Ethiopia visa requirements for Guinea-Bissauan citizens
Guinea-Bissauan citizens get a visa on arrival in Ethiopia, for up to 90 days.
GNB
Guinea-Bissau
ETH
Ethiopia
Visa on arrival
Get it at the airport or border.
- Visa
- On arrival
- Max stay
- 90 days (3 months)
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
Visa on arrival is obtainable only at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. e-Visa holders must arrive via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. e-Visa is available for 30 or 90 days.
What to do
Bring the arrival fee in cash, in a widely accepted currency, plus a passport photo.
Have your return or onward ticket and accommodation details ready.
Queue at the visa-on-arrival desk before immigration in Ethiopia.
Ways into Ethiopia
Visit for a holiday, family visit or other non-business trip.
eVisa30-day tourist eVisaAn online visa for holidays and other non-business visits.
- Stay
- 30 days
- Fee
- US$62
- Processing
- 3 days
- Entries
- Single
How to apply
- Apply on the official visa website.
- Upload your documents and pay.
- Download your approved visa before travel.
Documents required
- Passport valid 6 months from arrival
- Colour passport scan
- Recent colour passport photo
- Enter only through Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
- Your visa starts on your planned arrival date.
eVisa90-day tourist eVisaAn online visa for longer holidays and other non-business visits.
- Stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- US$152
- Processing
- 3 days
- Entries
- Single
How to apply
- Check that the website offers 90 days.
- Apply online, upload documents and pay.
- Download your approved visa.
Documents required
- Passport valid 6 months from arrival
- Passport scan
- Recent passport photo
- Enter only through Addis Ababa Bole International Airport; validity starts on planned arrival.
- The fee list includes this option, but online availability was not confirmed.
Visa requiredEmbassy visit visaAn embassy visa for holidays or family visits.
- Processing
- 1–3 days
How to apply
- Check the embassy's visit visa rules.
- Follow its application steps.
Official pageDocuments required
- Passport valid 6 months
Sources (31)Last updated 11 November 2026
- Immigration and Citizenship Service
- Official immigration application portal
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs: travel page and Visa Services navigation
- Official Ethiopian e-Visa portal
- General e-visa requirements and notices
- E-visa terms and conditions
- Official e-visa application form
- Visa status and download instructions
- Tourist Visa
- Tourist Visa on Arrival and Visa Exemptions
- Embassy in Washington: Visa Service Details
- Embassy in Paris: Visas
- Official Ethiopian Consulate in Norway: e-Visa
- Immigration and Citizenship Service guideline hosted by Ethiopian Airlines
- Business and Related Studies Visa
- Workshop/Conference Visa
- Investment Visa
- Food Summit Conference Visa
- Food Summit event announcement
- Student Visa
- Foreign Business Firm Employment Visa
- Non-Governmental Organisations Work Visa
- Government Institutions Short Task Visa
- Journalist Visa
- Entertainment Industry Visa
- Medical Treatment Visa
- Religion Visa
- Sports Competition and Training Visa
- Residence Visa
- Temporary Residence Permit Through Marriage
- Ethiopian Origin ID
Coming from Guinea-Bissau
- Plugs C E F LNo adapter
- MoneyETB Br
- Time+3h
- DrivingOn the rightSame as home
- LanguageAmharic
- Emergency911 police
Planning your Ethiopia trip
Best time to go: October to February is the dry, sunniest season in Addis Ababa. Many highland tourist sites have a similar climate, while lower areas can be much hotter.
- LalibelaSee churches cut into rock.
- AxumSee huge stone monuments called obelisks.
- GondarVisit its castles and historic religious sites.
- HararExplore historic mosques and cultural heritage.
Scams to watch for in Ethiopia
- Higher tourist prices and market brokersSellers may quote foreigners higher prices. Brokers steer you towards certain shops and receive a payment from the seller. Their involvement can make it harder to negotiate a lower price.
- Sales-tray distraction theftSomeone holds up a tray of goods with one hand while using the other hand to reach into your pocket. The goods draw your attention away from your belongings.
- Pickpocketing in crowds and shared transportThieves take belongings while people are crowded together or distracted. Visible cameras, backpacks and other tourist items can attract attention.
About Ethiopia
Ethiopia is a landlocked federal republic in the Horn of Africa, on a high interior plateau.
- Capital
- Addis Ababa
- Money
- Ethiopian birr (Br)
- Languages
- Amharic
- Time zone
- UTC+03:00
- Cars drive on the
- right side
- Calling code
- +251
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Questions
Do guinea-bissauan citizens need a visa for Ethiopia?
Guinea-Bissauan citizens get a visa on arrival in Ethiopia, for up to 90 days.
How long can guinea-bissauan citizens stay in Ethiopia?
Up to 90 days each visit with the visa on arrival rule. Staying longer can mean a fine or a ban from coming back.
Can I get the Ethiopia visa at the airport?
Yes. Guinea-Bissauan citizens get the visa when they land in Ethiopia. Carry cash for the fee, a passport photo, your return ticket and hotel details.
Do ethiopian citizens need a visa for Guinea-Bissau?
Ethiopian citizens get a visa on arrival in Guinea-Bissau, for up to 90 days.
Do other Africa passports get easier entry to Ethiopia?
Djibouti, Kenya, Algeria, Angola Benin, and 5 more can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Ethiopia are easier for guinea-bissauan citizens?
Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, Comoros Madagascar, and 3 more let guinea-bissauan citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Ethiopia?
Bring the arrival fee in cash, in a widely accepted currency, plus a passport photo. Have your return or onward ticket and accommodation details ready.
What money is used in Ethiopia?
Ethiopian birr (Br). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in Ethiopia?
Amharic.
How strong is the Guinea-Bissau passport?
It ranks #83 and reaches 48 destinations without applying ahead.
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