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Ethiopia visa for Swedish citizens
Entry requirement
Swedish citizens receive their visa for Ethiopia at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ethemb.se
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 Sweden
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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.
For a trip from Sweden to Ethiopia, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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 Swedish citizens can stay in Ethiopia
Swedish citizens may stay in Ethiopia for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Ethiopia.
How Swedish citizens apply
Swedish 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 Swedish citizens
Eritrea and Sudan require Swedish citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Ethiopian citizens travelling to Sweden
Ethiopian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Sweden.
Frequently asked questions
Do Swedish citizens need a visa for Ethiopia?
Swedish citizens receive their visa for Ethiopia at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
How long can Swedish citizens stay in Ethiopia?
Swedish citizens can stay in Ethiopia for up to 90 days with a visa on arrival.
Do Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Sweden?
Ethiopian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Sweden.
Can Swedish citizens enter Ethiopia visa-free?
No; Swedish 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.