Ethiopia offers some of the most extraordinary landscapes anywhere in Africa. From the jagged-peaks of the Simien Mountains, the thick afro-alpine forests of the Bale Mountains, or the kaleidoscopic acid springs of the Danakil Depression - it's one of the most beautiful countries in the world. Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. Entry via other ports is not allowed. E-Visa services are now open for processing.
Ethiopia Tourist Visa
Single entry (30 days stay) Up to 30 days 3 business days
Single entry (90 days stay) Up to 90 days 3 business days
Passport copy. A copy of your passport that must be valid for at least 6 months from the date you intend to enter Ethiopia.
Passport-type photograph. A digital passport-type photograph taken within the last 6 months. This may be taken using a cell phone against a white wall provided if it meets the standards of a passport-type photograph.
Additional information
The validity of Ethiopian e-Visa starts from the date you intend to enter Ethiopia (not from the date of issue).
If you are not national of the countries listed as 'Eligible countries' and you claim that you have a permanent residence permit in one of these countries, you are required to upload the residence permit while submitting your application and you must show it to the Immigration officers on your arrival at the entry point.
Ethiopia Business Visa
Single entry (30 days stay) Up to 30 days 3 business days
Passport copy. A copy of your passport that must be valid for at least 6 months from the date you intend to enter Ethiopia.
Passport-type photograph. A digital passport-type photograph taken within the last 6 months. This may be taken using a cell phone against a white wall provided if it meets the standards of a passport-type photograph.
Business License. Business license of the inviting company.
Business invitation. Issued by inviting company/organization to the participant. The invitation letter should describe the conference briefly such as conference name, start date, end date and venue.
Application Letter. An official application letter written by the inviting organization addressed to the Main Department for Immigration and Nationality Affairs of Ethiopia ans stating that an organization/company has officially requested for visa.
TIN Certificate. Tax Payer Identification Number Certificate of the company renewed for the fiscal year.
Ethiopia Visa Requirements
A passport, valid for at least six more months beyond the date you intend to leave and has at least two blank pages
When applying online, you need a scanned picture of the personal information page of your passport
Passport-size pictures (35×45 mm and with a white background). If attached electronically, the Ethiopia visa picture must be in JPEG, JPG, PNG, BMP, or GIF format with a maximum size of 2MB.
Ethiopian E Visa Application
Ethiopia Visa Processing Time
Whether you have applied for Ethiopia Tourist Visa or Business Visa you will get the Ethiopia Visa in 24 Hours. In some very rare cases, you will receive the Ethiopia visa in 72 Hours. So, basically within 24-72 Hours, your Visa will be processed. If while filling the Application Form you have filled the wrong details or left something incomplete your Visa Application Form will be Denied. If you don’t fulfil Passport and Visa Requirements then also your Application Form will get rejected. If the Online Application Form gets denied you won’t be able to receive your Visa. It is advised that you Fill the Form correctly and give all the Authentic Documents to get your Visa.
Ethiopian E Visa Fees
Business E Visa is $101.00, Tourist e visa 30 days $111.00 and 90 days $131.00