Ethiopia Visa Requirements 2026
Visa requirements for Ethiopia: evisa (apply online) for up to 30/90 days, $52 / $72. Updated 30 May 2026. Plus passport rules, customs, and prohibited items.
Ethiopia visa at a glance
- Policy
- eVisa (apply online)
- Length of stay
- 30/90 days
- Cost
- $52 / $72
- Passport
- Valid 6+ months.
- Official source
- www.evisa.gov.et
eVisa $52 for 30 days, $72 for 90 days. Apply 3+ days before travel.
e-Visa or visa on arrival at Addis Ababa ($82, 30 days).
Customs allowances
200 cigarettes, 1L alcohol.
Prohibited items
Photography of military/government buildings forbidden. Strict currency controls. Drone permits required.
Frequently asked questions about Ethiopia visas
Do I need a visa to visit Ethiopia?
eVisa (apply online) applies for Ethiopia: eVisa $52 for 30 days, $72 for 90 days. Apply 3+ days before travel.
How much does a Ethiopia visa cost?
The Ethiopia visa costs $52 / $72. This is the published fee on the official application channel (www.evisa.gov.et/). Third-party visa agents charge extra; apply directly via the official site to avoid markup.
How long can I stay in Ethiopia?
The standard evisa (apply online) allows 30/90 days per entry. Most policies are extendable in-country at an immigration office for an additional fee — check the official source for current extension rules. Visa runs (leaving and re-entering to reset the clock) are increasingly scrutinised; do not rely on them.
What passport validity does Ethiopia require?
Valid 6+ months.
Where do I apply for a Ethiopia visa?
Apply directly at the official government source: https://www.evisa.gov.et/. Many third-party sites charge inflated fees for the same form. Always check the URL ends in a government domain (.gov, .gov.<country>, or the country's official immigration domain) before paying.