Ethiopia visa for Mauritanian citizens

Ethiopian citizens planning a journey to Mauritania will find the e-visa application process straightforward, offering access through various categories like tourist, business, or family visas, among the six available options. Securing permission online typically involves a fee, with many e-visas costing approximately 70 USD, making it convenient for short-term stays. The stark transition from Ethiopia's fertile highlands to Mauritania's expansive Saharan landscapes and Atlantic coastline marks a truly continental traverse, a journey unlike any other within Africa. Travelers should anticipate connecting flights, often through major hubs, and account for a significant time zone difference when preparing their itinerary, along with the prevalence of Arabic and Hassaniya in everyday communication.

Visa on arrival90d stay· verified 2026-05-27

Entry requirements

Passport validity
6+ months
Blank pages
2+
Funds proof
Required
Health insurance
Not required

Visa options

TouristTourist Visa (30 days)
30d$52valid 1mo
Apply
TouristTourist Visa (90 days)
90d$72valid 3mo
Apply
TransitTransit Visa (TV)
Apply
BusinessConference Visa (CV, 30 days)
30d$32valid 1mo
Apply
BusinessInvestment Visa (IV, 30 days single entry)
30d$32valid 1mo
Apply
BusinessInvestment Visa (IV, 90 days multiple entry)
90d$42multiple-entryvalid 3mo
Apply
BusinessInvestment Visa (IV, 6 months multiple entry)
180d$62multiple-entryvalid 6mo
Apply
BusinessInvestment Visa (IV, 12 months multiple entry)
365d$122multiple-entryvalid 1y
Apply
WorkForeign Business Firm Employment Visa (WV, 30 days)
30d$42valid 1mo
Apply
WorkEthiopian Government Employment Visa (GV, 30 days)
30d$32valid 1mo
Apply
OtherJournalist Visa (JV, 30 days)
30d$42valid 1mo
Apply
WorkEthiopian Private Business Firm Work Visa (PE, 30 days)
30d$32valid 1mo
Apply
WorkInternational Organizations / Embassies Work Visa (RI, 30 days)
30d$52valid 1mo
Apply
WorkEthiopian Government Institutions Short Task Visa (GIV, 30 days)
30d$22valid 1mo
Apply
WorkEthiopian Government Institutions Short Task Visa (GIV, 90 days)
90d$82multiple-entryvalid 3mo
Apply
WorkEthiopian Government Institutions Short Task Visa (GIV, 6 months)
180d$122multiple-entryvalid 6mo
Apply
WorkNon-Governmental Organizations (NGO) Work Visa (NV, 30 days)
30d$62valid 1mo
Apply
WorkNon-Governmental Organizations (NGO) Work Visa (NV, 90 days)
90dmultiple-entryvalid 3mo
Apply
OtherVisa-exempt Entry for Kenyan and Djiboutian Nationals
30d$0valid 1mo
TouristTourist Visa Extension
Apply
WorkInvestment Visa Extension
Apply
WorkGovernment Employment Visa Extension
Apply
WorkGovernment Institutions Short Task Visa Extension
Apply
WorkForeign Business Firm Employment Visa Extension
Apply
WorkEthiopian Private Business Firm Work Visa Extension
Apply
WorkInternational Organizations/Embassies Work Visa Extension
Apply
BusinessGeneric Business Visa
Apply
StudentStudent Visa
FamilyFamily/Dependent Visa

Visa on arrival only at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. e-Visa for 30 or 90 days.

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