Ethiopian visa for Afghan citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Afghan passport holders visiting Ethiopia for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Afghan citizens to enter Ethiopia for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Ethiopia e-visa for Afghan citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Ethiopia visa on arrival for Afghan citizens | Not Available | |
Ethiopia tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Afghan passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Ethiopia.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Ethiopia.
If you are looking for Ethiopia visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Afghanistan, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Ethiopia nearest your place of residence.
- New Delhi: The Embassy of in New Delhi, ~ 1078.43 kilometers (670.10 mi) away from Kabul, Afghanistan. (Working hours: Open now. Close in 3 hours 36 minutes).
- Muscat: The Embassy of in Muscat, ~ 1459.45 kilometers (906.86 mi) away from Kabul, Afghanistan. (Working hours: Close now).
Ethiopia visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Ethiopia diplomatic mission offices to Afghanistan for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Afghanistan traveling to Ethiopia from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Afghanistan) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 38 | N/A |
| 2009 | 43 | 13.16% |
| 2010 | 47 | 9.30% |
| 2011 | 52 | 10.64% |
| 2012 | 60 | 15.38% |
| 2013 | 68 | 13.33% |
| 2014 | 77 | 13.24% |
| 2015 | 86 | 11.69% |
| 2016 | 87 | 1.16% |
| 2017 | 93 | 6.90% |
| 2018 | 85 | -8.60% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Ethiopia & Afghanistan comparison
Ethiopia's area is approximately 1,000,000 km2 (386,102 sq mi), while the area of Afghanistan is approximately 652,860 km2 (252,070 sq mi). This means Afghanistan is 53.17% smaller than Ethiopia.
As of October 2025, Ethiopia's population is ~129.7 million people - 86,272,911 more people than the population of Afghanistan.
We have highlighted Ethiopia & Afghanistan’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Ethiopia | Afghanistan | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 129,736,409 | 43,463,498 | 86.3 million more people live in Ethiopia than Afghanistan |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 11 | 69 | Ethiopia has 58 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Afghanistan. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 12 | 6 | Ethiopia passport holders can visit 6 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 72 | 44 | Ethiopian hosts 28 more foreign missions than Afghanistan. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Afghanistan travel to Ethiopia in one year?
The number of visitors from Afghanistan visiting Ethiopia in 2018 was approximately 85.
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- Addis Ababa to Kabul: 3681.97 km (2287.87 mi)
- Travel time: 7 hours 40 minutes
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