If you are travelling on a United Arab Emirates passport, Ethiopia is reachable with an online eVisa instead of an embassy appointment. Emirati travellers can complete the whole Ethiopia application from home and receive the approval by email.
Online eVisa
Available
Government fee
start at US$112.00
Processing
3 working days
Permitted stay
30 days
Ethiopia grants online eligibility to UAE citizens across 1 visa option such as Tourist Evisa (Single Entry for 30 days). Ethiopia currently supports Single Entry, with a permitted stay of 30 days. Government fees start at US$112.00. Standard processing is typically 3 working days, with faster options around 1 working day.
UAE passports are strong, but destinations can still require an eVisa and a validity buffer beyond your stay — confirm both before booking. Fees are billed in US dollars, so Emirati applicants may see an AED conversion on their card. The most common avoidable mistake for UAE citizens: assuming the UAE passport’s wide access removes the eVisa step — some destinations still require it.
Visa rules can change. Confirm details with official Ethiopia immigration authorities close to your travel date.
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