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Ethiopia visa for Lao citizens
Entry requirement
Ethiopia requires a visa from Lao citizens, available online as an e-Visa for 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)
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 Laos
Ethiopia has no embassy or consulate in Laos on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Ethiopian citizens travelling to Laos
EthiopiaLaos Visa on arrival Laos 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 Laos 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Lao citizens can stay in Ethiopia
Lao citizens may stay in Ethiopia for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Ethiopia.
How Lao citizens apply
The e-Visa for Ethiopia is applied for online on its official government portal; Lao citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Ethiopia’s neighbours for Lao citizens
Eritrea and Sudan require Lao citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Ethiopian citizens travelling to Laos
Laos issues Ethiopian citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Lao citizens need a visa for Ethiopia?
Ethiopia requires a visa from Lao citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
How long can Lao citizens stay in Ethiopia?
Lao citizens can stay in Ethiopia for up to 90 days with an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of Ethiopia in Laos?
No. Ethiopia has no embassy in Laos.
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 Laos?
Laos issues Ethiopian citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Lao citizens enter Ethiopia visa-free?
No; Lao 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.