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🇨🇭 Switzerland to Ethiopia: visa and entry requirements 🇪🇹

e-VisaOrdinary passport

e-Visa · Single-entry electronic tourist visa available for 30 or 90 days; any extension is separate · Swiss ordinary-passport holders are eligible for Ethiopia's government electronic tourist visa and should arrange the single-entry permission before travel. The official service offers 30-day and 90-day tourist products, so 90 days is the highest published initial product rather than an automatic stay for every applicant. Visa validity begins on the intended entry date supplied in the application, which must not be confused with the processing date, and the passport must remain valid for at least six months from intended entry. Normal processing is stated as three days; any extension is a separate procedure and the border authority retains the final admission decision.

Current statuse-Visa
Applies toOrdinary passport
Max staySingle-entry electronic tourist visa available for 30 or 90 days; any extension is separate · Swiss ordinary-passport holders are eligible for Ethiopia's government electronic tourist visa and should arrange the single-entry permission before travel. The official service offers 30-day and 90-day tourist products, so 90 days is the highest published initial product rather than an automatic stay for every applicant. Visa validity begins on the intended entry date supplied in the application, which must not be confused with the processing date, and the passport must remain valid for at least six months from intended entry. Normal processing is stated as three days; any extension is a separate procedure and the border authority retains the final admission decision.
Last verifiedJuly 16, 2026
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Route Brief

Central route brief

Current tourism rule for Switzerland ordinary passport holders traveling to Ethiopia: e-Visa · Single-entry electronic tourist visa available for 30 or 90 days; any extension is separate · Swiss ordinary-passport holders are eligible for Ethiopia's government electronic tourist visa and should arrange the single-entry permission before travel. The official service offers 30-day and 90-day tourist products, so 90 days is the highest published initial product rather than an automatic stay for every applicant. Visa validity begins on the intended entry date supplied in the application, which must not be confused with the processing date, and the passport must remain valid for at least six months from intended entry. Normal processing is stated as three days; any extension is a separate procedure and the border authority retains the final admission decision..

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FAQ

Common questions about Switzerland to Ethiopia

Do Switzerland citizens need a visa for Ethiopia?

For ordinary passports, Bilig currently models this route as e-Visa · Single-entry electronic tourist visa available for 30 or 90 days; any extension is separate · Swiss ordinary-passport holders are eligible for Ethiopia's government electronic tourist visa and should arrange the single-entry permission before travel. The official service offers 30-day and 90-day tourist products, so 90 days is the highest published initial product rather than an automatic stay for every applicant. Visa validity begins on the intended entry date supplied in the application, which must not be confused with the processing date, and the passport must remain valid for at least six months from intended entry. Normal processing is stated as three days; any extension is a separate procedure and the border authority retains the final admission decision.. Always confirm final entry requirements with the destination authority before travel.

Can I travel to Ethiopia without a visa?

The current tourism policy is not modeled as unconditional visa-free entry: e-Visa · Single-entry electronic tourist visa available for 30 or 90 days; any extension is separate · Swiss ordinary-passport holders are eligible for Ethiopia's government electronic tourist visa and should arrange the single-entry permission before travel. The official service offers 30-day and 90-day tourist products, so 90 days is the highest published initial product rather than an automatic stay for every applicant. Visa validity begins on the intended entry date supplied in the application, which must not be confused with the processing date, and the passport must remain valid for at least six months from intended entry. Normal processing is stated as three days; any extension is a separate procedure and the border authority retains the final admission decision..

How long can I stay in Ethiopia?

e-Visa · Single-entry electronic tourist visa available for 30 or 90 days; any extension is separate · Swiss ordinary-passport holders are eligible for Ethiopia's government electronic tourist visa and should arrange the single-entry permission before travel. The official service offers 30-day and 90-day tourist products, so 90 days is the highest published initial product rather than an automatic stay for every applicant. Visa validity begins on the intended entry date supplied in the application, which must not be confused with the processing date, and the passport must remain valid for at least six months from intended entry. Normal processing is stated as three days; any extension is a separate procedure and the border authority retains the final admission decision.. Reconfirm the permitted stay and entry count before travel.

When was this entry rule verified?

Bilig last verified this rule from official sources on July 16, 2026. Always confirm final entry requirements with the destination authority before travel.

Official sources

Coverage note: this route detail is based on countries currently modeled in Bilig and is not a full global passport dataset. Always verify final entry requirements on official government sources.