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Ethiopia visa for Iranian citizens
Entry requirement
Iranian citizens need a visa for Ethiopia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Ethiopia visa guide
Checked 31 October 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)
For the e-Visa, Ethiopia’s official sources give a standard fee of US$62, and applications are made on 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 Iran
Ethiopia has no embassy or consulate in Iran on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Ethiopian citizens travelling to Iran
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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 Iran 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Iranian citizens can stay in Ethiopia
Iranian citizens may stay in Ethiopia for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Ethiopia.
How Iranian citizens apply
The e-Visa for Ethiopia is applied for online on its official government portal; Iranian citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Ethiopia’s neighbours for Iranian citizens
Eritrea and Sudan require Iranian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Ethiopian citizens travelling to Iran
Ethiopian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Iran, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Iranian citizens need a visa for Ethiopia?
Iranian citizens need a visa for Ethiopia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Iranian citizens stay in Ethiopia?
Iranian citizens can stay in Ethiopia for up to 90 days with an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of Ethiopia in Iran?
No. Ethiopia has no embassy in Iran.
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 Iran?
Ethiopian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Iran, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Iranian citizens enter Ethiopia visa-free?
No; Iranian citizens need an e-Visa for Ethiopia.
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.