EthiopiaAngola: e-Visa

EthiopiaAngola

Do Ethiopia passport holders need a visa for Angola?

e-Visa

Yes. Ethiopia passport holders need a visa for Angola, available online as an e-visa before travel.

An e-visa must be applied for and approved online before travel.

Source: evisa.ao (checked September 4, 2026).

Requiremente-Visa

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-14

Distance3,451 km, straight line (~4h 34m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Angola144 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Angola passport holders visiting Ethiopia: Visa on arrival.

Visa-free alternatives near Angola

Ethiopia passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

Other visa-free destinations for Ethiopia passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Ethiopia passport holders need a visa for Angola?

Yes. Ethiopia passport holders need a visa for Angola, available online as an e-visa before travel.

How far is Angola from Ethiopia?

About 3,451 km in a straight line, roughly ~4h 34m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Angola?

Angolan kwanza (AOA).

What is the emergency number in Angola?

113 / 115 / 116.

What time zone is Angola in?

Luanda (UTC+1).

What is the nearest airport to Luanda?

Quatro de Fevereiro International Airport (LAD), about 5 km away.

How many countries can enter Angola without a visa?

144 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Angola visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

What nearby countries can Ethiopia passport holders visit without a visa instead of Angola?

Burundi, Rwanda, Benin, Togo, Zimbabwe, Ghana.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Ethiopia

Ethiopia, officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE), is a landlocked country located in the Horn of Africa region of East Africa. It shares borders with Eritrea to the north, Djibouti to the northeast, Somalia to the southeast, Kenya to the south, South Sudan to the west, and Sudan to the northwest. Ethiopia covers a land area of 1,104,300 km2 (426,400 sq mi). As of 2026, it has around 138 million inhabitants, making it the 10th-most populous country in the world and 2nd most populous country in Africa. The national capital and largest city, Addis Ababa, lies several kilometres west of the East African Rift that splits the country into the African and Somali tectonic plates.

CapitalAddis Ababa

RegionEastern Africa

Population135.5M

Area1,104,300 km²

CurrencyEthiopian birr (1 USD ≈ 161.84 ETB)

LanguagesAmharic

Calling code+251

Drives on theright

TimezoneAddis Ababa (UTC+3)

Nearest airportAddis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD), 8 km

Emergency number907 / 911 / 939 / 991

UNESCO sites14

Income levelLow income

GDP per capita$933 (2025)

Tourist arrivals518K (2020)

Climate in Addis Ababa

Warmest March, coolest December, driest December, sunniest October.

Monthly climate normals for Addis Ababa, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	21.6°C	9.1°C	10mm	335h
February	22.4°C	10.3°C	11mm	311h
March	23.2°C	11.7°C	53mm	325h
April	22.3°C	11.7°C	147mm	304h
May	21.7°C	10.4°C	133mm	338h
June	19.8°C	10.2°C	245mm	302h
July	18.2°C	10.7°C	332mm	229h
August	18.4°C	10.9°C	265mm	253h
September	18.7°C	9.8°C	215mm	306h
October	19.9°C	8.5°C	11mm	348h
November	21.1°C	7.8°C	4mm	345h
December	20.8°C	7.4°C	1mm	344h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Travelers to Ethiopia experience a country divided into two: in the north and east the focus is on cultural heritage, while in the south there are several national parks and lakes in the area of the East African Rift with their flora and fauna as well as the habitat of several indigenous peoples.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Axum
Bale Mountains National Park
Fasil Ghebbi
Harar Jugol, the Fortified Historic Town
Konso Cultural Landscape
Lalibela Cross
Lower Valley of the Awash
Melka Kunture
Monolithic churches in Lalibela
Omo River

Upcoming public holidays

September 27, 2026መስቀል

January 7, 2027ልደተ-ለእግዚእነ/ ገና

January 19, 2027ნათლისღება

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About Angola

Angola, officially the Republic of Angola, is a country on the western coast of Southern Africa. It is the second-largest Portuguese-speaking (Lusophone) country after Brazil in both total area and population and is the seventh-largest country in Africa. It is bordered by Namibia to the south, the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the north, Zambia to the east, and the Atlantic Ocean to the west. The Angolan province of Cabinda is an exclave on the Atlantic coast, bordering the Republic of the Congo and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The capital and most populous city is Luanda.

CapitalLuanda

RegionMiddle Africa

Population39M

Area1,246,700 km²

CurrencyAngolan kwanza (1 USD ≈ 924.55 AOA)

LanguagesPortuguese

Calling code+244

Drives on theright

TimezoneLuanda (UTC+1)

Nearest airportQuatro de Fevereiro International Airport (LAD), 5 km

Emergency number113 / 115 / 116

UNESCO sites1

Income levelLower middle income

GDP per capita$3,129 (2025)

Tourist arrivals218K (2019)

Climate in Luanda

Warmest March, coolest July, driest July, sunniest May. Best time to visit: May, June, July, August, September, October, December.

Monthly climate normals for Luanda, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	30.3°C	25°C	108mm	291h
February	30.6°C	25.3°C	93mm	281h
March	31.8°C	25.2°C	21mm	335h
April	30.4°C	25°C	94mm	280h
May	30.7°C	24.2°C	3mm	346h
June	27.7°C	21.3°C	1mm	328h
July	26.1°C	19°C	0mm	342h
August	25.9°C	19.7°C	2mm	310h
September	26.4°C	20.6°C	5mm	312h
October	28.4°C	23.1°C	16mm	289h
November	29.5°C	24.1°C	45mm	293h
December	29.2°C	23.7°C	18mm	293h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Angola is a beautiful nation in Central Africa endowed with lovely waterfalls, rivers, national parks, and coastlines. There is plenty to do and see.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

M'banza-Kongo

Upcoming public holidays

September 17, 2026Dia do Fundador da Nação e do Herói Nacional

September 18, 2026Dia do Fundador da Nação e do Herói Nacional (Ponte)

November 2, 2026Dia de Finados

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