Somalia
Ethiopia
Ethiopia visa for Somali citizens
Entry requirement
Somali 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 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 Somalia
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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 Somalia 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 Somali citizens can stay in Ethiopia
Somali citizens may stay in Ethiopia for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Ethiopia.
How Somali citizens apply
Somali 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 Somali citizens
Kenya admits Somali citizens visa-free. Eritrea and Sudan require Somali citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Ethiopian citizens travelling to Somalia
Ethiopian citizens receive their visa for Somalia at the border; it covers up to 30 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Somalia and Ethiopia.
Frequently asked questions
Do Somali citizens need a visa for Ethiopia?
Somali citizens can get a visa on arrival in Ethiopia, valid for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Somali citizens stay in Ethiopia?
Somali citizens can stay in Ethiopia for up to 90 days with a visa on arrival.
Do Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Somalia?
Ethiopian citizens receive their visa for Somalia at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Can Somali citizens enter Ethiopia visa-free?
No; Somali citizens 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.