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Visa on arrival

Visa on arrival. Zimbabwean 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 Zimbabwean citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Ethiopia or its official government website before you travel.

⚠ 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 Β· Currency: Ethiopian birr (ETB, Br) Β· Official languages: Amharic Β· Calling code: +251

Plugs and voltage

You need a travel adapter: Ethiopia uses plug types C, E, F, J, L, Zimbabwe uses G.

More about entering Ethiopia β†’

Easier destinations near Ethiopia for Zimbabwean passport holders

The other way round

πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ή Ethiopian passport holders visiting Zimbabwe: Ethiopian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Zimbabwe, usually at the airport or land border.

The Zimbabwean passport at a glance

36visa-free
1ETA
20visa on arrival
44e-Visa
97visa required

All destinations for Zimbabwe passport holders β†’ Β· Who needs a visa for Ethiopia β†’

Questions

Do Zimbabwean citizens need a visa for Ethiopia?

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

Does an Ethiopian need a visa for Zimbabwe?

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