Burkina Faso passport → Ethiopia

Do Burkinabe citizens need a visa for Ethiopia?

Visa on arrival90 days

Burkinabe 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

Burkina FasoVisa 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 Burkinabe passport holders

RwandaVisa-free30 days
ComorosVisa on arrival45 days
MadagascarVisa on arrival90 days
MauritiusVisa on arrival60 days
MozambiqueVisa on arrival30 days
SeychellesVisa on arrival90 days
TanzaniaVisa on arrival
UgandaVisa on arrival

Common questions

Do Burkinabe citizens need a visa for Ethiopia?

Burkinabe 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 Burkinabe 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 Burkinabe citizens visit without a visa?

55 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Burkina Faso passport ranks #71 of 93 (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.