Do I need a printed copy of my Ethiopia e-Visa?

Yes. It would be ideal if you had a printout of your e-Visa upon arrival in Ethiopia. When you apply through Ethiopia Immigration Services, your e-Visa will be delivered to your email address in PDF format. Therefore, before departing for Ethiopia, you should print it out. In addition to your Ethiopia e-Visa printing, you should also bring a passport when visiting this East African country. This passport must be valid for at least six months after the day you plan to enter Ethiopia. Before allowing you to enter the nation lawfully, the immigration officer at the airport will request that you show certain documents.

Even though Ethiopia does not require visitors to show proof of travel insurance, we highly recommend travelers have travel insurance to ensure a pleasant journey in Ethiopia.

An Ethiopian electronic visa (e-Visa) is an online authorization document that permits international travelers to travel to Ethiopia for tourism, leisure, or to visit family or friends. In 2017, the Ethiopian Immigration Department introduced this system to streamline and expedite the visa application procedure for qualified foreign citizens. Travelers are permitted to enter Ethiopia once and stay for a maximum of 30 days when using an e-Visa.