Ethiopia Visa Requirements, Fees & Application Guide
Most visitors need an e-Visa for Ethiopia — apply online and let HolidaySG handle it.
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
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 2026Tourist 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Official fee: USD 152 (per portal fee schedule; some official reporting says this category was withdrawn)- Validity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.
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