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Ethiopia visa for Maltese citizens

Entry requirement

Visa on arrival up to 90 days

Maltese 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 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

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 Malta

EthiopiaMalta Visa required Malta 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.

Maltese 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long Maltese citizens can stay in Ethiopia

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

How Maltese citizens apply

Maltese 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 Maltese citizens

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

Ethiopian citizens travelling to Malta

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

Frequently asked questions

Do Maltese citizens need a visa for Ethiopia?

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

How long can Maltese citizens stay in Ethiopia?

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

Do Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Malta?

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

Can Maltese citizens enter Ethiopia visa-free?

No; Maltese 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.