→ France visa for Ethiopian citizens
Embarking on your journey from Ethiopia to France requires careful planning, as an Ethiopian passport holder will need to secure a visa, with four types available including tourist and business options. The cost for a standard Schengen visa, which covers France, is typically €80, and processing can take up to 15 days, so be sure to apply well in advance of your intended travel. While France is known for its robust public transportation, understanding basic French phrases will greatly enhance your experience navigating Paris or the French Riviera. Flights commonly depart from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, and you'll need to adjust to a time difference of approximately 3 to 5 hours depending on daylight saving.
Visa required· verified 2026-05-27
Entry requirements
- Passport validity
- 3+ months
- Blank pages
- 2+
- Onward ticket
- Required
- Funds proof
- Required
- Health insurance
- Required
- Yellow fever cert.
- Required
- Biometrics
- Required
Visa options
TouristShort-stay Schengen visa (Uniform Schengen visa, type C – tourism)
90dmultiple-entryvalid 6mo
Apply BusinessShort-stay Schengen visa (Uniform Schengen visa, type C – business)
90dmultiple-entryvalid 6mo
Apply FamilyShort-stay Schengen visa (Uniform Schengen visa, type C – family/private visit)
90dmultiple-entryvalid 6mo
Apply StudentShort-stay Schengen visa (Uniform Schengen visa, type C – short course/internship ≤3 months)
90dmultiple-entryvalid 6mo
Apply OtherLong-stay visa (Visa de long séjour valant titre de séjour – VLS‑TS, general category)
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
Apply OtherLong-stay visa (VLS – to apply for residence permit after arrival, “VLS non‑TS”)
90dvalid 3mo
Apply WorkTalent – European Union Blue Card (long-stay visa / residence permit)
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
Apply WorkTalent – European Union Blue Card (multi‑year residence permit following VLS‑TS)
1460dmultiple-entryvalid 4y
Apply WorkTalent Passport – long‑stay visa for international talent (other than EU Blue Card)
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
Apply FamilyLong-stay visa for family reunification (VLS‑TS “Family” / family reunification)
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
Apply FamilyLong-stay visa for spouse of French national (VLS‑TS – “Spouse of French citizen”)
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
Apply FamilyLong-stay visa for minor children joining family (VLS – “Minor child”)
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
Apply OtherLong-stay visa “Visitor” (non‑VLS‑TS temporary visitor, no work)
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
Apply WorkLong-stay visa for “Passeport Talent – Innovative project founder”
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
Apply WorkLong-stay visa for “Passeport Talent – Highly qualified employee (outside EU Blue Card thresholds)”
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
Apply Working HolidayLong-stay visa for Working Holiday (France bilateral working holiday schemes)
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
Apply HumanitarianHumanitarian long-stay visa
Apply MedicalLong-stay visa for medical treatment (under “Visitor” or specific medical visa)
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
Apply MedicalShort-stay visa for medical treatment (Schengen, type C – medical reasons)
90dmultiple-entryvalid 6mo
Apply OtherShort-stay national visa for overseas territories (French overseas collectivities)
90dmultiple-entryvalid 6mo
Apply OtherLong-stay visa for overseas territories (French overseas collectivities)
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
Apply