Ethiopia tourist visa

1. Visa-free visit

   No visa needed

   Citizens of Djibouti and Kenya can visit without a visa.

   Stay

   Djibouti citizens: 3 months. Kenya citizens: 1 year.

   Passports that qualify (2)

   • Djibouti
   • Kenya

2. Tourist e-Visa (online visa)

   eVisa

   Citizens of all countries can apply for a tourist e-Visa.

   1. Apply through Ethiopia's online visa platform.
   2. Enter through Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.

3. Tourist visa on arrival

   Visa on arrival

   Eligible travellers include nationals of African Union member states, except Egypt, Eritrea, Libya, Nigeria and Sudan; all European Union member states; and the other countries and territories listed for this option. Holders of residence permits issued by eligible countries or territories can also qualify.

   Valid for

   Up to 3 months.

   Passports that qualify (43)

   • Argentina
   • Australia
   • Bahrain
   • Belarus
   • Bosnia and Herzegovina
   • Brazil
   • Canada
   • China
   • Georgia
   • Hong Kong
   • Iceland
   • India
   • Indonesia
   • Israel
   • Japan
   • Jordan
   • Kuwait
   • Lebanon
   • Liechtenstein
   • Malaysia
   • Mexico
   • Monaco
   • Montenegro
   • New Zealand
   • North Korea
   • North Macedonia
   • Norway
   • Oman
   • Philippines
   • Qatar
   • Russia
   • Saudi Arabia
   • Serbia
   • Singapore
   • South Korea
   • Switzerland
   • Taiwan
   • Thailand
   • Türkiye
   • Ukraine
   • United Arab Emirates
   • United Kingdom
   • United States

   1. Arrive at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
   2. Apply for a tourist visa on arrival.

4. Visa from an Ethiopian embassy or consulate

   Visa needed

   Visitors who need a visa can obtain one from an Ethiopian diplomatic mission. This is required for entry by land unless the traveller is a citizen of Djibouti or Kenya.

   1. Apply at an Ethiopian diplomatic mission.
   2. Obtain the physical visa before departure if entering by land.

1. Apply for a tourist e-Visa through Ethiopia's online visa platform.
2. Enter Ethiopia through Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.

• An e-Visa can only be used to enter through Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
• For entry by land, get a physical visa from an Ethiopian diplomatic mission before departure, unless you are a citizen of Djibouti or Kenya.
• A tourist visa issued on arrival can be valid for up to 3 months.

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