Egypt visa requirements for Ethiopia citizens
Updated 2026-07-07 · verified against the Passport Index dataset
Entry details
Holders of a Ethiopia passport need a visa obtained in advance when visiting Egypt. The Ethiopia passport currently ranks #180 of 199 worldwide, with 44 destinations reachable visa-free or via visa on arrival / eTA.
Egypt is middling in how freely it admits visitors, admitting 123 of the world's 198 other passports without a prior visa; its own passport ranks #162 with 52 open destinations. Both sit in Africa, where regional agreements often shape entry rules. Access is actually lopsided the other way — Egypt citizens enter Ethiopia more easily (e-visa required).
In the opposite direction, Egypt citizens travelling to Ethiopia face: e-visa required.
How to get the visa
Official Egypt e-Visa portal · fee: $25. Applying directly through the government portal is always the cheapest option.
Apply on the official portal →