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On arrival
AStay 90 days
Policy · EthiopiaPassport Atlas
Niger passport to Ethiopia
Niger passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Ethiopia, usually for 90 days.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
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Key facts
- Ethiopia lets 119 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Niger is one of them.
- Niger passports get “On arrival” at 21 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Ethiopia passports get “Visa required” in Niger.
Nearby passports travelling to Ethiopia
Open to Niger passports near Ethiopia
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flights, eSIM and insurance are third-party. Visatu does not take payment.
Flight corridor
Direct flights
NigerEthiopia- Typical duration
- 5.4 hours
- From
- NIM
- To
- ADD
Airlines Ethiopian Airlines
Search live faresDuration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
Niger
Country profile
Capital
Niamey
Population
26.3 million
Area
1,267,000 km²
Currency
West African CFA franc XOF
Languages
French
Time zone
UTC+01:00
Foreign-born
449,236 · 2024
Migrant share
1.7%
Ethnic groups · 2006
- Hausa53.1%
- Zarma/Songhai21.2%
- Tuareg11%
- Fulani6.5%
- Kanuri5.9%
- other/unavailable0.9%
- Other1.6%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Ethiopia
Country profile
Capital
Addis Ababa
Population
111.7 million
Area
1,127,127 km²
Currency
Ethiopian birr ETB
Languages
Amharic
Time zone
UTC+03:00
Foreign-born
1.2 million · 2024
Migrant share
0.9%
Ethnic groups · 2022
- Oromo35.8%
- Amhara24.1%
- other13.5%
- Somali7.2%
- Tigray5.7%
- Sidama4.1%
- Other9.6%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
—
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 112
Dialing code
+251
Airports
ADD · DIR · JIJ · AWA
Highlights
- Lalibela
- Aksum
- Simien Mountains
Niger · On arrival
FAQ
Does a Niger passport need a visa for Ethiopia?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “On arrival”. typical stay 90 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
The matrix records a typical stay of 90 days. The entry stamp, eTA or visa page is authoritative.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Ethiopia typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Ethiopia mission.
What about a Ethiopia passport entering Niger?
The reverse result is “Visa required”.