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Ethiopia visa for Japanese citizens

Entry requirement

Visa on arrival up to 90 days

Japanese citizens can get a visa on arrival in Ethiopia, valid for stays of up to 90 days.

Maximum stay
90 days
Where to apply
Nothing to apply for in advance

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ethiopia-emb.or.jp

Which Ethiopia visa?

Tourist Visa on Arrival

Key facts

Processing time
Issued at the port of entry

Apply on Ethiopian e-Visa — Tourist Visa on Arrival

All visa types for Ethiopia

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 Japan

EthiopiaJapan Visa required Japan 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.

Japanese citizens planning a trip to Ethiopia can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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 Japanese citizens can stay in Ethiopia

Japanese citizens may stay in Ethiopia for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Ethiopia.

How Japanese citizens apply

Japanese citizens 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 Japanese citizens

Eritrea and Sudan require Japanese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Ethiopian citizens travelling to Japan

Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Japan, obtained before travel.

Frequently asked questions

Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Ethiopia?

Japanese citizens can get a visa on arrival in Ethiopia, valid for stays of up to 90 days.

How long can Japanese citizens stay in Ethiopia?

Japanese citizens can stay in Ethiopia for up to 90 days with a visa on arrival.

Do Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Japan?

Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Japan, obtained before travel.

Can Japanese citizens enter Ethiopia visa-free?

No; Japanese citizens 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.