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Ethiopia visa for citizens of the Holy See

Entry requirement

e-Visa up to 90 days

Ethiopia requires a visa from citizens of the Holy See, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.

Maximum stay
90 days
Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which Ethiopia visa?

Ethiopian e-Visa (evisa.gov.et)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Depends on the visa type: 30 or 90 days for tourists, up to 12 months for some business categories
Fee
US$62
Processing time
3 days under normal circumstances

Apply on Ethiopian e-Visa (Immigration and Citizenship Service)

All visa types for Ethiopia

Ethiopia’s e-Visa costs US$62 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is evisa.gov.et. Processing time, as Ethiopia states it: 3 days under normal circumstances. Longest stay on the e-Visa: Depends on the visa type: 30 or 90 days for tourists, up to 12 months for some business categories.

Where to apply in Holy See

Ethiopia has no embassy or consulate in Holy See on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

Ethiopian citizens travelling to the Holy See

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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.

Before travelling from the Holy See to Ethiopia, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long citizens of the Holy See can stay in Ethiopia

Citizens of the Holy See may stay in Ethiopia for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Ethiopia.

How citizens of the Holy See apply

The e-Visa for Ethiopia is applied for online on its official government portal; citizens of the Holy See carry the approval when they travel.

Ethiopia’s neighbours for citizens of the Holy See

Eritrea and Sudan require citizens of the Holy See to obtain a visa in advance.

Ethiopian citizens travelling to the Holy See

Ethiopian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Holy See.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of the Holy See need a visa for Ethiopia?

Ethiopia requires a visa from citizens of the Holy See, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.

How long can citizens of the Holy See stay in Ethiopia?

Citizens of the Holy See can stay in Ethiopia for up to 90 days with an e-Visa.

Is there an embassy of Ethiopia in the Holy See?

No. Ethiopia has no embassy in the Holy See.

How much does the Ethiopia e-Visa cost?

Ethiopia’s official sources give a standard fee of US$62 for the e-Visa. Processing time: 3 days under normal circumstances.

Do Ethiopian citizens need a visa for the Holy See?

Ethiopian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Holy See.

Can citizens of the Holy See enter Ethiopia visa-free?

No; citizens of the Holy See need an e-Visa for 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.