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Ethiopia visa for British citizens
Entry requirement
British 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 ethioembassy.org.uk
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 Kingdom
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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.
British 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long British citizens can stay in Ethiopia
British citizens may stay in Ethiopia for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Ethiopia.
How British citizens apply
British 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 British citizens
Eritrea and Sudan require British citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Ethiopian citizens travelling to the United Kingdom
Ethiopian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do British citizens need a visa for Ethiopia?
British citizens receive their visa for Ethiopia at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
How long can British citizens stay in Ethiopia?
British citizens can stay in Ethiopia for up to 90 days with a visa on arrival.
Do Ethiopian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Ethiopian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom, obtained before travel.
Can British citizens enter Ethiopia visa-free?
No; British 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.