United Arab Emirates
Ethiopia
Ethiopia visa for Emirati citizens
Entry requirement
Emirati 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 the United Arab Emirates
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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 the United Arab Emirates 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Emirati citizens can stay in Ethiopia
Emirati citizens may stay in Ethiopia for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Ethiopia.
How Emirati citizens apply
Emirati 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 Emirati citizens
Sudan admits Emirati citizens visa-free. Eritrea requires Emirati citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Ethiopian citizens travelling to the United Arab Emirates
Ethiopian citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Emirati citizens need a visa for Ethiopia?
Emirati citizens can get a visa on arrival in Ethiopia, valid for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Emirati citizens stay in Ethiopia?
Emirati citizens can stay in Ethiopia for up to 90 days with a visa on arrival.
Do Ethiopian citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates?
Ethiopian citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Can Emirati citizens enter Ethiopia visa-free?
No; Emirati 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.