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Ethiopia visa for Ugandan citizens
Entry requirement
Ethiopia issues Ugandan citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 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 Uganda
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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.
Ugandan 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 Ugandan citizens can stay in Ethiopia
Ugandan citizens may stay in Ethiopia for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Ethiopia.
How Ugandan citizens apply
Ugandan 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 Ugandan citizens
Eritrea, Kenya and South Sudan admit Ugandan citizens visa-free. Sudan requires Ugandan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Ethiopian citizens travelling to Uganda
Ethiopian citizens need an e-Visa for Uganda, applied for online before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Ugandan citizens need a visa for Ethiopia?
Ethiopia issues Ugandan citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
How long can Ugandan citizens stay in Ethiopia?
Ugandan citizens can stay in Ethiopia for up to 90 days with a visa on arrival.
Do Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Uganda?
Ethiopian citizens need an e-Visa for Uganda, applied for online before travel.
Can Ugandan citizens enter Ethiopia visa-free?
No; Ugandan 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.