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🟢 Ethiopia e-visa portal is online and accepting applications
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Available Visas
Ethiopia eVisa Types. Which one do you need?
Eligible travelers can apply online for Ethiopia eVisas for tourism, business, medical travel and other qualifying purposes, without visiting an embassy for the eVisa application.
Yes. US passport holders need a visa for Ethiopia. To enter Ethiopia you need: a valid passport, eVisa required, Passport validity requirement, Yellow fever vaccination requirement, Physical visa for land entry.
Ethiopia eVisa Fees & Cost
Ethiopia visa fees vary by passport nationality and visa type. The government fee is set by Ethiopia and paid to them; our service fee is separate and covers expert review of your application before it is submitted. Fees below are for a US passport.
Visa type
Government fee
Max stay
Our service from
Tourist e-Visa 30 Day (VT)
$62.00
30 days
$79.00
90 Day Tourist eVisa
$152.00
30 days
$79.00
Ethiopia eVisa Processing Time
Ethiopia asks travellers to apply at least 3 days before arrival. Government processing usually takes 3 days, but governments do not guarantee a decision date, so apply as early as you can — applications are accepted well ahead of travel.
Our Standard, Rush and Emergency options set how quickly we review and file your application; the decision itself remains with the Ethiopia government. Whichever you choose, we tell you the date your visa is guaranteed by — on time or your money back.
How It Works
How to Get Your Ethiopia eVisa — Step by Step
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Apply online in 5–10 min
Guided form with real-time photo and passport validation.
2
Specialist reviews first
We catch the errors that cause most rejections — including photo specs, passport validity, and name mismatches.
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We submit and track daily
Submitted to Ethiopia Immigration. Email updates throughout.
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Visa by email
Approved e-visa PDF in your inbox. Print, present, done.
Full Requirements — VIE Intelligence Engine
Ethiopia eVisa Requirements
Select a category below. All Ethiopia visa data is updated daily from official government and embassy sources via our VIE Intelligence Engine.
Ethiopia requires 5 documents for this application. Our system validates all of these automatically before submission.
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Passport-style photo
Required▼
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Passport valid for at least 6 months from intended entry date
Required▼
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Recent passport-size photograph
Required▼
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Completed online eVisa application form
Required▼
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Payment via international credit/debit card
Required▼
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Passport valid 6+ months past entry
Critical▼
Passport validity, blank pages, dual nationality, and special rules — what Ethiopia immigration checks before letting you in.
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Passport valid 6+ months past entry
Critical▼
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Dual nationality rules
If applicable▼
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Emergency and damaged passports
FYI▼
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Israeli stamp in passport
Not an issue for Ethiopia▼
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Criminal record impact
May affect▼
Entry ports, biometrics, wait times, and intel from our VIE border intelligence database.
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Ethiopia e-Visa: designated entry ports only
Restricted▼
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Biometrics on arrival
Not required▼
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Social media screening
Not reported▼
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Typical immigration wait times
VIE Data▼
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Accommodation registration within 24 hours
Required by law▼
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Airline pre-board document checks
Varies by airline▼
Vaccinations, health insurance, and Ethiopia's medication import rules.
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Yellow fever certificate
Not required from US▼
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Banned and restricted medications
Check before travel▼
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Travel health insurance
Strongly recommended▼
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HIV test requirement
Not required▼
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Health screening on arrival
Not active▼
Proof of funds, cash declaration limits, and duty-free allowances.
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Proof of sufficient funds
May be checked▼
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Cash declaration threshold: $10,000 USD
Declare if over limit▼
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Duty-free customs allowances
FYI▼
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Prohibited import items
Know before you pack▼
Essential laws and cultural rules from VIE practical intelligence data.
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Drone LawsBanned
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VPN UsageIllegal
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AlcoholRestricted
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CannabisIllegal — severe
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GamblingIllegal
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PhotographyMilitary areas banned
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LGBTQ+ safety and legal status
Legal, exercise discretion▼
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Drone rules
Registration required▼
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Tipping culture
Optional▼
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Emergency numbers & US Embassy
Save before you go▼
If you're connecting through another country on the way to Ethiopia, check your transit visa requirements here.
Transit Country
Airside
Landside
US Visa Needed?
🇦🇪 UAE (Dubai/Abu Dhabi)
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇶🇦 Qatar (Doha)
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇸🇬 Singapore
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇯🇵 Japan
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇰🇷 South Korea
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇹🇭 Thailand
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇨🇳 China
⚠️ Varies
⚠️ 144hr only
Check first
⚠️ Transit rules change frequently. Always verify with your airline before booking.
What Ethiopia requires when you depart — and the overstay penalties you really don't want to trigger.
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Exit visa required?
No — standard tourists▼
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Departure tax
Included in ticket▼
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Exit ban for unpaid fines
Know this▼
⚠️ Overstay Consequences
$8
Per day fine
24h
Grace period
3yr
Max ban
Possible
Deportation risk
🌏 Digital Nomad Status — VIE Data
Digital Nomad Visa
Not yet available
Remote-work authorisation
No dedicated category
Avg internet speed
—
Monthly cost of living
—
Coworking scene
—
In-country extension
Not permitted
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Best visa strategy for digital nomads
Strategy▼
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Tax implications for remote workers
Important▼
Avoid These Mistakes
Why Ethiopia eVisa Applications Get Rejected — And How We Prevent It
Our document review catches these before submission. Applications rejected due to our error are resubmitted at no charge.
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Passport expires within 6 months of entry
Airlines deny boarding and immigration refuses entry. The #1 cause of rejections.
✓ We verify passport validity before submitting
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Details don't exactly match your passport
A single character difference in name, DOB, or passport number causes rejection.
✓ We verify all fields match your passport scan
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Prior overstay or visa violation
Prior overstays are on record and may trigger automatic rejection. Tell us — we can advise.
✓ We guide you through handling prior violations
Why Choose Us
Ethiopia eVisa: Expert Help vs Applying Directly
You can apply on the government portal for free. Here's why 500,000+ travelers paid us instead.
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Never rejected for a preventable mistake
73% of rejections are caused by 4 fixable errors. We check every application first. Rejected due to our error? We resubmit free.
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Government portal monitored 24/7
Ethiopia's application system goes offline without warning. We watch it around the clock and submit the moment it returns — you never have to keep checking.
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Get your whole family right first time
Inconsistencies between family applications are a top rejection trigger. We manage all applications together.
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Human help for complex cases
Prior overstay? Dual nationality? A specialist handles your case personally. Avg response under 2 hours.
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30 years in business
Since 1992. 500,000+ customers. 11,700+ reviews on Trustpilot.
Official Advisories
Current Travel Advisories for Ethiopia
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US State Dept
Exercise Normal Precautions
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UK FCDO
No special precautions
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Canada DFATD
Take normal precautions
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Australia DFAT
Exercise normal safety precautions
Quick Reference
Ethiopia eVisa Requirements by Nationality
Select your passport above to personalise this table.
Yes, almost every nationality needs a visa; the only exceptions are citizens of Kenya and Djibouti, who can enter with just a valid passport.
Can I get a visa on arrival in Ethiopia?
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Ethiopia offers a Tourist Visa on Arrival at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport for a listed set of nationalities shown on the official portal.
Is the Ethiopia tourist e-Visa single or multiple entry?
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The tourist e-Visa is an electronic single-entry visa, so it cannot be used for more than one entry into Ethiopia.
Do I need a visa to visit Ethiopia as a tourist?
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Yes, almost every traveler needs a visa for Ethiopia. The only exceptions are citizens of Kenya and Djibouti, who can enter with a valid passport. Everyone else can get a single-entry Tourist eVisa online before the trip, for either 30 or 90 days, and PassportsAndVisas.com can take care of the whole application for you. One thing to know: the eVisa only works when you fly into Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. If you plan to cross into Ethiopia by land, you'll need a paper visa from an Ethiopian embassy or consulate before you travel.
How long does it take to get an Ethiopia tourist eVisa?
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Ethiopia normally processes a Tourist eVisa in about 3 days, so apply at least 3 days before you arrive. We recommend giving yourself more breathing room than that. Once it's approved, the eVisa arrives by email. Print a copy and carry it with your passport for arrival at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
How much does the Ethiopia tourist e-Visa cost?
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The official fee is $62 for a 30-day single-entry tourist e-Visa and $152 for a 90-day single-entry tourist e-Visa, paid directly on evisa.gov.et.
How much does the Ethiopia tourist eVisa cost?
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The Ethiopian government charges $62 for a single-entry Tourist eVisa allowing up to 30 days, and $152 for one allowing up to 90 days. If you need more time once you're there, an extension costs $102 for the 30-day visa and $302 for the 90-day visa. When you apply through PassportsAndVisas.com, the government fee is included in your price along with our service, so there are no surprises.
How long does it take to get an Ethiopian e-Visa?
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Under normal circumstances processing takes 3 days, so applicants should apply at least 3 days before their intended arrival date.
Can I extend my Ethiopian tourist visa?
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Yes. If you apply within 15 days of your visa's expiry date, the extension can be done online; if more than 15 days have passed, you must apply in person at the Immigration and Citizenship Service head office in Addis Ababa.
How long must my passport be valid to enter Ethiopia?
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Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date you intend to enter Ethiopia.
Social Proof
What Travelers Say About Our Ethiopia eVisa Service
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Common themes from Ethiopia visa customers:
✓ Fast processing✓ Easy application✓ Caught my photo error✓ Approved first try✓ On-time delivery
PassportsAndVisas.com relies exclusively on official government sources for visa requirements. Our VIE Intelligence Engine cross-references multiple official sources daily to ensure accuracy.
▶Ethiopia Official Immigration Portal. (Web). Official government portal
▶U.S. Department of State — Ethiopia Travel Information. (Web). travel.state.gov
▶IATA Timatic — Visa & Health Requirements Database. (Web). iatatravelcentre.com
