Ethiopia visa for Eswatini citizens

Travelers from Ethiopia planning a visit to the Kingdom of Eswatini will find that a visa is required for entry. With up to five available visa types, including options for tourist, business, student, and work permits, applicants can choose the category best suited for their trip to this landlocked Southern African nation. Unlike many intra-African routes, the journey often involves a significant flight south, typically connecting through Johannesburg, South Africa, making the total travel time around eight hours of flying across approximately 4,000 kilometers. While specific costs and standard stay durations vary by visa type, all prospective visitors should prepare for associated fees and application processing times, noting that the local currency, the Lilangeni, is pegged to the South African Rand.

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 at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. eVisa available for 30 or 90 days.

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