What you need to know about Ethiopian tourist visas, If you are a tourist, vacationing in Ethiopia. It is required to have a valid visa and Passport at the time of entry unless you are from Djibouti and Kenya the only visa-exempt countries.
Types of Visa Available for tourists and other travelers
- E-visa or online Visa
- Visa on Arrival at Airport
- Transit Visa
- Normal tourist Visa from Embassy
- Visa Extension
- Business E-Visa
Visa and documents required to enter Ethiopia
Any foreigner who plans to enter Ethiopia must hold a passport or travel document valid for not less than 6 months. You will also need to obtain and present one of the following visa types.
– A printed copy of the approved electronic visa,
– Visa on arrival, at the airport
– Regular visas from the Ethiopian embassy and missionaries.
Note: The visa on arrival and e-visa is only applicable to people arriving at Addis Ababa Airport. If you want to enter Ethiopia by land or at any other airport, you must obtain a regular visa from the Ethiopian embassy or missionary before traveling.
Normal Tourist Visa from Embassy
Tourist visas and business visas can be obtained in person from the Ethiopian embassy and missionaries. The required documents include travel documents, passport-sized photos, original passports, and copies. Fill out the visa application form and pay the visa fee to the visa office.
Ethiopia Visa Cost
| Entry Type | Duration | Visa Cost |
| Single Entry | 30 Days | 82USD |
| Single Entry | 90 days | 202USD |
| Multiple entries | 90 days | |
| Multiple entries | 6 Months |
Ethiopian Visa application By Post
You can send your Ethiopian visa application to the Ethiopian Embassy by mail or courier service and process the visa. This only applies to some Ethiopian embassies or consulates. You must attach the required documents and proof of payment to the visa application form.
The application must be submitted in extra time before the scheduled entry date into Ethiopia, and the time required your Documents to arrive process and send the documents.
Visa Extension
If the traveler wants to have overstayed in Ethiopia than the stated date of visa issuance. They can request an extension before the visa expires. To obtain a visa extension, they must go in person to the headquarters of the Directorate General of Immigration and Ethnic Affairs (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia) near Churchill Road. Travelers who have overstayed the validity period of the visa without Extension are subjected to fines and legal penalties.
Business Visa
If you are traveling to Ethiopia to undertake business, you can get a regular business Visa or E-visa