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Turkey visa for Ethiopian citizens
Entry requirement
Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Turkey, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Turkey visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at addisababa-be.mfa.gov.tr
Which Turkey visa?
Sticker visa for tourism and business visits (Turkish mission)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days per visa; never more than 90 days within 180 days.
- Processing time
- Apply at least one month before travel, as recommended by the Ministry.
Processing time, as Turkey states it: Apply at least one month before travel, as recommended by the Ministry. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days per visa; never more than 90 days within 180 days.
Turkish missions in Ethiopia
Turkey has 1 mission in Ethiopia, with its embassy in Addis Ababa.
Turkish citizens travelling to Ethiopia
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Travel advice for Turkey
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- 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 Turkey, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Turkey at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 8 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Turkey (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Turkey (updated 20 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Ethiopian citizens can stay in Turkey
How long Ethiopian citizens may stay in Turkey 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 Turkish embassy in Addis Ababa, or to a visa centre acting for Turkey; fees, documents and processing times are published by Turkey.
Turkey’s neighbours for Ethiopian citizens
Greece, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Bulgaria require Ethiopian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Turkish citizens travelling to Ethiopia
Turkish 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 Turkey?
Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Turkey, obtained before travel.
Where is the Turkish embassy in Ethiopia?
The Turkish embassy in Ethiopia is in Addis Ababa.
Do Turkish citizens need a visa for Ethiopia?
Turkish citizens receive their visa for Ethiopia at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
Can Ethiopian citizens enter Turkey visa-free?
No; Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Turkey 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.