Bhutan passport → Ethiopia
Do Bhutanese citizens need a visa for Ethiopia?
Bhutanese passport holders need an eVisa for Ethiopia for up to 90 days. You apply and pay online before you travel.
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.
Ethiopia at a glance
- Capital
- Addis Ababa
- Currency
- Ethiopian birr (ETB)
- Languages
- Amharic
- Calling code
- +251
- Region
- Eastern Africa
Ethiopia for other passports
- BhutaneVisa90 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 Bhutanese passport holders
ZambiaVisa-free90 days
BurundiVisa on arrival30 days
ComorosVisa on arrival45 days
MadagascarVisa on arrival90 days
MalawiVisa on arrival30 days
MauritiusVisa on arrival60 days
MozambiqueVisa on arrival30 days
RwandaVisa on arrival30 days
Common questions
Do Bhutanese citizens need a visa for Ethiopia?
Bhutanese passport holders need an eVisa for Ethiopia for up to 90 days. You apply and pay online before you travel.
How long can Bhutanese citizens stay in Ethiopia?
Up to 90 days under the current evisa rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can Bhutanese citizens get a visa on arrival in Ethiopia?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Bhutanese citizens visit without a visa?
49 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Bhutan passport ranks #78 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Bhutanese citizens (edited 5 Sept 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Ethiopia before you travel.