Visa Requirements

Tourist Visa

Requirements

A 30 visa can be obtained upon arrival. This is for anyone staying longer than that, or for other nationalities.

Except Kenya and Djibouti nationals, visas are required for all visitors to Ethiopia. Visitors should obtain a visa from an Ethiopian Embassy before departure.

·         All visas will be valid from the date of issue.

Tourist visa, can be issued on arrival at Bole International Airport for nationals and residents of the following countries: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Luxembourg, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Democratic people’s Republic of Korea (northern Korea), Poland, Portugal, Republic of Korea (south Korea), the Russian Federation, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States of America.

o    NOTE: Eritrean Nationals shall not be issued a visa on Arrival. They must obtain an entry visa prior to their departure to Ethiopia.

·         All applications must be sent via mail with an envelop which has a TRACKING NUMBER. The applications must also have a self-addressed, prepaid UPS, or USPS EXPRESS MAIL return envelop which has a tracking Number. You don’t have to call the Embassy to check whether your application has been recieved or returned back to you since you have the option to track it online at the respective mailing company’s website. If you send any ordinary mail without tracking numbers it will not be processed and will be sent back to the sender unprocessed.

1. A valid, signed US passport. The passport must have at least 6 months remaining after the completion of your stay in Ethiopia, and contain at least one blank visa page.
2. Fully completed and signed Ethiopia Visa Application 2017
3. Passport photograph
4. Copy of round trip airline tickets or itinerary, or letter of confirmation from travel agent
5. International Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever Required if a Arriving from an infected area with 5 Days.
6. Copy of Green card or I-94 or Work Permit (for Non-US Nationals)
7. For foreign nationals of Eritrean origin, please fill out the additional Application Form (click here to download the application form). And the Embassy also advice to submit your application at least 30 days ahead of your trip.

Business Visa

Requirements

• Except holders of Diplomatic Passport, Official Passport, Service Passport and UN travel document, all business visa applicants should be approved from Ethiopian Immigration. The host company in Ethiopia should request a visa approval from Ethiopian Immigation on behalf of the applicant.
• US Diplomats or Officials traveling with Diplomatic or Official Passport must bring an official letter from US State Department.
• Diplomats or Officials of other countries traveling with Diplomatic, official or service Passport or UN travel document must bring official letter from Embassies or appropriate Authorities.

1. A valid, signed US passport. The passport must have at least 6 months remaining after the completion of your stay in Ethiopia, and contain at least one blank visa page.
2. Fully completed and signed Ethiopia Visa Application 2017
3. Passport photograph
4. Copy of round trip airline tickets or itinerary, or letter of confirmation from travel agent
5. Copy of Green Card or I-94 or Work Permit (for Non-US Nationals)
6. VISA APPROVAL from Ethiopian Immigration
7. A business letter of introduction and financial responsibility is required to be typed on your company letterhead and addressed to: Embassy of Ethiopia, Visa Section, Washington, DC. This letter must be signed by a company officer other than the traveler, and should:
   1. state the nature of business to be performed;
   2. include the name and address of the company to be visited;
   3. guarantee sufficient financial support during visit; and
   4. guarantee return transportation to the US for the applicant.
8. International Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever Required if a Arriving from an infected area with 5 Days.

Fees

Service fees will be paid in money order payable to Embassy of Ethiopia

Visa Information

Your application will be hand carried to the Embassy, and is usually processed in 72 hours.

The Ethiopia tourist or business visa is usually valid for multiple entries for two years from date issued, for a stay not to exceed 30-90 days