MaldivesEthiopia: e-Visa

MaldivesEthiopia

Do Maldives passport holders need a visa for Ethiopia?

e-Visa

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

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

Source: evisa.gov.et (checked September 3, 2026).

Requiremente-Visa

Maximum stay30 days

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-14

Distance3,876 km, straight line (~5h 4m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Ethiopia163 of 242 nationalities tracked

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

Ethiopia drives on the right, the opposite side to Maldives. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

Visa-free alternatives near Ethiopia

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

Other visa-free destinations for Maldives passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Maldives passport holders need a visa for Ethiopia?

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

How long can Maldives citizens stay in Ethiopia without a visa?

Up to 30 days, for tourism, ordinary passport.

How far is Ethiopia from Maldives?

About 3,876 km in a straight line, roughly ~5h 4m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Ethiopia?

Ethiopian birr (ETB).

What is the emergency number in Ethiopia?

907 / 911 / 939 / 991.

Does Ethiopia drive on the same side of the road as Maldives?

Ethiopia drives on the right, the opposite side to Maldives. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

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.

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

Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Burundi, Comoros, United Arab Emirates.

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 Maldives

The Maldives, officially the Republic of Maldives, and historically known as the Maldive Islands, is an archipelagic country in South Asia, located in the Indian Ocean, near the southeastern boundary of the Arabian Sea. The Maldives is located southwest of India and Sri Lanka, about 750 kilometres from the Asian continent's mainland. The Maldives' chain of 26 atolls stretches across the equator from Ihavandhippolhu Atoll in the north to Addu Atoll in the south.

CapitalMale

RegionSouthern Asia

Population529.7K

Area300 km²

CurrencyMaldivian rufiyaa (1 USD ≈ 15.46 MVR)

LanguagesMaldivian

Calling code+960

Drives on theleft

TimezoneMaldives (UTC+5)

Nearest airportVelana International Airport (MLE), 3 km

Emergency number102 / 118 / 119

Income levelUpper middle income

GDP per capita$14,615 (2025)

Tourist arrivals555K (2020)

Travel guide

The Maldives are a chain of low-lying coral islands in the Indian Ocean with picture-perfect beaches, strikingly blue water, and luxury resorts. There are 200 inhabited islands and 165 islands with tourist resorts. Just under the surface of the beautiful blue ocean, there's a wealth of wildlife to see: over 2000 species of fish in all colours of the rainbow roam the clear waters around the islands.

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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 ≈ 161.84 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.

Upcoming public holidays

September 27, 2026መስቀል

January 7, 2027ልደተ-ለእግዚእነ/ ገና

January 19, 2027ნათლისღება

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