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title: Ethiopia visa for citizens of the Gambia
description: "Citizens of the Gambia can get a visa on arrival in Ethiopia. Stay up to 30 days. Processing: On arrival. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Ethiopia visa for citizens of the Gambia

Citizens of the Gambia can get a visa on arrival in Ethiopia.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

Official application site: https://www.evisa.gov.et/information/touristOnArrivalVisa

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa on Arrival (Tourist)
- **How to apply:** Get your visa at the border
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 30 days
- **Visa validity:** 30 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** On arrival
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Sufficient funds for stay (e.g., cash, credit card)

## How to apply

1. **Prepare documents** — Ensure passport, onward ticket, hotel booking, funds, and vaccination certificate are ready
2. **Arrive at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport** — Only airport offering Visa on Arrival
3. **Proceed to Visa on Arrival counter** — Located before immigration
4. **Complete application form** — Fill out the visa on arrival form
5. **Submit passport and documents** — Hand over required documents to officer
6. **Pay visa fee** — Pay in cash (USD or local currency); exact amount may vary
7. **Receive visa sticker** — Visa affixed to passport
8. **Proceed to immigration** — Clear immigration and enter Ethiopia

## Documents checklist

- **Passport** (Identity): Valid for at least 6 months
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Confirmed booking
- **Hotel reservation** (Travel): Proof of accommodation
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Bank statement or cash
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Supporting): Required if traveling from endemic area

## Proof of funds

- Bank statement
- Cash

Amount not specified; sufficient for intended stay

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient funds** — Carry enough cash or proof of funds
- **Missing yellow fever certificate** — Get vaccination and carry certificate
- **Invalid passport validity** — Ensure passport valid at least 6 months

## FAQs

### Do citizens of the Gambia need a visa for Ethiopia?

Citizens of the Gambia can get a visa on arrival in Ethiopia. Visa type: Visa on Arrival (Tourist).

### How long can citizens of the Gambia stay in Ethiopia?

Up to 30 days.

### What documents do citizens of the Gambia need for Ethiopia?

Passport; Return or onward ticket; Hotel reservation; Proof of sufficient funds; Yellow fever vaccination certificate.

### How long must my passport be valid for Ethiopia?

At least 6 months.

### Where do I apply?

On the official site: https://www.evisa.gov.et/information/touristOnArrivalVisa

## Sources

- [Tourist Visa On Arrival - Ethiopia eVisa](https://www.evisa.gov.et/information/touristOnArrivalVisa)
- [Ethiopia International Travel Information](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Ethiopia.html)
- Ethiopian visa requirements for Gambian citizens (apply.joinsherpa.com, third-party site)

## More

- [Ethiopia visa for every passport](/visa/ethiopia)
- [Every destination for Gambia passport holders](/visa/passport/gambia)