Syria passport → Ethiopia

Do Syrian citizens need a visa for Ethiopia?

Visa required in advance

Syrian passport holders need a visa for Ethiopia, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

What this means for your trip

Start early. Some countries take the whole application online; others need a visa-centre appointment for fingerprints, and waits can be long in peak season.
Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, tax returns, an employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.

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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

SyriaVisa required
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 Syrian passport holders

BurundiVisa on arrival30 days
ComorosVisa on arrival45 days
MadagascarVisa on arrival60 days
MozambiqueVisa on arrival30 days
RwandaVisa on arrival30 days
TanzaniaVisa on arrival90 days
KenyaeTA90 days
SeychelleseTA90 days

Common questions

Do Syrian citizens need a visa for Ethiopia?

Syrian passport holders need a visa for Ethiopia, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

How long can Syrian citizens stay in Ethiopia?

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

Can Syrian citizens get a visa on arrival in Ethiopia?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can Syrian citizens visit without a visa?

26 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Syria passport ranks #93 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.