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Ethiopia visa for US citizens
Entry requirement
Ethiopia issues US 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 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ethiopianembassy.org
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 States
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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.
US 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 US citizens can stay in Ethiopia
US citizens may stay in Ethiopia for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Ethiopia.
How US citizens apply
US 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 US citizens
Eritrea and Sudan require US citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Ethiopian citizens travelling to the United States
Ethiopian citizens need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do US citizens need a visa for Ethiopia?
Ethiopia issues US citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
How long can US citizens stay in Ethiopia?
US citizens can stay in Ethiopia for up to 90 days with a visa on arrival.
Do Ethiopian citizens need a visa for the United States?
Ethiopian citizens need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel.
Can US citizens enter Ethiopia visa-free?
No; US 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.