Dubai Family Visa for Ethiopian Citizens 2026
Apply online for a Dubai family tourist visa from Ethiopia with your spouse, children or other accompanying family members. Choose a 14-day, 30-day or 60-day visa and submit every traveller through one coordinated family application.
Do Ethiopian Families Need a Dubai Visa?
Yes. Ethiopian ordinary passport holders require a UAE visa before travelling. The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs currently lists Ethiopia as visa required .
An Ethiopian family visa can be arranged for relatives travelling together, but every adult, child and infant requires an individual application linked to their own passport.
This service is for a short family holiday or family visit. It is different from a UAE family residence visa, employment visa or long-term residence permit.
Apply for an Ethiopia Family Visa
Submit the family members together with matching travel dates, accommodation details and relationship evidence.
Apply Together
Add all accompanying family members to the same coordinated order when they plan to travel on the same itinerary.
Separate Applicant Files
Every traveller needs their own passport, photograph, applicant details and individual visa approval.
Family Relationship Proof
Marriage certificates, birth certificates or other relationship evidence may be requested during document review.
Ethiopian Family Visa Prices
Choose the stay length that covers the complete family trip. Prices are shown per applicant for Ethiopian passport holders.
14-Day Family Tourist Visa
Suitable for a short family holiday, wedding, family event or brief visit to relatives in the UAE.
Apply for 14 DaysEthiopia Express Visa
Select express processing when your family is travelling soon and every applicant’s required documents are ready for submission.
Choose Express Processing30-Day Family Tourist Visa
A suitable option for a family holiday, sightseeing trip or several-week visit with relatives living in the UAE.
Apply for 30 Days60-Day Family Tourist Visa
Intended for eligible Ethiopian families who need more time for an extended holiday or a longer visit with relatives.
Apply for 60 DaysDocuments for an Ethiopian Family Visa
Upload clear colour documents for every traveller in the family application.
Documents for Each Traveller
- Ethiopian passport valid for at least six months
- Clear colour copy of the passport information page
- Recent passport-style photograph
- UAE arrival and departure flight details
- Hotel booking or UAE accommodation details
- Any additional supporting document requested
Ethiopia Child Visa Documents
- Child’s own valid Ethiopian passport
- Recent photograph of the child or infant
- Birth certificate showing the parents’ names
- Copies of the accompanying parents’ passports
- Consent when one parent is not travelling
- Relationship proof when family surnames differ
How to Apply for a Dubai Family Visa From Ethiopia
Complete the process online and add each accompanying traveller before submitting the family order.
Avoid Delays in Your Family Application
Select the Correct Stay
Choose a visa duration that covers the complete family trip and planned departure date.
Upload Clear Documents
Passport copies, photographs and family certificates must be complete, readable and free from cropped edges.
Use Matching Travel Details
Keep flight dates and accommodation details consistent when the family plans to travel together.
Ethiopia Family Visa FAQs
Can Ethiopian family members apply for Dubai visas together?
Yes. Family members travelling on the same itinerary can coordinate their applications together. Every traveller still requires an individual applicant record and visa approval.
Does every Ethiopian child need a separate Dubai visa?
Yes. Every child and infant requiring advance UAE entry permission needs an individual visa linked to their own passport.
How much is the 14-day Ethiopia family visa?
The 14-day standard family tourist visa is US$280 per applicant, with standard processing in approximately 24–48 hours.
How long does the Ethiopia express visa take?
Express processing is available in approximately 34–36 hours when the application is eligible and all required documents are ready.
Can one parent travel with Ethiopian children?
One parent may travel with the children, but consent from the non-travelling parent and proof of relationship may be requested.
Is an Ethiopian family tourist visa a residence visa?
No. It permits a temporary family visit or holiday. It does not provide UAE residence or employment permission.
Does a family application guarantee UAE visa approval?
No. Every application is reviewed individually, and final approval is decided by the relevant UAE immigration authority.
Apply for Your Ethiopian Family Visa
Select the required stay, add every family member and submit the complete application online. Express processing is available for families travelling soon.
