Ethiopia visa on arrival for citizens of Madagascar: conditions and fees 2026
A visa is required for Ethiopia, and citizens of Madagascar can obtain it on arrival, for stays up to 3 months.
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Processing time
On arrival
Allowed stay
3 months
Our guide to the Ethiopia visa from Madagascar
Travellers holding a Madagascar passport need a visa for Ethiopia. The verified route is a visa on arrival, requested at the immigration visa counter at the airport or border, depending on the point of entry.
The visa on arrival is requested when entering Ethiopia, before completing immigration formalities. Prepare the items requested by the authorities and an accepted payment method. The stay duration associated with the visa is 3 months.
Do you need a visa?
Yes, travellers holding a Madagascar passport need a visa to enter Ethiopia. For this route, the verified regime is a visa on arrival. The application is made at the relevant service desk at the point of entry, subject to the procedures applied by Ethiopian authorities.
How much does a visa for Ethiopia cost from Madagascar?
The official fee for a visa for Ethiopia 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 Ethiopia really cost?
- Government feeNot published in a source we can verify
- Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top
What documents are required for a visa for Ethiopia?
Documents required for a visa for Ethiopia:
- Passport valid 6 months beyond stay
- Online application (no paper form)
- Passport scan (data page)
- Digital photo (recent)
- Visa fee payment
Documents and fees
The required documents, fee amount, accepted currency and payment methods are not specified here. Consult the official portal or the relevant embassy for requirements applicable to a Madagascar passport. If the official source confirms that cash payment is accepted, bring exact change where possible.
How to apply for a visa for Ethiopia from Madagascar
- 1Check before departure that your entry point actually issues the visa on arrival.
- 2Prepare the supporting documents and the fee, often required in cash.
- 3Complete the form at the dedicated counter after landing.
- 4Pay the fee and collect the sticker before immigration control.
How to apply
On arrival in Ethiopia, go to the visa counter before continuing with immigration formalities. Follow the officers’ instructions, provide the requested documents and make payment using the accepted method. Before departure, check with the official portal or the relevant embassy that your chosen point of entry provides this service.
Where do you apply for a visa for Ethiopia from Madagascar?
A visa on arrival for Ethiopia is issued at the border post itself, at a counter placed before immigration control.
- Not every crossing issues it. Confirm that your specific airport or land border does before you book.
- The counter is reached after landing and before immigration. Follow the visa signs rather than the exit.
- The fee is usually paid on the spot, sometimes in cash and in a specific currency. Card is not guaranteed.
Using an online service
You never have to use an intermediary. If you would rather have a service fill in and file the application online for you before departure, iVisa does it for a service fee, charged on top of the official fees. It does not change the decision.
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You live in Madagascar on another passport?
The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Madagascar 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 a visa for Ethiopia take?
A visa on arrival is issued at the counter of the entry point when you cross the border: there is no processing time to plan for before departure.
Processing times and tips
No issuance time is stated in the verified information. Allow sufficient time on arrival to visit the visa counter and complete entry checks. The stay duration associated with the visa is 3 months. Before travelling, verify current conditions through the official portal or the relevant embassy.
Before you fly, and at the border
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Common mistakes
Do not assume that every point of entry applies the same visa-on-arrival procedures. Avoid arriving without checking documents, fees and payment arrangements with an official source. Do not confuse the associated stay duration, 3 months, with a visa validity period or an issuance time.
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Other visa types for Ethiopia
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
Guide generated automatically on September 11, 2026, from the verified catalogue.
Short-stay (tourism)
Visa on arrival
Entry regime
Visa on arrival
Duration
3 months
Student visa
Student visa
Duration
1 year
Price
60 USD
Processing time
15 business days
Official websiteVerified
Investor visa
Investor visa
Duration
1 year
Price
60–4,000 USD
Processing time
30 business days
Official websiteVerified
Business eVisa
Consular visa
Duration
90 days
Processing time
3 business days
Official websiteVerified
Work visa
Work visa
Duration
1 year
Price
400–1,000 USD
Processing time
30 business days
Official websiteVerified
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