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๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ฟ Does a Tanzanian need a visa for Ethiopia ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡น?

Visa on arrival

Visa on arrival. Tanzanian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Ethiopia, usually at the airport or land border.

Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Tanzanian citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Ethiopia or its official government website before you travel.

โš  U.S. State Department travel advisory for Ethiopia: Level 3: Reconsider Travel (updated 27 August 2026). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.

What this means for your trip

A visa on arrival is issued at the port of entry. Expect a fee, a passport photo and sometimes proof of onward travel and accommodation.

Not every airport or land border issues it, and some nationalities are sent to secondary checks; confirm the entry point before you travel.

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.

Ethiopia at a glance

Capital: Addis Ababa ยท Currency: Ethiopian birr (ETB, Br) ยท Official languages: Amharic ยท Calling code: +251

Plugs and voltage

You need a travel adapter: Ethiopia uses plug types C, E, F, J, L, Tanzania uses G. Mains voltage differs (Ethiopia: 220 V; Tanzania: 230 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100โ€“240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.

More about entering Ethiopia โ†’

Easier destinations near Ethiopia for Tanzanian passport holders

The other way round

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡น Ethiopian passport holders visiting Tanzania: Ethiopian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Tanzania, usually at the airport or land border.

The Tanzanian passport at a glance

45visa-free
2ETA
18visa on arrival
33e-Visa
100visa required

All destinations for Tanzania passport holders โ†’ ยท Who needs a visa for Ethiopia โ†’

Questions

Do Tanzanian citizens need a visa for Ethiopia?

Tanzanian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Ethiopia, usually at the airport or land border.

Does an Ethiopian need a visa for Tanzania?

Ethiopian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Tanzania, usually at the airport or land border.