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Ethiopia visa for Turkish citizens
Entry requirement
Turkish 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 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ankara.mfa.gov.et
Which Ethiopia visa?
Key facts
- Processing time
- Issued at the port of entry
- Student visa Maximum stay: Visa: 30 days; then a temporary residence ID for the studies
- Work visa Maximum stay: Initial visa 30 days; WV, NV and GIV also 90 days; GIV up to 6 months
- Residence permit Maximum stay: IMV 30 or 90 days; Temporary ID for a limited period set by ICS
- Tourist visa Maximum stay: 30 days or 90 days, depending on the option chosen
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 Turkey
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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 Turkey 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 Turkish citizens can stay in Ethiopia
Turkish citizens may stay in Ethiopia for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Ethiopia.
How Turkish citizens apply
Turkish 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 Turkish citizens
Eritrea requires Turkish citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Ethiopian citizens travelling to Turkey
Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Turkey, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Turkish citizens need a visa for Ethiopia?
Turkish citizens can get a visa on arrival in Ethiopia, valid for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Turkish citizens stay in Ethiopia?
Turkish citizens can stay in Ethiopia for up to 90 days with a visa on arrival.
Do Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Turkey?
Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Turkey, obtained before travel.
Can Turkish citizens enter Ethiopia visa-free?
No; Turkish citizens need a visa on arrival in Ethiopia.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.