Latvia passport → Ethiopia

Do Latvian citizens need a visa for Ethiopia?

eVisa (apply online)

Latvian passport holders need an eVisa for Ethiopia. You apply and pay online before you travel.

Heads-up: some sources list this route as visa on arrival (90 days).

What this means for your trip

Apply on the official government portal and keep a printed copy of the approval.
Processing usually takes a few working days; apply at least two weeks ahead.
Check that the eVisa type matches your purpose of travel.

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Ethiopia at a glance

Capital: Addis Ababa
Currency: Ethiopian birr (ETB)
Languages: Amharic
Calling code: +251
Region: Eastern Africa

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Ethiopia for other passports

LatviaeVisa
IndiaVisa on arrival90 days
United StatesVisa on arrival90 days
United KingdomVisa on arrival90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa on arrival90 days
ChinaVisa on arrival90 days
SingaporeVisa on arrival90 days
PakistaneVisa90 days
BangladesheVisa90 days
Sri LankaeVisa90 days
NepaleVisa90 days
NigeriaVisa on arrival90 days
PhilippinesVisa on arrival90 days

Nearby in Eastern Africa for Latvian passport holders

MauritiusVisa-free90 days
SeychellesVisa-free90 days
ZambiaVisa-free90 days
BurundiVisa on arrival30 days
ComorosVisa on arrival45 days
MadagascarVisa on arrival90 days
MalawiVisa on arrival90 days
MozambiqueVisa on arrival30 days

Common questions

Do Latvian citizens need a visa for Ethiopia?

Latvian passport holders need an eVisa for Ethiopia. You apply and pay online before you travel.

How long can Latvian citizens stay in Ethiopia?

The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.

Can Latvian citizens get a visa on arrival in Ethiopia?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can Latvian citizens visit without a visa?

152 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Latvia passport ranks #12 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.