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Ethiopia visa for Zimbabwean citizens
Entry requirement
Zimbabwean 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
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 Zimbabwe
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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 Zimbabwe 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Zimbabwean citizens can stay in Ethiopia
Zimbabwean citizens may stay in Ethiopia for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Ethiopia.
How Zimbabwean citizens apply
Zimbabwean 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 Zimbabwean citizens
Kenya admits Zimbabwean citizens visa-free. Eritrea and Sudan require Zimbabwean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Ethiopian citizens travelling to Zimbabwe
Ethiopian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Zimbabwe, valid for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Zimbabwe and Ethiopia.
Frequently asked questions
Do Zimbabwean citizens need a visa for Ethiopia?
Zimbabwean citizens can get a visa on arrival in Ethiopia, valid for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Zimbabwean citizens stay in Ethiopia?
Zimbabwean citizens can stay in Ethiopia for up to 90 days with a visa on arrival.
Do Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Zimbabwe?
Ethiopian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Zimbabwe, valid for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Zimbabwean citizens enter Ethiopia visa-free?
No; Zimbabwean 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.