You need a visa for Ethiopia if you have a North Korean passport
These visas exist for Ethiopia, but they cannot be applied for online with North Korean nationality. Tell us about your trip and we will come back with the options and a price.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. North Korean citizens need a visa for Ethiopia. It is not available online — the application goes through an embassy or consulate.
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What Ethiopia may ask for
Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.
- Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages
- Passport photo 35x45mm, white background
- Hotel booking or invitation letter required
- Return flight or onward travel itinerary
- Proof of sufficient funds for your stay
- Yellow fever certificate if from endemic area
A look at Ethiopia
Lalibela — The rock-hewn churches, a UNESCO World Heritage Site 
Simien Mountains — Home to endemic wildlife and spectacular trekking routes 
Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony — Experience the birthplace of coffee culture 
Addis Ababa — Ethiopia's capital and the diplomatic hub of Africa
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Where else North Korean citizens can apply online
See every country a North Korean passport can enter — visa-free, on arrival or with an eVisa.