Tourist visa Ethiopia

Are you planning a vacation in Ethiopia? As a foreign visitor, you need the Ethiopia tourist visa to enter the East African landlocked country, also known as a visitor visa or tourist visa. A visa-free stay is not possible. Although there is officially the possibility for tourists to apply for a Visa on Arrival at the airport (Bole, Dire Dawa), delays and difficulties are to be expected on-site. The Foreign Office advises travelers to submit the visa application to an Ethiopian consular mission in good time before starting the trip to avoid stress and trouble at the beginning of the vacation.

We offer you the opportunity to book your visa online through us. Traffic and queues - as they occur at the embassy or during visa issuance at the airport - are eliminated for you. Our staff will take care of the official visits and communication with the relevant officials. Afterwards, we will conveniently send you your entry permit by mail or courier.

In East Africa, there are yellow fever infection areas. For your own protection, vaccination is recommended for all travelers. A valid yellow fever vaccination certificate in the form of an international vaccination certificate is only mandatory if you are taking a tour and entering from a yellow fever area (e.g. neighboring countries). The only exceptions to this rule are children under 1 year old. The vaccination usually lasts for 10 years and provides protection during stays in tropical countries. For more information on disease prevention, visit the Federal Foreign Office website. Consult your doctor.

Ethiopian immigration authorities distinguish between different durations and frequencies of entry and exit:

• single entry for up to 1 month stay
• single entry for up to 3 months stay
• multiple entry (multiple visa) for up to 3 months stay

The multiple visa offers you the option to exit and return to Ethiopia as many times as you wish. Regarding the choice of the application time for Ethiopian visas, it should be noted that the validity starts on the day of issuance.

A long stay is definitely worth it: Ethiopia is one of the most popular travel destinations in Africa. Ethiopian history dates back to antiquity. Impressive architecture, vibrant culture, rare animals, and stunning landscapes characterize the state known as the cradle of humanity, attracting thousands of visitors from all over the world annually. With a tourist visa in hand, nothing stands in the way of your dream vacation in Ethiopia.