Access
On arrival
AStay 90 days
Policy · EthiopiaPassport Atlas
Seychelles passport to Ethiopia
Seychelles 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
Visa free
FStay 90 days
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Key facts
- Ethiopia lets 119 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Seychelles is one of them.
- Seychelles passports get “On arrival” at 29 of 198 destinations.
- Travel is open both ways: Ethiopia passports also enter Seychelles without a prior visa.
Nearby passports travelling to Ethiopia
Open to Seychelles 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
Connection likely
SeychellesEthiopia- Typical duration
- 5.6 hours
- From
- SEZ · PRI
- To
- ADD · DIR · JIJ
Usual hubs
United Arab Emirates · 9.8 hours
Germany · 18.3 hours
South Africa · 12.2 hours
Duration 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.
Seychelles
Country profile
Capital
Victoria
Population
122,729
Area
455 km²
Currency
Seychellois rupee SCR
Languages
Seychellois Creole, English, French
Time zone
UTC+04:00
Foreign-born
13,261 · 2024
Migrant share
10.2%
Ethnic groups
predominantly Creole, also French, Indian, Chinese, and Arab populations
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
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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
Seychelles · On arrival
FAQ
Does a Seychelles 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 Seychelles?
The reverse result is “Visa free”.