Embassy
Embassy of Ethiopia in Conakry
Conakry
Ethiopia visa requirements for Guinean citizens
Guinean citizens get a visa on arrival in Ethiopia, for up to 90 days.
Passport
GIN
Guinea
Going to
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
Embassies for this trip
Book an appointment before you go.
Coming from Guinea
- Plugs C E F LAdapter for some
- 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 guinean citizens need a visa for Ethiopia?
Guinean citizens get a visa on arrival in Ethiopia, for up to 90 days.
How long can guinean 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. Guinean 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?
Ethiopian citizens need an eVisa for Guinea. Apply on the official website.
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 guinean citizens?
Rwanda, Burundi, Comoros, Madagascar Malawi, and 3 more let guinean 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 passport?
It ranks #81 and reaches 51 destinations without applying ahead.
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