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Ethiopia visa for citizens of the Gambia
Entry requirement
Ethiopia issues citizens of the Gambia a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Ethiopia visa?
Key facts
- Processing time
- Issued at the port of entry
Ethiopia’s official site for the visa on arrival is evisa.gov.et. Processing time, as Ethiopia states it: Issued at the port of entry.
Ethiopian citizens travelling to the Gambia
EthiopiaGambia Visa-free, 90 days Gambia visa for citizens of Ethiopia
Travel advice for Ethiopia
- US State Department Level 3: Reconsider travel
- 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 the Gambia to Ethiopia, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Ethiopia at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 26 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Ethiopia (updated 30 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Ethiopia (updated 21 October 2026).
Good to know
How long citizens of the Gambia can stay in Ethiopia
Citizens of the Gambia may stay in Ethiopia for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Ethiopia.
How citizens of the Gambia apply
Citizens of the Gambia receive the visa for Ethiopia at the port of entry, so they should have their passport, the fee and any documents the officers may ask for, such as a return ticket.
Ethiopia’s neighbours for citizens of the Gambia
Kenya admits citizens of the Gambia visa-free. Eritrea and Sudan require citizens of the Gambia to obtain a visa in advance.
Ethiopian citizens travelling to the Gambia
Ethiopian citizens can visit the Gambia without a visa for up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of the Gambia need a visa for Ethiopia?
Ethiopia issues citizens of the Gambia a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
How long can citizens of the Gambia stay in Ethiopia?
Citizens of the Gambia can stay in Ethiopia for up to 90 days with a visa on arrival.
Do Ethiopian citizens need a visa for the Gambia?
Ethiopian citizens can visit the Gambia without a visa for up to 90 days.
Can citizens of the Gambia enter Ethiopia visa-free?
No; citizens of the Gambia need a visa on arrival in Ethiopia.
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.