Ethiopia eVisa Application

The Ethiopia eVisa is an electronic visa that was introduced in 2017 to speed up the visa application process and allow eligible citizens to enter Ethiopia for tourism purposes.

The eVisa stays valid for 30 days. The validity period starts on the selected date of travel provided in the application.

Travelers who wish to obtain an Ethiopia eVisa must complete a quick and intuitive online application process using any working device. Applicants need to fill a simple form online, cover the issuing fee, and wait for their approved eVisa to be delivered via email.

Most Ethiopian eVisa applications are approved within 3 business days. The final processing time may, however, always be prolonged by the immigration authorities.

All eligible travelers should present their printed eVisas along with their valid passports to the customs officials upon arrival in Ethiopia.

• Types of Ethiopia eVisa

  The electronic visa for Ethiopia comes in one type: a single-entry permit valid for 30 days.

  With the approved document, you can enter Ethiopia once during its validity period.

  Moreover, the online visa can only be used for tourism purposes, such as going on vacation, exploring the country, or visiting family and friends.

  The validity period of your Ethiopia online visa starts on the date of entry that you put in the application form.

• List of Eligible Countries

  The Ethiopia eVisa is available to most nations worldwide. Make sure that you have a passport that will stay valid for at least 6 months from the planned date of arrival.

  Grab your travel document and apply online using any working device with an internet connection. You can submit the form anywhere at any time.

• Ethiopia eVisa Application Form

  Apply for your Ethiopian eVisa swiftly and securely using our application form.

  Please note! It is recommended to submit the online visa application at least a week before your travel to Ethiopia.

  To start the application process, find the panel above, select your nationality and the preferred electronic visa type. Then click "Start the application" and follow these instructions:

  1. Fill the application form. You'll be asked to >provide basic details, such as your passport information, intended dates of stay, and email address. Please make sure that there are no errors in the data provided to avoid any delays with approval.
  2. Upload the supporting documents. Take a photo of your valid passport's bio-data page using your phone and prepare your face photo using either a PC camera or a phone. Upload the two documents and move on to the last step.
  3. Submit the payment and wait for the confirmation. Cover the Ethiopia eVisa fees and receive a confirmation number. Once the application is processed, you will receive a PDF document with your valid entry permit.

  The standard processing time our applicants wait for the approved online visa is 3 business days. However, many applicants receive their entry permits within 24 hours or less.

  All final decisions, both in terms of processing time and approval, depend on the government of Ethiopia.

• Validity Period

  The validity period of your Ethiopia eVisa starts on the date of travel you have put in the application form and extends for 30 days.

  Using the electronic visa, you can enter Ethiopia once and travel only for tourism purposes.

  Once approved, your eVisa will be digitally linked to your passport.

  In case of losing your travel document or replacing it for any other reason, your online visa to Ethiopia becomes invalid.

• Transit Information

  If you are simply planning to transit through Ethiopia, then you do not need an eVisa as long as the following conditions are met:

  • You do not plan to leave the transit zone at the airport.
  • Your connecting flight is within 24 hours.

  If you intend to leave the transit zone or your connecting flight is not within 24 hours, then you must apply for a transit visa at the Addis Ababa Bole International Airport or online before traveling.

• Requirements on Arrival

  Upon arrival in Ethiopia, you will need to show the following documents to the customs officials:

  • your valid passport (must not expire for at least 6 months past your intended date of entry)
  • a printed copy of the Ethiopia eVisa (you will receive the approved entry permit at the email address provided in the application form; print out the PDF and carry it with you)

• Ethiopia eVisa Sample

  Grab your valid passport and complete the application process within minutes from home. Once the form is submitted, make sure to take a look at the Ethiopia eVisa sample below.