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 Ethiopia eVisa stays valid for 30 or 90 days, and every applicant can choose between these two types. The validity period starts on the date of entering Ethiopia, which means that the maximum stay is also one or three months, depending on the selected type.

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 providing basic personal and travel-related details, cover the issuing fee, and wait for their approved eVisa to be delivered via email.

All Ethiopia eVisa applications are approved within 3 business days. Moreover, an Ethiopian online visa costs 129 Euro or 259 Euro, depending on the selected type.

All eligible travelers should present their printed eVisas along with their valid passports to the customs officials upon arrival at the Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.

Further Ethiopia eVisa-related information is available below.

• Ethiopia eVisa types

  The electronic visa for Ethiopia comes in two different types, all travelers can choose between:

  • a single-entry permit for a 30-day stay (129 Euro)
  • a multiple-entry permit for a 90-day stay (259 Euro)

  Every Ethiopia eVisa is:

  • a single-entry permit (you can only enter Ethiopia once during the validity period)
  • for tourism purposes only (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 citizens from every country 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 valid travel document and apply online using any working device with an internet connection within minutes. 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! The online visa application must be submitted at least three days before your travel to Ethiopia.

  To start the application process, find the panel on the left-hand side and select the preferred electronic visa type. Then click "Apply Online" 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 the applicant's face photo using either a PC camera or a phone. Upload the two documents and move on to the last step.
  3. Payment and confirmation: Cover the Ethiopia eVisa fees and receive a confirmation number. Once the application is processed, you will receive the PDF document with your valid entry permit!

  The maximum time that applicants can expect to 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 entry you have put in the application form and is either 30 or 90 days long. Depending on the selected electronic visa type.

  No matter which type should you choose, you can enter Ethiopia once and travel only for tourism purposes.

  Please note - your eVisa will be digitally linked to your passport.

  That means 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 airport that can't be obtained online.

• Requirements on arrival

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

  1. your valid passport (must not expire for at least 6 months past your intended date of entry)
  2. a printed Ethiopia eVisa copy. You will receive the approved entry permit at the email address provided 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!

  

Make sure to prepare the following documents before starting the Ethiopia online visa application process:

• applicant's face photo (that can be taken using a phone or a PC camera)
• a digital photo of the bio-data page of your passport

Important - your passport must stay valid for at least 6 months from the planned date of arrival. Otherwise your application will not be accepted.