Do I Need To Enter Ethiopia On The Exact Date My Visa Starts?

No, you are not required to enter Ethiopia on the exact date specified on your visa. The "entry date" indicated on your visa is the first day you are permitted to enter Ethiopia. You do not need to enter the exact date listed, but you must enter before the visa expires.

Check the Ethiopia Visa Entry Date Rules

Ethiopian e-visas are valid from the intended arrival date specified on the visa, not the date of issuance. You may enter Ethiopia on any date during the visa's validity period as long as it falls between the arrival and departure dates specified on your e-Visa. However, early entry prior to the given start date is not allowed.

However, you must ensure that your entry meets the precise requirements of your visa type, such as single-entry limits or authorized entry points.

- The Ethiopian e-Visa is valid for a single entry and requires that you arrive via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.

- The list of eligible countries may change, so please check the latest information.

For example, if your e-Visa is valid from April 1st to April 30th, you can enter Ethiopia on any day within that timeframe. Even if the visa was issued earlier, it is valid as of April 1st, the intended entry date.

Important note:

You must enter Ethiopia before the expiration of your visa validity period; otherwise, you may be refused entry or required to apply for a new visa.

You should verify your visa conditions with the issuing authority. Visa policies may vary depending on the type of visa you hold.