Philippines passport to Ethiopia

Visa on arrival for Philippines passport holders.

PhilippinesEthiopiaShort stay
Visa on arrival

Philippines passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Ethiopia — no application before you fly, but expect a fee and a queue at the border.

This is short-stay visitor policy only. It does not let you work, study or settle in Ethiopia — that needs a residence permit.

Passport Index · updated 17 February 2026Ethiopia's official immigration service
How long you can stay
Set on the visa issued at the border
Ethiopia passports in Philippines
Visa-free · 30 days
Getting in
You get the visa at the airport or land border when you arrive. Expect a form, usually a fee and a queue, and carry proof of onward travel.
Long stay

Staying in Ethiopia longer

Living here takes a residence permit. 5 routes researched:

Ethiopia visas and residency routes
What changes

Philippines and Ethiopia side by side

PhilippinesEthiopia
CapitalManilaAddis Ababa
LanguagesFilipino, EnglishAmharic, Oromo, Somali, Tigrinya, Afar
CurrencyPhilippine PesoEthiopian Birr
GDP per person (2025)$4,171$933
Population116.8M135.5M

GDP and population: World Bank.