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Ethiopia visa for Nigerian citizens
Entry requirement
Ethiopia requires a visa from Nigerian citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- 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.
Ethiopian missions in Nigeria
- Embassy of Ethiopia in Abuja
Diplomatic Drive 332, Abuja
Ethiopia has 1 mission in Nigeria, with its embassy in Abuja.
Ethiopian citizens travelling to Nigeria
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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.
Nigerian 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Nigerian citizens can stay in Ethiopia
Nigerian citizens may stay in Ethiopia for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Ethiopia.
How Nigerian citizens apply
The e-Visa for Ethiopia is applied for online on its official government portal; Nigerian citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Ethiopia’s neighbours for Nigerian citizens
Kenya admits Nigerian citizens visa-free. Eritrea and Sudan require Nigerian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Ethiopian citizens travelling to Nigeria
Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Nigeria, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Nigeria and Ethiopia.
Frequently asked questions
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Ethiopia?
Ethiopia requires a visa from Nigerian citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
How long can Nigerian citizens stay in Ethiopia?
Nigerian citizens can stay in Ethiopia for up to 90 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Ethiopian embassy in Nigeria?
The Ethiopian embassy in Nigeria is in Abuja.
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 Nigeria?
Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Nigeria, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Nigerian citizens enter Ethiopia visa-free?
No; Nigerian 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.