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Due to COVID-19 and the health of our employees, we will not be accepting new applicants at this time.
A visa is required for entry into Ethiopia. Get your's today!

Ethiopia Visa – Requirements and Application

Do I Need a Visa for Ethiopia?

Tourist and business visas are required for travel to Ethiopia. Travelers can also obtain a visa online (e-visa) on the Main Department for Immigration and Nationality Affairs website. A passport with 6 months validity is also required to get into the country.

Ethiopia Entry Requirements

Do I Need A… For My Trip to Ethiopia?
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Sources: Ethiopia Embassy and U.S. State Department

What Do I Need for an Ethiopia Visa Application?

You will need your passport, passport photo, completed visa application form, proof of travel arrangements, letter of invitation, and a business letter to obtain a tourist or business visa.

The tabs below will give you more information about the different types of visas you will need.


Travelers visiting for tourism must have a visa. The following items must be submitted along with a completed application.

Passport:

  • Must be original and signed
  • 6 months validity
  • Must have a blank page for entry stamp

Photographs:

  • Has to be 2×2 inches
  • Color picture with a plain background

Proof of Travel:

  • Flight itinerary
  • Copy of airline ticket showing entry and exit from Ethiopia

Travelers to Ethiopia must submit a completed application along with the following to obtain a visa:

Passport:

  • Must be original and signed
  • 6 months validity
  • Must have a blank page for entry stamp

Photographs:

  • Has to be 2×2 inches
  • Color picture with a plain background

Proof of Travel:

  • Flight itinerary
  • Copy of airline ticket showing entry and exit from Ethiopia

Letter of Invitation:

  • Must be accepted by the government of Ethiopia
  • Has to be from sponsor/company showing their relationship to applicant
  • Show purpose of travel, how long you plan to stay, and the place you plan to stay
  • Has to have the host’s contact info

Business Letter:

  • Must be from your employer/sponsor
  • Written on company letterhead and includes the introduction of applicant
  • Employment and status in the company as well as purpose of visit to Ethiopia
  • Must also include who is responsible financially for the applicant and
  • Contact info in Ethiopia

There are other types of visas travelers can apply for. Transit, NGO and Work visas are some of the visas people can obtain as well as Diplomatic/Official and Missionary visas.

Tourist and Business e-visas are available for those interested in obtaining their visas online.

How Can Passport Health Help Me With the Visa Process?

Passport Health’s travel documents team will walk you through the visa process step-by-step and handle the sometimes difficult communication with embassies and consulates. Contact us today to start your worry-free visa processing.

Customer Reviews

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“Great staff and process for obtaining visas and passports. Thank you for your help in getting to Ethiopia.”

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“Kind, informative, polite, considerate, I appreciated that she took time with me even though I was lost trying to get the Ethiopia visa on my own.”

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“The specialist I worked with on my Ethiopia visa was fantastic!! She provided detailed information and made you feel comfortable.”

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How Much Do Ethiopia Visas Cost?

Tourist and e-visas start at $50 for travel to Ethiopia. This does not include the price of service or processing fees. Contact a travel documents specialist to learn more.

Are Any Vaccines Required for Ethiopia?

Proof of yellow fever vaccination may be required if arriving from a country where the virus is present.

Some other vaccines are recommended including: cholera, typhoid and hepatitis A.

For more information, see our Ethiopia destination advice page.

U.S. Embassy in Ethiopia

It’s recommended that you enroll in STEP, the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program, with the U.S. Department of State. It’s a free program that will offer you information from the Embassy on safety conditions, help the U.S. Embassy contact you in an emergency, and help your family and friends get in touch with you in the case of an emergency.

U.S. Embassy Addis Ababa
Entoto Street
PO Box 1014
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Telephone: +(251) 11 130-6000
Emergency After-Hours Telephone: 011 130-6000
Fax: +(251) 11 124-2435 and +(251) 11 124-2419

Note that the Embassy is also closed on both Ethiopian and American Holidays.

For More Information About Ethiopia…

See Passport Health’s Ethiopia destination advice page with information on safety, climate and more. Or, start you visa process by contacting us today!

On This Page:
Do I Need a Visa for Ethiopia?
What Do I Need for a Ethiopia Visa Application?
Ethiopia Tourism Visa Application
Ethiopia Business Visa Application
Other Ethiopia Visa Applications
How Can Passport Health Help Me With the Visa Process?
How Much Do Ethiopia Visas Cost?
Are Any Vaccines Required for Ethiopia?
U.S. Embassy in Ethiopia
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