Malawi
Ethiopia
Ethiopia visa for Malawian citizens
Entry requirement
Malawian citizens receive their visa for Ethiopia at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 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 Malawi
EthiopiaMalawi e-Visa Malawi 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.
Before travelling from Malawi 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 Malawian citizens can stay in Ethiopia
Malawian citizens may stay in Ethiopia for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Ethiopia.
How Malawian citizens apply
Malawian 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 Malawian citizens
Kenya admits Malawian citizens visa-free. Eritrea and Sudan require Malawian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Ethiopian citizens travelling to Malawi
Malawi requires a visa from Ethiopian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Malawian citizens need a visa for Ethiopia?
Malawian citizens receive their visa for Ethiopia at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
How long can Malawian citizens stay in Ethiopia?
Malawian citizens can stay in Ethiopia for up to 90 days with a visa on arrival.
Do Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Malawi?
Malawi requires a visa from Ethiopian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Can Malawian citizens enter Ethiopia visa-free?
No; Malawian citizens need a visa on arrival in 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.