Ethiopia Visa Information

Visitors to Ethiopia require visas. The only exceptions are nationals from Djibouti and Kenya and travellers who arrive in Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to catch a connecting flight.

Some tourist visas can also be issued on arrival at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, for which a different form is provided.

Tourist visas can only be issued on arrival to:

Foreign nationals who are coming from countries where there is no Ethiopian Mission

Foreign nationals who are coming from and are permanent residents in any of the following internationally recognised tourist-generating countries: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea Republic, Kuwait, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russian Federation, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States.

If you intend to visit Ethiopia, on holiday, a business trip, to study, work, volunteer or as an emigrant you should get up to date and accurate information from the official website of the Ministry Of Foreign Affairs Of Ethiopia.

For up to date information on visa requirements, you can also check with the Embassy or Consulate of Ethiopia before you travel.

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