e-Visa available Visa on arrival Ethiopia

Ethiopia Visa Requirements, Fees & Application Guide

Most visitors need an e-Visa for Ethiopia — apply online and let HolidaySG handle it.

Flat fee per applicant · government fee paid separately
Licensed Singapore agency (TA04014) Government-sourced Verified 19 August 2026
e-Visa available — Ethiopia runs a fully online eVisa at evisa.gov.et open to citizens of EVERY country - apply, pay by card and get a PDF visa, no invitation letter needed.

Ethiopia visa at a glance

Government visa fee
USD 62 (plus ~USD 2 service fee)
Processing time
About 3 business days (apply ~30 days ahead)
Validity
Single entry, from intended arrival date
Maximum stay
30 days
Visa required?
All nationalities including Indian and Singapore passport holders
Official government fees are paid to the authorities and are separate from any HolidaySG service fee. Application support from a licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).

Do you need a visa for Ethiopia?

Travellers from Kenya, Djibouti (bilateral). can generally enter Ethiopia without a visa. An e-Visa is available — Ethiopia runs a fully online eVisa at evisa.gov.et open to citizens of EVERY country - apply, pay by card and get a PDF visa, no invitation letter needed.. All nationalities including Indian and Singapore passport holders

Who does NOT need a visa

Passport holders from Kenya, Djibouti (bilateral). do not require a visa for Ethiopia for eligible short visits. Always confirm your passport type and length of stay against the official source before travelling.

Reviewed against official government sources (Ethiopian Immigration & Citizenship Service eVisa) · Last verified 19 August 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).

Official Ethiopia visa options

Verified from government sources · 19 Aug 2026
Visa on arrival: Yes e-Visa: Yes

Tourist eVisa

Official fee: USD 62 (plus ~USD 2 service fee)
Validity
Single entry, from intended arrival date
Max stay
30 days
Time to approval
About 3 business days (apply ~30 days ahead)
Processing time
About 3 business days (apply ~30 days ahead)
Where to apply
https://www.evisa.gov.et

Who needs it: All nationalities including Indian and Singapore passport holders

Visa-free: Kenya, Djibouti (bilateral).

Required documents

  • Passport valid 6+ months with blank page
  • Passport bio-data page scan
  • Recent passport photograph
  • Email address
  • Payment card

Arrival card: None

Extra charges: Non-refundable once paid; card processing may apply

eVisa valid only for arrival at Bole International Airport.

Source: Ethiopian Immigration & Citizenship Service eVisa · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

Tourist eVisa (90-day single entry) - availability uncertain

Official fee: USD 152 (per portal fee schedule; some official reporting says this category was withdrawn)
Validity
Single entry
Max stay
90 days
Time to approval
About 3 business days
Processing time
About 3 business days
Where to apply
https://www.evisa.gov.et

Who needs it: All nationalities (when offered)

Required documents

  • Passport valid 6+ months with blank page
  • Passport bio-data page scan
  • Passport photograph
  • Email address
  • Payment card

Extra charges: Non-refundable once paid

Source: Official government source · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

Conference / Business Visa (CV)

Official fee: USD 52
Validity
Single entry, 30 days
Max stay
30 days
Time to approval
About 3 business days
Processing time
About 3 business days
Where to apply
https://www.evisa.gov.et

Who needs it: Foreigners attending a conference, seminar or workshop organised by a ministry, authority, organisation or institution

Required documents

  • Passport valid 6+ months
  • Passport bio-data scan
  • Photograph
  • Invitation / conference details
  • Email address
  • Payment card

Extra charges: Non-refundable once paid

Source: Official government source · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

Need help applying? HolidaySG handles the paperwork end-to-end.

Ethiopia visa — frequently asked questions

Yes. Indians must obtain a visa and are eligible for the online eVisa (open to all nationalities) at evisa.gov.et.
Yes. Singaporeans need a visa and are also eligible for the eVisa via the same portal.
USD 62 for the 30-day single-entry tourist eVisa (plus a small service fee).
Normally about 3 working days; apply roughly 30 days ahead.
No invitation letter is needed for the tourist eVisa.
Single entry - you must reapply if you leave and want to re-enter.
The eVisa is valid for arrival at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
No, the fee is non-refundable once paid, whether approved or denied.
Ask me anything!
Luna — HolidaySG

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