Republic of the Congo
Ethiopia
Ethiopia visa for citizens of the Republic of the Congo
Entry requirement
Citizens of the Republic of the Congo 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 7 November 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 the Republic of the Congo
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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.
Before travelling from the Republic of the Congo 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 citizens of the Republic of the Congo can stay in Ethiopia
Citizens of the Republic of the Congo may stay in Ethiopia for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Ethiopia.
How citizens of the Republic of the Congo apply
Citizens of the Republic of the Congo 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 citizens of the Republic of the Congo
Kenya admits citizens of the Republic of the Congo visa-free. Eritrea and Sudan require citizens of the Republic of the Congo to obtain a visa in advance.
Ethiopian citizens travelling to the Republic of the Congo
Ethiopian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Republic of the Congo.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of the Republic of the Congo need a visa for Ethiopia?
Citizens of the Republic of the Congo can get a visa on arrival in Ethiopia, valid for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can citizens of the Republic of the Congo stay in Ethiopia?
Citizens of the Republic of the Congo can stay in Ethiopia for up to 90 days with a visa on arrival.
Do Ethiopian citizens need a visa for the Republic of the Congo?
Ethiopian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Republic of the Congo.
Can citizens of the Republic of the Congo enter Ethiopia visa-free?
No; citizens of the Republic of the Congo need a visa on arrival in 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.