Ethiopian visa for Egyptian citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Egyptian passport holders visiting Ethiopia for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Egyptian citizens to enter Ethiopia for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Ethiopia e-visa for Egyptian citizens | Eligible | |
| Visa on arrival | Ethiopia visa on arrival for Egyptian citizens | Not Available | |
Ethiopia tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Egyptian passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Ethiopia.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Ethiopia.
If you are looking for Ethiopia visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Egypt, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Ethiopia nearest your place of residence.
- Cairo: The Embassy of Ethiopia in Cairo, Egypt (Working hours: Close now. Open in 9 hours 19 minutes)
Ethiopia visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Ethiopia diplomatic mission offices to Egypt for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Egypt traveling to Ethiopia from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Egypt) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 268 | N/A |
| 2009 | 299 | 11.57% |
| 2010 | 328 | 9.70% |
| 2011 | 366 | 11.59% |
| 2012 | 418 | 14.21% |
| 2013 | 477 | 14.11% |
| 2014 | 539 | 13.00% |
| 2015 | 605 | 12.24% |
| 2016 | 610 | 0.83% |
| 2017 | 653 | 7.05% |
| 2018 | 594 | -9.04% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Ethiopia & Egypt comparison
Ethiopia's area is approximately 1,000,000 km2 (386,102 sq mi), while the area of Egypt is approximately 1,002,450 km2 (387,047 sq mi). This means Egypt is 0.24% larger than Ethiopia.
As of April 2024, Ethiopia's population is ~126.8 million people - 16,506,291 more people than the population of Egypt.
We have highlighted Ethiopia & Egypt’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Ethiopia | Egypt | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 126,781,844 | 110,275,553 | 16.5 million more people live in Ethiopia than Egypt |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 11 | 131 | Ethiopia has 120 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Egypt. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 12 | 16 | Ethiopia passport holders visit 4 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 72 | 159 | Ethiopian hosts 87 fewer foreign missions than Egypt. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Egypt travel to Ethiopia in one year?
The number of visitors from Egypt visiting Ethiopia in 2018 was approximately 594.
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Useful Information
- Addis Ababa to Cairo: 2015.61 km (1252.44 mi)
- Travel time: 4 hours 11 minutes
This page was last updated on: April 2024