Ethiopia
General visa requirements for travelling to Ethiopia. These policies apply to all nationalities unless a country-specific policy exists.
Have a specific passport country? Check your specific route.
Tourist visa (Visa-Free Entry (Kenya and Djibouti))
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Visa free
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- Free
- Entry
- Multiple entry
Citizens of Kenya and Djibouti can enter Ethiopia visa-free for short visits up to 90 days. Passport must have at least 6 months validity.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Only available to citizens of Kenya and Djibouti
Eligible countries: Djibouti, Kenya
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
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Vaccination certificate
Required vaccines: Yellow fever vaccination required if arriving from or transiting through yellow fever endemic countries; Validity months: 120
How to apply
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Document gathering
Ensure passport has at least 6 months validity and 2 blank pages
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Document submission
Present passport and yellow fever certificate (if applicable) at port of entry
Tourist visa (Tourist Visa on Arrival)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Visa on arrival
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- Varies by nationality
- Entry
- Single entry
Available to nationals of African Union member states and residents of tourist-generating countries. Can only be issued at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. Passport validity must be at least 6 months from arrival date.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Available to all African Union member state nationals and permanent residents of tourist-generating countries
Eligible countries: Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo, Congo (Democratic Republic of the), Cote d'Ivoire, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, United Republic of, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
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Vaccination certificate
Required vaccines: Yellow fever vaccination required if arriving from or transiting through countries with yellow fever transmission risk; Validity months: 120
How to apply
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Document gathering
Ensure passport has at least 6 months validity and 2 blank pages before travel
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Document submission
Upon arrival at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, proceed to visa on arrival counter with passport and yellow fever certificate
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Fee payment
Pay applicable visa fee at airport (amount varies by nationality)
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Visa collection
Receive visa stamp in passport and proceed through immigration
Tourist visa (Tourist e-Visa (30 Days Single Entry))
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
e-Visa
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Processing time
- 3 business days
- Fee
- $82 USD
- Entry
- Single entry
Must enter Ethiopia via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. e-Visa validity starts from intended arrival date specified on application. Processing typically takes 3 working days. Recent price reduction from $102 to $82 (some sources indicate $62).
Eligibility
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Purpose of visit
For tourism purposes only - sightseeing, leisure travel, visiting friends and family
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
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Photo
Count: 1; Specifications: 35x45mm (3.5x4.5cm), color, plain white background, taken within last 6 months, neutral expression, no glasses glare
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Ethiopian e-Visa Application; Form url: https://www.evisa.gov.et/
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Vaccination certificate
Required vaccines: Yellow fever vaccination required if arriving from or transiting through countries with yellow fever transmission risk; Validity months: 120
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Credit or debit card online; Amount: $82 USD
How to apply
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Online application
Complete online application at evisa.gov.et with personal details, passport information, and travel dates
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Document gathering
Upload scanned color copy of passport bio page and digital passport photo meeting specifications
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Fee payment
Pay visa fee online using credit or debit card
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Processing wait
Wait for email confirmation of visa approval
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Visa collection
Print e-Visa approval email and present at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport for passport stamping