Get your Ethiopia electronic visa in 3 easy steps
Verified details for Ethiopia travel authorizations
30 days or 90 days from arrival date
Single entry
30 or 90 days from date of entry
3 business days
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) only
Select the country of your passport to view entry requirements, fees, and processing times.
You can apply 100% online in advance. No embassy visits or physical paperwork required.
Prepare these items before starting your application. You can submit clear digital photos taken with your smartphone.
Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of intended arrival
Recent passport-style digital color photograph (white background)
Clear color scan of passport biographical data page
Hotel address or accommodation details in Addis Ababa or other regions
Arrival must be via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
We handle the complexity of international government portals so you can focus on your journey.
Complete your online questionnaire with your personal data, travel dates, and accommodation information.
Submit securely with transparent all-inclusive pricing; our specialists inspect your files before filing.
Receive your official Ethiopia eVisa document delivered directly to your email, ready to print.
All fees included upfront. Government fee + NomadicMart concierge service. Zero surprise checkout charges.
Compare applying directly through government portals against our full-service concierge experience.
| Feature | NomadicMart Concierge | Government Portal Self-Apply |
|---|---|---|
| Price & Transparency | Clear all-inclusive upfront total with no foreign banking surcharges | Government portal payment gateway with strict non-refundable terms |
| Processing Time | Fast file review ensuring all mandatory fields comply with ministry standards | Standard queue processing with no human support for delays |
| Support | 24/7 dedicated support via chat, phone, and email | Limited support through government email during Addis Ababa business hours |
| Error Handling | Pre-check of photo specifications and passport MRZ code match | Minor clerical mismatches result in outright rejection and forfeited fees |
| Refund Policy | Service fee refunded if application cannot be filed | Government payments are strictly non-refundable under all circumstances |
Clear answers on eligibility, processing times, validity, and entry requirements.
The Ethiopia Tourist eVisa is an official digital entry permit issued by the Ethiopian Immigration and Citizenship Service. It allows international travelers from all nationalities to apply online for a single-entry tourist visa valid for either 30 days or 90 days. The validity of the Ethiopia eVisa begins on the date of intended entry specified in your application, not the date of approval.
No. The Ethiopia electronic visa is strictly valid for entry exclusively through Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD). Travelers attempting to enter Ethiopia via regional land border crossings (such as borders with Kenya, Sudan, or Djibouti) cannot use an eVisa and must obtain a conventional consular visa stamped in their passport prior to travel.
No third party or private facilitator has the legal authority to guarantee visa issuance. Final entry decisions rest entirely with the Ethiopian Immigration and Citizenship Service. NomadicMart is an independent visa concierge service and is not affiliated with the Ethiopian Government or evisa.immigration.gov.et. We review your passport scans and photo formats to prevent preventable administrative rejections.
Yes. If you wish to extend your stay in Ethiopia, you must visit the Immigration and Citizenship Service headquarters located in Addis Ababa before your current eVisa expires. Staying beyond the validity period without an authorized extension incurs substantial daily penalty fines and potential legal complications upon departure.
If your transit layover at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is under 8 hours and you do not leave the airport transit lounge, you do not require a transit visa. If your layover exceeds 8 hours and Ethiopian Airlines does not provide automated transit hotel accommodation, or if you wish to exit the airport to visit Addis Ababa, you must hold an approved eVisa or transit visa.
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