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EthiopiaEthiopia visa requirements for Syria citizens (2026)
Embassy visa required. Yes. Syria passport holders need a visa for Ethiopia that must be issued before travel, usually with an embassy or visa-center appointment. Usually 2–6 weeks after the embassy appointment.
Embassy visa required. Apply in person at the embassy, consulate or official visa center.
VTBy the Visa and Trips editorial teamLast updated
Ethiopia visa requirements for Syria citizens
- Requirement
- Embassy visa required
- Allowed stay
- Set by the embassy on your visa
- Embassy processing
- Usually 2–6 weeks after the embassy appointment
Typical estimate
Documents needed
- Completed visa application form
- Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages (plus old passports)
- 2 recent passport photos to the embassy’s spec
- Bank statements (often the last 3–6 months)
- Employment / leave letter or business / study proof
- Hotel bookings and a flight reservation
- Travel medical insurance where required
- Appointment confirmation and biometrics (fingerprints)
How Syria citizens apply for the Ethiopia visa
- Choose the right visa category (tourist / visitor).
- Book an appointment at the embassy or official visa center.
- Gather documents: forms, photos, bank statements, bookings, insurance.
- Attend the appointment, give biometrics and pay the fee.
- Track the application and collect your passport.
Good to know
- Apply only on the official portal evisa.gov.et.
Easier alternatives for Syria passport holders
Countries in Eastern Africa and other popular destinations with simpler entry for the Syria passport than Ethiopia, easiest first. Only rules we have verified against an official source are listed.
| Destination | Requirement | Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | eTA / ETA required | Per visa terms |
| Sri Lanka | eTA / ETA required | Per visa terms |
| Thailand | e-Visa required | Per visa terms |
Ethiopia at a glance for travellers
- 119 of 198 passports can enter Ethiopia without a visa (visa-free, visa on arrival or an ETA).
- The Syria passport gets visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 24 destinations in our dataset.
Sources and last checked
| What | Official source | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Requirement & allowed stay | Open passport-index dataset (passportindex.org data, 17 Feb 2026) | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Fees, processing & entry formalities | Ethiopian eVisa: tourist | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Official portal | Ethiopia e-Visa portal | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Independent official overview | UK FCDO, Ethiopia entry requirements | 22 Oct 2026 |
The Visa and Trips editorial team checks these sources every week. See our editorial and verification policy.
Frequently asked questions
Do Syria citizens need a visa for Ethiopia?
Yes. Syria passport holders need a visa for Ethiopia that must be issued before travel, usually with an embassy or visa-center appointment. Usually 2–6 weeks after the embassy appointment.
What documents do Syria passport holders need for Ethiopia?
Completed visa application form; Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages (plus old passports); 2 recent passport photos to the embassy’s spec; Bank statements (often the last 3–6 months); Employment / leave letter or business / study proof; Hotel bookings and a flight reservation; Travel medical insurance where required; Appointment confirmation and biometrics (fingerprints).
Where do Syria passport holders apply for a Ethiopia visa?
At the embassy, consulate or official visa center of Ethiopia that serves your place of residence, usually in person with an appointment and biometrics.
How long does a Ethiopia visa take for Syria passport holders?
Usually 2–6 weeks after the embassy appointment (typical estimate). Appointment availability varies, so start several weeks before your trip.