Ethiopia eVisa

إثيوبيا · Addis Ababa · Africa

eVisa Level 3

Ethiopia offers an eVisa system that allows citizens of 51 countries to apply online. The fee is $82 USD with processing completed within 3-3 days. The visa is valid for 90 days with a maximum stay of 30 days. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry, and visa on arrival is also available.

$82

Fee (USD)

3 business days

Processing

90d

Validity

30d

Max stay

Verified: 2026-04-01 Source: evisa.gov.et

Requirements

✓ Valid passport (min 6 months validity)

✓ Passport-size photo

✓ Return ticket

✓ Proof of accommodation

✓ Yellow fever vaccination certificate (if arriving from endemic country)

Key details

Entry type	Single
Multiple entry	Single entry only via standard eVisa. Business eVisa may offer multiple entry through embassy.
Passport validity	6 months
Blank pages	1 required
Biometric	Required
Print eVisa	Not required
Israeli stamp	Accepted
Insurance	Not required
Yellow fever	Required

Photo specifications

Size: 35x45 · 600x750 min

Background: white

Format: JPEG · max 1024KB

Face: 70-80%

Taken within: 6 months

Best time to visit

Jan

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Dec

Best OK

Long dry season post-rains. Great for trekking and wildlife. Rainy season Jun-Sep.

Country information

🏛

Addis Ababa

Capital

💱

ETB

Currency

📞

+251

Calling

🕐

+03:00

Timezone

👥

0.0M

Population

🗣

Amharic

Language

Payment methods

visamastercard

Neighboring countries

EritreaDjiboutiSomaliaKenyaSouth SudanSudan

Tips & warnings

⚡ Apply early — even though processing is fast, apply at least a week in advance.

⚡ Yellow fever certificate required if arriving from an endemic area.

⚡ Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months — check before applying.

⚡ Only apply through the official portal (www.evisa.gov.et) — avoid unofficial websites that charge extra fees.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Ethiopia eVisa cost? +

The Ethiopia eVisa costs $82 USD. Single entry only via standard eVisa. Business eVisa may offer multiple entry through embassy.

How long does Ethiopia eVisa processing take? +

Processing takes 3 business days.

What documents do I need for a Ethiopia eVisa? +

Valid passport (min 6 months validity). Passport-size photo. Return ticket. Proof of accommodation. Yellow fever vaccination certificate (if arriving from endemic country).

How long is the Ethiopia eVisa valid? +

The visa is valid for 90 days from issue date. Maximum stay is 30 days.

Can I get multiple entries for Ethiopia? +

Single entry only via standard eVisa. Business eVisa may offer multiple entry through embassy.