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Passport/Visa

  Ethiopia, Passport/Visa

Passport/Visa:
Country Passport Required Visa Required Return Ticket Required
British Yes Yes Yes
Australian Yes Yes Yes
Canadian Yes Yes Yes
USA Yes Yes Yes
Other EU Yes Yes Yes
Japanese Yes Yes Yes


Passports: Passport valid for six months required by all.

Visas: Required by all except the following:
(a) nationals of Djibouti and Kenya for stays of up to three months;
(b) transit passengers continuing to a third country within 12 hours, provided not leaving the airport and holding valid travel documents for onward destination.


Types of visa and cost: Tourist: £12 (single-entry); £18 (multiple-entry, three months); £24 (multiple-entry, six months). Business: £12 (single-entry); £18 (multiple-entry, three months); £30 (multiple-entry, six months); £60 (multiple-entry, one year). Transit: £12 (single-entry); £18 (double-entry).

Cost of Visa Conversion Table:
£10US$18
£20US$36
£30US$55
£40US$73
£50US$91
£60US$109
£70US$127
£80US$146
£90US$164
£100US$182
£110US$200
£120US$218
£130US$236
£140US$255
£150US$273


Validity: Tourist and Business: Single-entry visas are valid for one month, multiple-entry visas are valid for three, six or twelve months. Applications for extensions should be made to the Immigration Department in Ethiopia. Transit: Seven days.

Application to: Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy); see Contact Addresses section.

Application requirements: (a) Completed application form. (b) Passport valid for at least six months (containing residence permit, if applicable). (c) One passport-size photo. (d) Fee (payable by cash, banker's draft or postal order). (e) Proof of sufficient funds to cover stay (US$50 or equivalent per day of stay). (f) Return or onward ticket. (g) For postal applications, a self-addressed special-delivery envelope. Business: (a)-(g) and, (h) Letter from sponsor, accepting financial responsibility for applicant. Student: (a)-(g) and, (h) Letter from educational institution, or invitation from Ethiopian reference.

Note: A yellow fever vaccination, whilst advisable, is not compulsory. Consult the embassy for up-to-date advice on whether applications will be accepted without the certificate.

Working days required: Three to four. Applications should be made well in advance.

Exit permit: Required by all nationals of Ethiopia and visitors staying more than 30 days.