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Ethiopia visa for Sri Lankan citizens
Entry requirement
Sri Lankan 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 Sri Lanka
Ethiopia has no embassy or consulate in Sri Lanka on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Ethiopian citizens travelling to Sri Lanka
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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.
Sri Lankan 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 Sri Lankan citizens can stay in Ethiopia
Sri Lankan citizens may stay in Ethiopia for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Ethiopia.
How Sri Lankan citizens apply
The e-Visa for Ethiopia is applied for online on its official government portal; Sri Lankan citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Ethiopia’s neighbours for Sri Lankan citizens
Eritrea and Sudan require Sri Lankan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Ethiopian citizens travelling to Sri Lanka
Ethiopian citizens receive their visa for Sri Lanka at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Ethiopia?
Sri Lankan 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 Sri Lankan citizens stay in Ethiopia?
Sri Lankan citizens can stay in Ethiopia for up to 90 days with an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of Ethiopia in Sri Lanka?
No. Ethiopia has no embassy in Sri Lanka.
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 Sri Lanka?
Ethiopian citizens receive their visa for Sri Lanka at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Can Sri Lankan citizens enter Ethiopia visa-free?
No; Sri Lankan 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.