Ethiopia Tourist eVisa: Requirements, Fees, Documents & Application Guide

Visa on Arrival
Ethiopia

Assistance Fee

S$ 65 .00
S$100 35% OFF

+ Government fee (paid to authorities)

e-Visa: USD 62 · Tourist eVisa: USD 152 · Conference / Business: USD 52

See official fee details

Ethiopia Tourist eVisa at a glance

Government visa fee
USD 62 (plus ~USD 2 service fee)
HolidaySG service fee
S$65.00
Processing time
About 3 business days (apply ~30 days ahead)
Maximum stay
30 days
Visa required?
All nationalities including Indian and Singapore passport holders
Arrival card
None
Application support from a licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014). Official government fees are paid to the authorities and are separate from our service fee.

Do you need a visa to Ethiopia?

Travellers from Kenya, Djibouti (bilateral). can generally enter Ethiopia without a visa. 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 Aug 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).

Official Ethiopia visa options

Verified from government sources · 19 Aug 2026
Online application 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.
Visa on arrival: Yes Online application: 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.

HolidaySG assistance fee: S$65 S$100 per applicant — official government fees above are separate. Apply now

Who can apply

All nationalities including Indian and Singapore passport holders

Ethiopia visa requirements by nationality

Top 30 passports
Passport Requirement Max stay Need help?
🇸🇬Singapore Visa on arrival No visa needed
🇲🇾Malaysia Visa on arrival No visa needed
🇮🇳India Visa on arrival No visa needed
🇮🇩Indonesia Visa on arrival No visa needed
🇵🇭Philippines Visa on arrival No visa needed
🇨🇳China Visa on arrival No visa needed
🇻🇳Vietnam e-Visa required Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇹🇭Thailand Visa on arrival No visa needed
🇯🇵Japan Visa on arrival No visa needed
🇰🇷South Korea Visa on arrival No visa needed
🇦🇺Australia Visa on arrival No visa needed
🇬🇧United Kingdom Visa on arrival No visa needed
🇺🇸United States Visa on arrival No visa needed
🇨🇦Canada Visa on arrival No visa needed
🇩🇪Germany Visa on arrival No visa needed
🇫🇷France Visa on arrival No visa needed
🇦🇪UAE Visa on arrival No visa needed
🇵🇰Pakistan e-Visa required Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇧🇩Bangladesh e-Visa required Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇱🇰Sri Lanka e-Visa required Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇭🇰Hong Kong Visa on arrival No visa needed
🇹🇼Taiwan Visa on arrival No visa needed
🇳🇿New Zealand Visa on arrival No visa needed
🇸🇦Saudi Arabia Visa on arrival No visa needed
🇧🇷Brazil Visa on arrival No visa needed
🇷🇺Russia Visa on arrival No visa needed
🇿🇦South Africa Visa on arrival No visa needed
🇳🇬Nigeria e-Visa required Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇪🇬Egypt e-Visa required Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇲🇲Myanmar e-Visa required Apply with HolidaySG · S$65

General travel information from the Passport Index dataset; rules can depend on passport type, residence and purpose. Not your nationality? Use the checker or confirm with the official source above.

Ethiopia visa — frequently asked questions

Singaporeans can obtain a visa on arrival in Ethiopia; no advance application is required, but check the fee and documents below.
Indians can obtain a visa on arrival in Ethiopia; no advance application is required, but check the fee and documents below.
Malaysians can obtain a visa on arrival in Ethiopia; no advance application is required, but check the fee and documents below.
Filipinos can obtain a visa on arrival in Ethiopia; no advance application is required, but check the fee and documents below.
Chinese nationals can obtain a visa on arrival in Ethiopia; no advance application is required, but check the fee and documents below.
The official government fee for the Tourist eVisa is USD 62 (plus ~USD 2 service fee). HolidaySG's assistance fee is a separate flat S$65 per applicant (usually S$100).
Tourist eVisa: About 3 business days (apply ~30 days ahead). Apply well before your travel date; we track your application until the outcome.
Typically: Passport valid 6+ months with blank page; Passport bio-data page scan; Recent passport photograph; Email address; Payment card. Exact requirements depend on your nationality — we send a personalised checklist.
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.

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