Visa rules by passportLast checked October 16, 2026
Do citizens of Eritrea need a visa for Ethiopia?
EritreaEthiopiaeVisa requiredNationals of Eritrea need a visa for Ethiopia, which can be applied for online (Ethiopian e-Visa).
- Authorisation
- Ethiopian e-VisaOfficial page(opens in a new tab)
- Fee
- US$62 single entry 30 days; US$152 single entry 90 days
- Typical stay
- Tourist e-Visa single entry 30 or 90 days
Diaspora: about 176,860 people born in Eritrea live there (UN DESA 2024).
The visa route
Tourist eVisa (VT), single entry 30 or 90 daysEthiopia's Immigration and Citizenship Service issues an electronic single-entry tourist visa (VT) for tourism and other non-business purposes only. Citizens of all countries can apply through the official eVisa portal if they meet the requirements. It is offered for a maximum of 30 or 90 days, and can be extended online or in person in Addis Ababa.Requirements and documentsAnother passport?
Rules depend on the passport you travel on. Visas or residence elsewhere can open easier entry.
Official sources
Rules change: check the official page before you travel.
General information from official sources, not legal advice.