United Arab Emirates e-Visa for citizens of Ethiopia: online application, fees and processing time 2026
Yes, an e-Visa is required: citizens of Ethiopia apply online before departure.
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Our guide to the United Arab Emirates visa from Ethiopia
Ethiopian citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates, normally an electronic visa (eVisa) applied for online before departure.
Ethiopian travellers are not visa-exempt for the UAE. The application is usually made through the official ICP portal, or via an airline (Emirates, Etihad) or a hotel that sponsors the request. The fee amount and validity should be confirmed on the official portal before any payment.
Do you need a visa?
Yes. As an Ethiopian national you must hold a visa before entering the UAE. The common channel is the electronic tourist visa obtained online. Check on the official portal which duration (short-stay or extended-stay visa) fits your trip.
How much does an e-visa for the United Arab Emirates cost from Ethiopia?
The official fee for an e-visa for the United Arab Emirates is not published in a source we can verify. Check the amount on the official portal before paying anything, third-party sites often add service fees on top.
What does a visa for the United Arab Emirates really cost?
- Government feeNot published in a source we can verify
- Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top
What documents are required for an e-visa for the United Arab Emirates?
Documents required for an e-visa for the United Arab Emirates:
- Passport valid 6 months beyond stay
- Online application (no paper form)
- Digital photo (recent)
- Visa fee payment
- Return or onward ticket
- Travel medical insurance
- Proof of accommodation
Documents and fees
Prepare a passport valid for at least six months from entry, a compliant photo, a copy of the passport page and, depending on the case, proof of a return ticket and accommodation. The fee is not fixed here: check the official ICP portal for the current price and the validity granted.
How to apply for an e-visa for the United Arab Emirates from Ethiopia
- 1Fill in the form on the destination’s official portal.
- 2Upload the required documents (passport, photo, supporting papers).
- 3Pay the fee online by card.
- 4Receive the authorisation by email, usually without a consular visit.
- 5Show the authorisation, printed or on your phone, at boarding.
How and where to apply
Apply online through the ICP (icp.gov.ae) or Dubai's GDRFA (gdrfad.gov.ae), or have your airline or hotel sponsor the application. Create an account or use the app, complete the form, upload your photo and passport, then pay the fee. A sponsor (hotel, agency or resident) is often required.
Where do you apply for a visa for the United Arab Emirates from Ethiopia?
An e-visa for the United Arab Emirates is filed entirely online: there is no counter to visit and no file to hand in. The only address that matters is the official portal.
- The application, the supporting documents and the payment all go through the official portal, from any country.
- Lookalike sites copy the portal’s name and layout, then resell the same application with a margin. Check the domain before you type in a passport number.
- The authorisation arrives by email. Keep a printed copy, some airlines ask for it at boarding.
You live in Ethiopia on another passport?
The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Ethiopia but travel on another country's passport, the rule on this page is not yours. Filing usually still happens from your country of residence, at the post competent for it, but the requirement itself comes from your passport.
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How long does an e-visa for the United Arab Emirates take?
No verified processing time is published for this route. Apply as early as your travel dates allow, and never book non-refundable travel before the e-visa is granted.
Processing and tips
UAE eVisa processing is often quick, but allow several working days. Enter your details exactly as on the passport. Keep the visa (digital or printed) for boarding and watch both the expiry date and the permitted length of stay to avoid overstay fines.
Before you fly, and at the border
Passport validity, border checks, minors, overstays: the rules common to every trip are gathered on our travel tips page. Formalities before you leave
Common mistakes
Do not confuse the visa validity with the permitted length of stay: overstaying triggers daily penalties. Use an official channel or a recognised sponsor rather than an unverified intermediary, and check that the name on the visa matches the passport exactly before travelling.
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Other visa types for United Arab Emirates
A tourist stay is not the only purpose. These are the other permits the destination issues and that your nationality is eligible for, each with its own fee and processing time.
Official sources
- UAE Federal Authority for Identity & Citizenship (ICP)
- GDRFA Dubai: entry permits & visas
- UAE Government official portal (u.ae)
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