Ethiopia visa requirements for Malians

Travel and visa requirements

Ethiopian Visa is not required for Malians

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • Malians intending to visit Ethiopia must first apply for an E-visa.
  • This online pre-visa can be granted by the Ethiopia consulate in the applicant's home country.
  • On presentation of the pre-visa at the border checkpoint of Ethiopia the traveller is then issued a visa on arrival.
  • This visa is valid for a maximum total stay of 90 days within a one-year period.
  • Alongside the printed confirmation that a visa will be issued upon arrival, the traveller must also have a return/onward ticket.
  • A proof of hotel accommodation is also needed, as well as an international certificate of vaccination.
  • Malians intending to visit Ethiopia are required to provide a passport with six months of validity and with atleast two blank pages for stamps on arrival and departure.
  • Malians intending to visit Ethiopia are allowed an unlimited foreign currency import limit but large amounts must be declared on arrival.

Frequently Asked Questions


Is Ethiopia rich or poor??
In 2000, Ethiopia, the second-most populous country in Africa, was the third-poorest country in the world. Its annual GDP per capita was only about $650. More than 50% of the population lived below the global poverty line, the highest poverty rate in the world.


What is the race of Ethiopia??
Most of its people speak a Semitic or Cushitic language which are both part of the Afroasiatic language family. The Oromo, Amhara, Somali and Tigrayans make up more than three-quarters (75%) of the population, but there are more than 80 different ethnic groups within Ethiopia.


Is it safe to travel to Ethiopia??

Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire travel Advisory. Do Not travel To Somali Regional State due to potential for civil unrest, terrorism, kidnapping, and landmines.


What is Ethiopia famous for??
The capital of Ethiopia is Addis Ababa, which means "new flower" in Amharic. Probably due to the high altitude in the country, Ethiopians are famous for being great long distance runners. Lake Tana is the source of the Blue Nile River, which meets the White Nile River in Sudan to form the Great Nile River.


Is Ethiopia really poor??

Ethiopia has one of the fastest growing economies in the world, but remains one of the poorest countries at the same time. It might take years before the majority of people benefit from the growth. Ethiopia economy has grown at an annual rate of nearly 10 percent for the last seven years.