North Korea passport → Ethiopia

Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Ethiopia?

Visa on arrival90 days

North Korean passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Ethiopia for up to 90 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.

What this means for your trip

Keep the visa fee ready, ideally in US dollars or the local currency, plus passport photos.
Expect to show a return ticket, hotel booking and proof of funds at the counter.
Some countries also offer the same visa online, which can save queueing on arrival.

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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

North KoreaVisa on arrival90 days
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 North Korean passport holders

BurundiVisa on arrival30 days
ComorosVisa on arrival45 days
MadagascarVisa on arrival60 days
MalawiVisa on arrival90 days
MozambiqueVisa on arrival30 days
RwandaVisa on arrival30 days
TanzaniaVisa on arrival90 days
KenyaeTA90 days

Common questions

Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Ethiopia?

North Korean passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Ethiopia for up to 90 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.

How long can North Korean citizens stay in Ethiopia?

Up to 90 days under the current visa on arrival rule. Longer stays need a different visa.

How many countries can North Korean citizens visit without a visa?

36 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The North Korea passport ranks #88 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.