Visas are required for all visitors to Ethiopia. Visitors should obtain a visa from an Ethiopian Embassy or Mission in advance of arrival by filling out the visa application form (Click here to download), and submitting payment in the form of a money order to the Embassy or Mission based upon the type of visa being requested.

Click here to view a chart of the visa types and their associated fees.

Those using mail services to receive their visas should include an envelope with a return address and sufficient pre-paid postage in addition to their completed visa application form and money order payment.

Transit Visas

Passenger in transit in Ethiopia with confirmed onward bookings within 72 hours can obtain transit visas with the following documents:

• A valid passport
• One recent passport-size photograph
• A letter from his/her organization explaining the purpose of his/her travel
• A completed visa application form (Click here to download)

On Arrival Visas

An on arrival tourist visa, up to three month, can be issued at Bole International Airport for nationals and residents of the following countries: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Greece, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Luxembourg, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, People's Democratic Republic of Korea, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Korea, the Russian Federation, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, the United States of America.