Ethiopia passport → Iran
Do Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Iran?
Ethiopian passport holders need an eVisa for Iran. You apply and pay online before you travel.
Sources differ on this route: another dataset lists it as visa on arrival (30 days). Confirm on the official website 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.
Iran at a glance
- Capital
- Tehran
- Currency
- Iranian rial (IRR)
- Languages
- Persian (Farsi)
- Calling code
- +98
- Region
- Southern Asia
Iran for other passports
- EthiopiaeVisa
IndiaeVisa
United StatesVisa required
United KingdomVisa required
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free15 days
ChinaVisa-free21 days
SingaporeVisa-free15 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladesheVisa
Sri LankaeVisa
NepaleVisa
NigeriaVisa on arrival30 days
PhilippineseVisa
Nearby in Southern Asia for Ethiopian passport holders
- BangladeshVisa on arrival30 days
MaldivesVisa on arrival30 days- Sri LankaVisa on arrival30 days
AfghanistaneVisa
BhutaneVisa- PakistaneVisa30 days
- IndiaVisa required
- NepalVisa required
Common questions
Do Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Iran?
Ethiopian passport holders need an eVisa for Iran. You apply and pay online before you travel.
How long can Ethiopian citizens stay in Iran?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Ethiopian citizens get a visa on arrival in Iran?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Ethiopian citizens visit without a visa?
41 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Ethiopia passport ranks #85 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Ethiopian citizens (edited 15 Aug 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Iran before you travel.