Student visa
Ethiopia's Immigration and Citizenship Service (ICS) issues a student visa so foreign nationals can enrol at an accredited Ethiopian institution and live in Ethiopia for the length of their studies.
1 entry rule for Ethiopia based on recent travel
These apply to people who were recently in certain countries. Sign in and add your trips to see whether any apply to you.
Yellow fever certificate needed after a stay in countries with risk of yellow fever transmission (WHO list)
Travellers aged 9 months and over arriving from a yellow fever risk country (or after more than 12 hours' airport transit in one) need a valid yellow fever certificate.
WHO International Travel and Health, Annex 1: Countries with risk of yellow fever transmission and countries requiring proof of vaccination against yellow fever (18 Nov 2022, revised 3 Jan 2023) WHO ITH Country List: Vaccination requirements and WHO recommendations for international travellers, 2022 edition (18 Nov 2022, revised 3 Jan 2023) Checked October 19, 2026
Life in Ethiopia
Money
3
Currency
Ethiopian Birr
ETB
Ethiopian Birr
Cost of living
30
Price level · US = 100
World Bank price levels, 2024
Tax
15–35%
Income tax (national)
VAT 15%
Monthly employment income: 0% up to ETB 2,000; 35% above ETB 14,000 a month (Proclamation 1395/2025).
Living
1
Happiness
#133 of 145 countries
World Happiness Report 2025
Your edge here Members
What gives you an edge here: passports, visas and permits you hold, work, study, language and family ties
Who it’s for
Foreign nationals accepted by an accredited Ethiopian educational institution.
Eligibility
Acceptance
An acceptance letter from an accredited Ethiopian educational institution.
Funding
Proof of tuition payment or scholarship, and proof of enough money to support yourself during the stay.
Passport validity
Passport valid for at least six months.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Document checklistPassport valid at least six months
- FeesStudent visa fee
- Steps to applyGet an acceptance letter from an accredited Ethiopian institution
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