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🇪🇹 Does an Ethiopian need a visa for the United Arab Emirates 🇦🇪?

What this means for your trip

You apply at an embassy, consulate or authorised visa centre of the destination, usually with an application form, passport photos, bank statements, travel itinerary and accommodation bookings.

Processing takes days to weeks, and some embassies require an interview; start the application well before your trip.

Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.

Where to apply in Ethiopia

If you live in Ethiopia, visas for the United Arab Emirates are issued by its missions there. Many of them use an outsourced visa application centre: the mission's website says where to apply and which office covers your region.

• Embassy of the United Arab Emirates, Addis Ababa · mofaic.gov.ae

Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.

United Arab Emirates at a glance

Capital: Abu Dhabi · Currency: United Arab Emirates dirham (AED, د.إ) · Official languages: Arabic · Calling code: +971

Plugs and voltage

Some of your plugs fit (C); for type E, F, J, L plugs bring a travel adapter for the United Arab Emirates's sockets (C, G).

More about entering the United Arab Emirates →

Easier destinations near the United Arab Emirates for Ethiopian passport holders

• 🇧🇭 Bahrain — e-Visa
• 🇬🇪 Georgia — e-Visa
• 🇯🇴 Jordan — e-Visa
• 🇴🇲 Oman — e-Visa
• 🇶🇦 Qatar — e-Visa

The other way round

🇦🇪 Emirati passport holders visiting Ethiopia: Emirati passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Ethiopia, usually at the airport or land border.

The Ethiopian passport at a glance

All destinations for Ethiopia passport holders → · Who needs a visa for the United Arab Emirates →

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