Ethiopia Tourist Visa
The Ethiopia Tourist Visa is the electronic travel permit for visiting Ethiopia on vacation. It is available to citizens of all countries and it eliminates the need to go to an embassy, or queue at the border for a visa.
The application is available 100% online. It can be completed in minutes and approved in as little as 24 hours.
Visitors just need to answer the questions on the Ethiopia eVisa application and submit a recent passport photo.
With an approved Ethiopia tourist visa, travelers can visit the country for up to 90 days.
What is the Ethiopian Tourist Visa?
The Ethiopia Tourist Visa was launched by the government in 2017 to accelerate the process. The Ethiopia Visa is available to travelers of all nationalities.
The online application form for an Ethiopian Tourist Visa takes just minutes to complete. Applicants need to provide the following information:
- Full name
- Address and contact details
- Date of birth
- Passport information
- Travel plans
- Health information
Once approved, the Tourist Visa for Ethiopìa is sent to the email address provided on the application form by the user. Travelers can then present a printed copy of the eVisa, along with their passports, to the Ethiopian border authorities at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
Ethiopia Visa for Tourism - Visa eligibility
The Ethiopia Visa for Tourism is available to passport-holders of every country around the world. In order to be authorized to travel to the country, applicants must:
- Meet the basic visa requirements
- Have a passport which is valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry.
There are only 2 nationalities that can enter Ethiopia without a visa: Citizens of Kenya and Djibouti who can enter for one (1) year and three 3 months respectively. Visitors of all other nationalities need a tourist visa, business visa, or other visa, depending on their purpose of travel.
Tourist Visa Application Processing Time
Applications are usually processed within 24 hours after the user submits their completed form and the supporting documentation. However, the process can take up to 2 business days. It's important to allow enough time for visa processing.
The information provided on the application is screened by the Ethiopian authorities after the form has been submitted. The information must be accurate and complete to avoid visa processing delays.
Duration and Validity of the Ethiopian Tourist Visa
There is a section on the application form where applicants can choose the length of the validity of the Ethiopian Tourist Visa. There are 2 options available for foreign visitors at present: a 30-day visa or a 90-day visa. In both cases, the visa’s length only comes into effect on the indicated date of entry, not from the date of issue.
The Tourist Visa is a single-entry visa. This means that it can only be used to enter Ethiopia once and will expire if the visitor leaves before the 30 or 90-day duration.
Tourists who wish to leave Ethiopia and return at a later date must apply for a new visa. There are no limits on the number of visas issued.