United States passport to Ethiopia
Visa on arrival for United States passport holders.
United StatesEthiopiaShort stayVisa on arrival
United States 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 United States
- Visa required
- 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:
- Work / sponsored ×2
- Investment
- Family
- Student
What changes
United States and Ethiopia side by side
| United States | Ethiopia | |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Washington D.C. | Addis Ababa |
| Languages | English | Amharic, Oromo, Somali, Tigrinya, Afar |
| Currency | US Dollar | Ethiopian Birr |
| GDP per person (2025) | $90,027 | $933 |
| Population | 341.8M | 135.5M |
GDP and population: World Bank.