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Ethiopia?
Italian citizens receive their visa for Ethiopia at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
Can Ethiopian citizens enter Italy visa-free?
No; Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Italy 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.