GreenlandEthiopia: Visa on arrival

GreenlandEthiopia

Do Denmark passport holders need a visa for Ethiopia?

Visa on arrival

A visa is not required in advance. Denmark passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Ethiopia.

A visa is issued at the border on arrival, usually for a fee, with no advance application.

Greenland does not issue its own passport; residents travel on a Denmark passport. See the Denmark passport.

Source: evisa.gov.et (checked September 4, 2026).

RequirementVisa on arrival

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelNone, travel on your passport

Data as of2026-10-21

Distance9,128 km, straight line (~11h 14m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Ethiopia163 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Ethiopia passport holders visiting Greenland: Visa required.

Other visa-free destinations for Denmark passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Denmark passport holders need a visa for Ethiopia?

A visa is not required in advance. Denmark passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Ethiopia.

How far is Ethiopia from Greenland?

About 9,128 km in a straight line, roughly ~11h 14m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Ethiopia?

Ethiopian birr (ETB).

What is the emergency number in Ethiopia?

907 / 911 / 939 / 991.

What time zone is Ethiopia in?

Addis Ababa (UTC+3).

What is the nearest airport to Addis Ababa?

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD), about 8 km away.

How many countries can enter Ethiopia without a visa?

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

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 Greenland

Greenland is an autonomous territory of the Kingdom of Denmark and is the largest of the kingdom's three constituent parts by land area, the others being Denmark proper and the Faroe Islands. Citizens of Greenland are citizens of Denmark. They are thus citizens of the European Union (EU), although Greenland is not part of the EU. It is the world's largest island and lies between the Arctic and Atlantic oceans, east of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. It shares a small 1.2-kilometre (0.75 mi) border with Canada on Hans Island. The capital and largest city is Nuuk. Kaffeklubben Island off the northern coast is the world's northernmost undisputed point of land – Cape Morris Jesup on the main island was thought to be so until the 1960s. Economically, Greenland is heavily reliant on aid from Denmark, which has averaged 5.4 billion kr. annually in the period 2019–2023, amounting to more than 20% of the territory's gross domestic product.

CapitalNuuk

RegionNorth America

Population56.8K

Area2,166,086 km²

Currencykrone (1 USD ≈ 6.66 DKK)

LanguagesGreenlandic

Calling code+299

Drives on theright

TimezoneGodthab (UTC-1)

Nearest airportNuuk International Airport (GOH), 2 km

Emergency number112

UNESCO sites3

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$58,499 (2023)

Climate in Nuuk

Warmest July, coolest February, driest February, sunniest May.

Monthly climate normals for Nuuk, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	-10.4°C	-16.6°C	68mm	58h
February	-11.3°C	-16.2°C	31mm	122h
March	-8°C	-13.9°C	121mm	191h
April	-0.3°C	-5.8°C	76mm	291h
May	4.1°C	-1.5°C	57mm	323h
June	7.9°C	2.4°C	164mm	216h
July	12.7°C	6.9°C	82mm	317h
August	12.4°C	6°C	69mm	318h
September	6.8°C	1.2°C	102mm	245h
October	2°C	-3.3°C	126mm	141h
November	-4.5°C	-11.3°C	81mm	75h
December	-3.6°C	-10.7°C	155mm	31h

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

Greenland is the world's largest non-continental island, in the Arctic far north-east of North America. For thousands of years this icy landmass has been inhabited by Arctic peoples. In the 10th century, it was settled by Vikings, and to this day it is part of the Danish Realm.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Aasivissuit–Nipisat
Ilulissat Icefjord
Kujataa

Upcoming public holidays

December 25, 2026Juullip ullua

December 26, 2026Juullip-aappaa

January 1, 2027Ukiortaaq

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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 ≈ 161.29 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	8.9°C	10mm	335h
February	22.4°C	10.2°C	11mm	311h
March	23.2°C	11.6°C	53mm	325h
April	22.3°C	11.6°C	147mm	304h
May	21.7°C	10.4°C	134mm	338h
June	19.8°C	10.1°C	245mm	302h
July	18.2°C	10.6°C	331mm	229h
August	18.4°C	10.8°C	265mm	253h
September	18.7°C	9.7°C	216mm	306h
October	19.9°C	8.4°C	11mm	348h
November	21.1°C	7.7°C	4mm	345h
December	20.8°C	7.3°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

January 7, 2027ልደተ-ለእግዚእነ/ ገና

January 19, 2027ნათლისღება

March 2, 2027የዓድዋ ድል በዓል

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