PalestineEthiopia: e-Visa

PalestineEthiopia

Do Palestine passport holders need a visa for Ethiopia?

e-Visa

Yes. Palestine 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 of2026-10-19

Visa-free access to Ethiopia163 of 242 nationalities tracked

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

Visa-free alternatives near Ethiopia

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

Other visa-free destinations for Palestine passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Palestine passport holders need a visa for Ethiopia?

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

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

Up to 30 days, for tourism, ordinary passport.

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.

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

Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, Comoros, Seychelles.

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 Palestine

Palestine, officially the State of Palestine, is a country in the Southern Levant region of West Asia. It encompasses the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and the Gaza Strip, both of which are occupied by Israel. These territories are collectively known as the Palestinian territories, or occupied Palestinian territory. They share the vast majority of their borders with Israel, with the West Bank bordering Jordan to the east and the Gaza Strip bordering Egypt to the southwest. It has a total land area of 6,020 square kilometers (2,320 sq mi) while its population exceeds five million. Its proclaimed capital is Jerusalem, while Ramallah serves as its de facto administrative center. Gaza was its largest city prior to Israel's forced evacuations in 2023.

RegionWestern Asia

Population5.4M

Area6,220 km²

CurrencyEgyptian pound, Israeli new shekel, Jordanian dinar (1 USD ≈ 53.52 EGP)

LanguagesArabic

Calling code+970

Drives on theright

UNESCO sites8

Income levelLower middle income

GDP per capita$3,171 (2025)

Tourist arrivals93K (2020)

Climate in Palestine

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

Monthly climate normals for Palestine, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	10°C	4.3°C	141mm	242h
February	12.1°C	5°C	87mm	250h
March	16°C	7.2°C	126mm	302h
April	18.9°C	8.8°C	41mm	354h
May	25.6°C	13.9°C	30mm	392h
June	27.5°C	15°C	3mm	400h
July	30.9°C	17.8°C	0mm	413h
August	30.7°C	17.7°C	0mm	394h
September	32.8°C	19.9°C	1mm	346h
October	28.4°C	16.7°C	1mm	337h
November	18.1°C	11.1°C	87mm	279h
December	15.4°C	8.2°C	32mm	273h

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

The Palestinian territories, also known as Palestine or the State of Palestine, consists of two physically separate entities, the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, in the Middle East. Their political status is controversial, and they have been under varying degrees of Israeli occupation since 1967. The Palestinian National Authority (PNA), controlled by Fatah, administers parts of the West Bank, while Hamas does so in the Gaza Strip. While parts of the territories aren't safe for ordinary travelers, other areas, especially ancient Holy Land cities, are popular destinations and pilgrimage sites.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Birthplace of Jesus: Church of the Nativity and the Pilgrimage Route, Bethlehem
Masjid Al-Aqsa
Old City of Hebron
Palestine: Land of Olives and Vines – Cultural Landscape of Southern Jerusalem, Battir
Sebastia
Tell Umm el-'Amr
Tell es-Sultan

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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 ≈ 161.53 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.

Upcoming public holidays

January 7, 2027ልደተ-ለእግዚእነ/ ገና

January 19, 2027ნათლისღება

March 2, 2027የዓድዋ ድል በዓል

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