Visas to Ethiopia

Nearly all visitors to Ethiopia will arrive at Addis Ababa's Bole International Airport:

• Prior to reaching immigration, you will see a small office where you may receive your visa (remember to have $50 with you.)  The office is near the bottom of the escalator.  If you do not already have a visa, you must stop here before getting in line to have your passport stamped. 

eVisa

In July, 2017 a new "eVisa" system was created.  Eligible visitors may now apply for and receive their visas online.  To see a list of eligible countries and other requirements, visit the eVisa website.

Visa on Arrival

To receive your visa upon arrival at Bole International Airport, you will need to pay a fee of either $50 in cash for each person in your group.  Your passport should be valid for at least six months after your date of entry.  You will need to provide the name and phone number of either your tour operator or the hotel where you will spend your first night.  Passport photos or other documents are not required.  If your country is not on the list to the right, you can receive your visa at the nearest Ethiopian embassy or consulate.  If this is not practical, please contact Awaze Tours for more information.

Links to Ethiopia's Embassies

Embassy of Ethiopia - Beijing
Embassy of Ethiopia - Berlin
Embassy of Ethiopia - Brussels
Embassy of Ethiopia - Canberra
Embassy of Ethiopia - London
Embassy of Ethiopia - New Delhi
Embassy of Ethiopia - Ottawa
Embassy of Ethiopia - Paris
Embassy of Ethiopia - Pretoria
Embassy of Ethiopia - Rome
Embassy of Ethiopia - Tokyo
Embassy of Ethiopia - Washington

Tef growing in the countryside.

Geladas in the Simien Mountains. (photo courtesy of Ron Bugaj)

Countries Eligible for Visa Upon Arrival:

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• Argentina
• Australia
• Austria
• Belgium
• Brazil
• Canada
• China
• Czech Republic
• Denmark
• Finland
• France
• Germany
• Greece
• India
• Ireland
• Israel
• Italy
• Japan
• Korea, Republic of
• Kuwait
• Luxembourg
• Mexico
• Netherlands
• New Zealand
• Norway
• Poland
• Portugal
• Russian Federation
• Slovakia
• South Africa
• Spain
• Sweden
• Switzerland
• United Kingdom
• United States of America