Maldives
Ethiopia
Ethiopia visa for Maldivian citizens
Entry requirement
Maldivian 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 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)
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 Maldives
Ethiopia has no embassy or consulate in Maldives on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Ethiopian citizens travelling to the Maldives
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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.
Maldivian 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 Maldivian citizens can stay in Ethiopia
Maldivian citizens may stay in Ethiopia for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Ethiopia.
How Maldivian citizens apply
The e-Visa for Ethiopia is applied for online on its official government portal; Maldivian citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Ethiopia’s neighbours for Maldivian citizens
Kenya admits Maldivian citizens visa-free. Eritrea and Sudan require Maldivian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Ethiopian citizens travelling to the Maldives
The Maldives 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 Maldivian citizens need a visa for Ethiopia?
Maldivian 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 Maldivian citizens stay in Ethiopia?
Maldivian citizens can stay in Ethiopia for up to 90 days with an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of Ethiopia in the Maldives?
No. Ethiopia has no embassy in the Maldives.
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 Maldives?
The Maldives issues Ethiopian citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Maldivian citizens enter Ethiopia visa-free?
No; Maldivian citizens 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.