Embassy
Embassy of Australia, Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa
Cape Verde Street (Turkish Compound)
Ethiopia visa requirements for Australian citizens
Australian citizens get a visa on arrival in Ethiopia, for up to 90 days.
Passport
AUS
Australia
Going to
ETH
Ethiopia
Visa on arrival
Eligible tourists can apply for a visa when they reach Addis Ababa.
- Visa
- On arrival
- Max stay
- 90 days (3 months)
- Fee
- Arrival fee not confirmed
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
What to do
Bring the arrival fee in cash, in a widely accepted currency, plus a passport photo.
Have your return or onward ticket and accommodation details ready.
Queue at the visa-on-arrival desk before immigration in Ethiopia.
Ways into Ethiopia
Visit for a holiday, family visit or other non-business trip.
Visa on arrival For your passportTourist visa on arrivalEligible tourists can apply for a visa when they reach Addis Ababa.
- Fee
- Arrival fee not confirmed
How to apply
- Confirm your country's eligibility before you fly.
- Show your passport at Addis Ababa's arrival visa counter.
- Pay the arrival fee.
Documents required
- Undamaged passport valid 6 months
- The country list is incomplete; other countries may qualify.
- Pay in USD, EUR, GBP or CAD, or by card; online receipts do not replace payment.
eVisa30-day tourist eVisaAn online visa for holidays and other non-business visits.
- Stay
- 30 days
- Fee
- US$62
- Processing
- 3 days
- Entries
- Single
How to apply
- Apply on the official visa website.
- Upload your documents and pay.
- Download your approved visa before travel.
Documents required
- Passport valid 6 months from arrival
- Colour passport scan
- Recent colour passport photo
- Enter only through Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
- Your visa starts on your planned arrival date.
eVisa90-day tourist eVisaAn online visa for longer holidays and other non-business visits.
- Stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- US$152
- Processing
- 3 days
- Entries
- Single
How to apply
- Check that the website offers 90 days.
- Apply online, upload documents and pay.
- Download your approved visa.
Documents required
- Passport valid 6 months from arrival
- Passport scan
- Recent passport photo
- Enter only through Addis Ababa Bole International Airport; validity starts on planned arrival.
- The fee list includes this option, but online availability was not confirmed.
Visa requiredEmbassy visit visaAn embassy visa for holidays or family visits.
- Processing
- 1–3 days
How to apply
- Check the embassy's visit visa rules.
- Follow its application steps.
Official pageDocuments required
- Passport valid 6 months
Sources (31)Last updated 11 November 2026
- Immigration and Citizenship Service
- Official immigration application portal
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs: travel page and Visa Services navigation
- Official Ethiopian e-Visa portal
- General e-visa requirements and notices
- E-visa terms and conditions
- Official e-visa application form
- Visa status and download instructions
- Tourist Visa
- Tourist Visa on Arrival and Visa Exemptions
- Embassy in Washington: Visa Service Details
- Embassy in Paris: Visas
- Official Ethiopian Consulate in Norway: e-Visa
- Immigration and Citizenship Service guideline hosted by Ethiopian Airlines
- Business and Related Studies Visa
- Workshop/Conference Visa
- Investment Visa
- Food Summit Conference Visa
- Food Summit event announcement
- Student Visa
- Foreign Business Firm Employment Visa
- Non-Governmental Organisations Work Visa
- Government Institutions Short Task Visa
- Journalist Visa
- Entertainment Industry Visa
- Medical Treatment Visa
- Religion Visa
- Sports Competition and Training Visa
- Residence Visa
- Temporary Residence Permit Through Marriage
- Ethiopian Origin ID
Embassies for this trip
For lost passports and emergencies.
Coming from Australia
- Plugs C E F LAdapter needed
- MoneyETB Br
- Time−2h
- DrivingOn the rightLook left first
- LanguageAmharic
- Emergency911 police
Planning your Ethiopia trip
Best time to go: October to February is the dry, sunniest season in Addis Ababa. Many highland tourist sites have a similar climate, while lower areas can be much hotter.
- LalibelaSee churches cut into rock.
- AxumSee huge stone monuments called obelisks.
- GondarVisit its castles and historic religious sites.
- HararExplore historic mosques and cultural heritage.
Scams to watch for in Ethiopia
- Higher tourist prices and market brokersSellers may quote foreigners higher prices. Brokers steer you towards certain shops and receive a payment from the seller. Their involvement can make it harder to negotiate a lower price.
- Sales-tray distraction theftSomeone holds up a tray of goods with one hand while using the other hand to reach into your pocket. The goods draw your attention away from your belongings.
- Pickpocketing in crowds and shared transportThieves take belongings while people are crowded together or distracted. Visible cameras, backpacks and other tourist items can attract attention.
About Ethiopia
Ethiopia is a landlocked federal republic in the Horn of Africa, on a high interior plateau.
- Capital
- Addis Ababa
- Money
- Ethiopian birr (Br)
- Languages
- Amharic
- Time zone
- UTC+03:00
- Cars drive on the
- right side
- Calling code
- +251
Other Oceania passports
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Questions
Do australian citizens need a visa for Ethiopia?
Australian citizens get a visa on arrival in Ethiopia, for up to 90 days.
How long can australian citizens stay in Ethiopia?
Up to 90 days each visit with the visa on arrival rule. Staying longer can mean a fine or a ban from coming back.
Can I get the Ethiopia visa at the airport?
Yes. Australian citizens get the visa when they land in Ethiopia. Carry cash for the fee, a passport photo, your return ticket and hotel details.
Do ethiopian citizens need a visa for Australia?
Ethiopian citizens need an eVisa for Australia. Apply on the official website.
Do other Oceania passports get easier entry to Ethiopia?
New Zealand can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Ethiopia are easier for australian citizens?
Mauritius, Mayotte, Réunion, Rwanda Seychelles, and 3 more let australian citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Ethiopia?
Bring the arrival fee in cash, in a widely accepted currency, plus a passport photo. Have your return or onward ticket and accommodation details ready.
What money is used in Ethiopia?
Ethiopian birr (Br). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in Ethiopia?
Amharic.
How strong is the Australia passport?
It ranks #12 and reaches 150 destinations without applying ahead.
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