Ethiopia
New Zealand
New Zealand visa for Ethiopian citizens
Entry requirement
Ethiopian citizens need a visa for New Zealand, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- New Zealand visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at mfat.govt.nz
Which New Zealand visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Multiple entry: 6 months in any 12; single entry: up to 9 months in 18
- Fee
- NZ$441
- Processing time
- 80% of applications decided within 2 weeks (busiest September to March)
All visa types for New Zealand
For the tourist visa, New Zealand’s official sources give a standard fee of NZ$441, and applications are made on immigration.govt.nz. Processing time, as New Zealand states it: 80% of applications decided within 2 weeks (busiest September to March). Longest stay on the tourist visa: Multiple entry: 6 months in any 12; single entry: up to 9 months in 18.
New Zealand missions in Ethiopia
- Embassy of New Zealand in Addis Ababa
Bole Sub City, Woreda 09, House No 111, Behind Atlas Hotel/close to Shala Park (Namibia St), Addis Ababa
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New Zealand has 1 mission in Ethiopia, with its embassy in Addis Ababa.
New Zealand citizens travelling to Ethiopia
New ZealandEthiopia Visa on arrival Ethiopia visa for citizens of New Zealand
Travel advice for New Zealand
- 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 New Zealand can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates New Zealand at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 28 April 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to New Zealand (updated 19 March 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for New Zealand (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Ethiopian citizens can stay in New Zealand
How long Ethiopian citizens may stay in New Zealand 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 New Zealand embassy in Addis Ababa, or to a visa centre acting for New Zealand; fees, documents and processing times are published by New Zealand.
New Zealand citizens travelling to Ethiopia
New Zealand 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 New Zealand?
Ethiopian citizens need a visa for New Zealand, obtained before travel.
Where is the New Zealand embassy in Ethiopia?
The New Zealand embassy in Ethiopia is in Addis Ababa.
How much does the New Zealand tourist visa cost?
New Zealand’s official sources give a standard fee of NZ$441 for the tourist visa. Processing time: 80% of applications decided within 2 weeks (busiest September to March).
Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for Ethiopia?
New Zealand citizens receive their visa for Ethiopia at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
Can Ethiopian citizens enter New Zealand visa-free?
No; Ethiopian citizens need a visa for New Zealand 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.