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title: Ethiopia visa for citizens of Malaysia
description: "Citizens of Malaysia can get a visa on arrival in Ethiopia. Stay up to 30 days. Fee: $50. Processing: On arrival. Documents checklist and application steps."
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lastModified: 2026-09-05
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# Ethiopia visa for citizens of Malaysia

Citizens of Malaysia 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.*

## 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
- **Government fee:** $50
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport** — Only this airport issues visa on arrival for eligible nationals (including Malaysia).
2. **Proceed to the Visa on Arrival counter** — Located in the arrival hall before immigration.
3. **Submit passport, photograph, and completed arrival card** — Ensure all documents are ready.
4. **Pay the visa fee** — Approximately USD 50 (cash or credit card).
5. **Receive visa sticker and proceed to immigration** — Visa is stamped into passport; then go to passport control.

## Documents checklist

- **Passport (with at least 6 months validity and 2 blank pages)** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months from date of entry.
- **Passport-size photograph** (Identity): One recent passport-size photo.
- **Completed arrival/departure card** (Travel): Provided onboard or at the airport.
- **Visa fee (cash or credit card)** (Supporting): Approximately USD 50 payable at the visa-on-arrival counter.
- **Proof of onward/return ticket** (Travel): Must show departure from Ethiopia.
- **Accommodation details (optional but recommended)** (Supporting, optional): Hotel booking or invitation letter.

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival is ONLY available at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport; other entry points do not offer VOA.
- e-Visa holders must arrive via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
- Requirements may change; always verify with Ethiopian embassy or official sources before travel.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity (less than 6 months) or blank pages.** — Ensure passport has at least 6 months validity and 2 blank pages.
- **Lack of onward/return ticket.** — Always have a confirmed onward or return ticket.
- **Previous immigration violations or criminal record.** — Check eligibility with the Ethiopian embassy beforehand.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Malaysia need a visa for Ethiopia?

Citizens of Malaysia can get a visa on arrival in Ethiopia. Visa type: Visa on Arrival · Tourist.

### How long can citizens of Malaysia stay in Ethiopia?

Up to 30 days.

### How much does the Ethiopia visa cost for citizens of Malaysia?

Government fee: $50.

### What documents do citizens of Malaysia need for Ethiopia?

Passport (with at least 6 months validity and 2 blank pages); Passport-size photograph; Completed arrival/departure card; Visa fee (cash or credit card); Proof of onward/return ticket; Accommodation details (optional but recommended).

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

At least 6 months.

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