Ethiopia Visa and Passport Requirements
| Passport required | Return ticket required | Visa Required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| British | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Australian | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Canadian | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| EU | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| USA | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Passports
To enter Ethiopia, all nationals must have a passport valid for six months from the date you intend to enter the country.
Visas
Visas for Ethiopia are required by all nationals except nationals of Kenya and Djibouti.
Apart from tourist visas, Ethiopia also offers business visa for the following purposes: conference, foreign business employment, government, journalist, private firm, international organisation work and government institutions short task visa. To find out more, visit www.evisa.gov.et or at a consulate near you.
Tourist visa on arrival: Nationals of Australia, Canada, the UK, the USA and of several EU-countries are eligible for a tourist visa on arrival at the airport.
Types and Cost
The cost for an e-VISA (applied at www.evisa.gov.et before travelling) and the cost for a tourist visa on arrival is the same: US$82 for a single-entry visa with validity up to 30 days, or US$202 for a single-entry visa with validity up to 90 days.
Validity
Single-entry: 30 days or 90 days.
Multiple-entry: three months or six months.
You are not allowed to stay in Ethiopia beyond the validity period of your visa. If you want to request for an extension before the visa expires, please visit the head office of the main department for Immigration and Nationality Affairs in Addis Ababa in person.
Transit
A transit visa is required for transit passengers who plan to leave the airport for any length of time between flights. Transit visas are available for 12, 24, 48 or 72 hours. To apply for a transit visa, please visit a consulate near you before travelling to Addis Ababa.
For those who do not plan to leave the airport, no visa is required.
Application to
For single-entry visas, you can apply online at www.evisa.gov.et before travelling, or apply in person by visiting a consulate near you. You may also apply for a visa on arrival (please see above).
For multiple-entry and transit visas, please apply at a consulate near you.
Working days
Visas for Ethiopia take around three working days to process.
Sufficient Funds
In some cases, visa applicants may be asked to supply proof of sufficient funds; a bank statement usually suffices.
This page reflects our understanding of current rules for the most common types of travel to the said country. However, please note that each authority sets and forces entry rules, hence we strongly recommend that you verify critical information with the relevant embassy before travel.
Embassies and tourist offices
British Embassy in Ethiopia
Telephone: +251 11 617 0100
Website: http://www.ukinethiopia.fco.gov.uk
Address: , Comoros Street, 858, Addis Ababa, ,
Opening times:
Mon-Thu 0800-1645
Embassy of Ethiopia in the USA
Telephone: +1 202 364 1200
Website: http://www.ethiopianembassy.org
Address: NW, 3506 International Drive, Washington, 20008,
Opening times:
Mon-Fri 0900-1700
Embassy of Ethiopia in the UK
Telephone: +44 20 7589 7212
Website: http://www.ethioembassy.org.uk
Address: , 17 Princes Gate, London, SW7 1PZ,
Opening times:
Mon-Fri 0900-1700 (Embassy) / Mon-Fri 0900-1500 (Consular)
