Passport and photo
Upload the colour passport biographical page and a recent passport photograph.
ETHIOPIA TOURIST VISA-VT
Ethiopian e-Visa online
Complete an Ethiopian e-Visa application online for tourism and prepare the travel, accommodation, personal and passport information required.
Choose a single-entry tourist visa allowing a maximum stay of 30 or 90 days.
Apply for Ethiopia eVisaTOURIST VISA APPLICATION
Explore visa informationPrepare your Ethiopia eVisa application
Travel and accommodation
Add intended arrival, flight segment and accommodation contact information.
Personal and passport details
Complete the applicant, home-address and passport information, then continue directly to checkout.
HELP & INFORMATION
Ethiopia eVisa questions
Who can apply for an Ethiopia eVisa?
Eligibility depends on nationality, travel document and intended purpose. The current form covers eligible tourism travel.
Where can I enter using the tourist eVisa?
The tourist eVisa is intended for entry through Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
How long must my passport be valid?
The passport should remain valid for at least six months from the intended arrival date.
What documents are required?
Prepare a recent passport-style photograph and a clear passport biographical-page image.
What tourist validity options are available?
The application offers 30-day and 90-day single-entry tourist options.
When does the validity period begin?
The selected period is counted from the intended arrival date stated in the application, subject to the issued visa.
Does every child need a separate eVisa?
Yes. Every traveller, including a child, needs an individual application and passport details.
Can I work with a tourist eVisa?
No. A tourist eVisa does not authorise employment.
Should I carry a copy when travelling?
Yes. Keep an accessible printed or electronic copy together with the passport used in the application.
What is Ethiopia Tourist Visa-VT?
It is a single-entry electronic visa for tourism and other non-business travel to Ethiopia.
Who can apply for Ethiopia eVisa?
Citizens of all countries may apply when they meet the requirements, except that Kenya and Djibouti passport holders are visa-exempt.
How long can I stay?
Select a single-entry option allowing a maximum stay of 30 or 90 days.
When does visa validity begin?
Validity begins on the intended entry date stated in the application.
How long does processing take?
The processing range is 1–3 days.
What passport validity is required?
The passport must remain valid for at least six months from the intended entry date.
Which documents are required?
A recent passport photograph and a colour copy of the passport biographical page are required.
When should I apply?
Apply at least three days before arrival and no more than three months before the intended entry date.
Can I use Tourist Visa-VT for business?
No. Business, market research and related activity require the appropriate visa category.