🇪🇹 Ethiopia visa requirements for Syrian citizens
Yes — Syrian citizens need a visa to enter Ethiopia, normally arranged through an embassy or consulate before traveling.
Entry rules for Syria passport holders
Syrian citizens must obtain a visa before traveling to Ethiopia. Applications generally go through a Ethiopia embassy or consulate and require a completed form, passport photos, proof of accommodation and onward travel, and sometimes travel insurance. Start the process several weeks before your planned trip, as processing times vary.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Ethiopia immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
How this compares
The Syrian passport ranks #198 worldwide, opening 28 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (7 visa-free, 19 with a visa on arrival and 2 with an eTA). Ethiopia is not among them — it is one of the 124 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.
In the other direction, Ethiopian citizens traveling to Syria face a different rule: e-visa.
Across Eastern Africa as a whole, 8 of 16 destinations are open to Syrian travelers without arranging a visa in advance.
About Ethiopia
- Capital
- Addis Ababa
- Region
- Eastern Africa
- Currency
- Ethiopian birr (Br)
- Languages
- Amharic
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Frequently asked questions
Do Syrian citizens need a visa for Ethiopia?
Yes — Syrian citizens need a visa to enter Ethiopia, normally arranged through an embassy or consulate before traveling.
What currency is used in Ethiopia?
The currency in Ethiopia is the Ethiopian birr (Br). The capital city is Addis Ababa.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: Visa required for Syrian citizens traveling to Ethiopia. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the Ethiopia embassy or immigration authority before booking.
More of Africa for Syrian passport holders
Going the other way? Syria visa requirements for Ethiopian citizens →
Source data last updated 2025-01-12.