Tourist eVisa (VT), single entry 30 or 90 days
Ethiopia's Immigration and Citizenship Service issues an electronic single-entry tourist visa (VT) for tourism and other non-business purposes only. Citizens of all countries can apply through the official eVisa portal if they meet the requirements. It is offered for a maximum of 30 or 90 days, and can be extended online or in person in Addis Ababa.
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
Visiting Ethiopia
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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
Tourists and other non-business visitors to Ethiopia.
Eligibility
Who can apply
Citizens of all countries in the globe are eligible for a tourist visa provided the requirements are fulfilled.
Purpose
Tourism or other non-business-related purposes only.
Passport validity
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date you plan to enter Ethiopia.
- Validity is counted from your intended date of entry
Official wording
Passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended date of entry to Ethiopia.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Document checklistCopy of passport valid at least 6 months from intended entry
- FeesTourist eVisa, single entry, 30 days
- Steps to applyApply on the official eVisa portal (www
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- 4 fees
- 4 steps
- Processing times and conditions
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