Latvia passport → Ethiopia
Do Latvian citizens need a visa for Ethiopia?
Latvian passport holders need an eVisa for Ethiopia. You apply and pay online before you travel.
Sources differ on this route: another dataset lists it as visa on arrival (90 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.
Ethiopia at a glance
- Capital
- Addis Ababa
- Currency
- Ethiopian birr (ETB)
- Languages
- Amharic
- Calling code
- +251
- Region
- Eastern Africa
Ethiopia for other passports
- LatviaeVisa
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 Latvian passport holders
MauritiusVisa-free90 days
SeychellesVisa-free90 days
ZambiaVisa-free90 days
BurundiVisa on arrival30 days
ComorosVisa on arrival45 days
MadagascarVisa on arrival90 days
MalawiVisa on arrival90 days
MozambiqueVisa on arrival30 days
Common questions
Do Latvian citizens need a visa for Ethiopia?
Latvian passport holders need an eVisa for Ethiopia. You apply and pay online before you travel.
How long can Latvian citizens stay in Ethiopia?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Latvian citizens get a visa on arrival in Ethiopia?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Latvian citizens visit without a visa?
152 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Latvia passport ranks #12 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Latvian citizens (edited 16 Apr 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.