🇪🇹 Ethiopia visa requirements
Who needs a visa, an e-visa or an eTA to enter Ethiopia, what to prepare, and where to apply officially.
| Passport | Entry rule |
|---|---|
| Nigerian | e-Visa required |
| Ghanaian | Visa on arrival |
| Kenyan | No visa needed |
| South African | Visa on arrival |
| Egyptian | e-Visa required |
| British | Visa on arrival |
| American | Visa on arrival |
| Canadian | Visa on arrival |
Individual passport results come from Passport Index data as of February 2026. Faylo hasn't yet checked Ethiopia against its government's own site. Faylo is not an embassy or immigration adviser.
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Do I need a visa for Ethiopia?
It depends on your passport. The table above covers the passports most Faylo travellers hold; use the checker for any other. Whatever the result, confirm it on Ethiopia e-Visa portal before you pay or book.
Where do I apply for a Ethiopia visa?
Use the official site: Ethiopia e-Visa portal (https://www.evisa.gov.et). Government sites don't charge for the form itself — only the visa fee. Be careful with look-alike sites and agents who bundle the fee with their own.
How long before I travel should I apply?
Allow more time than you think you need: online approvals can take days, and embassy visas can take weeks. Start at least a few weeks before you fly, and don't buy non-refundable flights until you have the approval.