What Is the Ethiopia Visa Extension Process?

The Ethiopia visa extension process depends on the type of visa you hold and how much time remains before it expires. Below is everything you need to know about extending your visa in Ethiopia, including the requirements, steps, cost, and tips. Let read!

Can I Extend My Visa in Ethiopia?

Yes, Ethiopia offers a visa extension process for tourists and other visitors. Visa extensions are typically granted for a maximum of 30 to 90 days, depending on the type of visa and the reason for the extension.

Visas Eligible for Extension

The following visa types are generally eligible for extension:

• Tourist Visa
• Business Visa
• Transit Visa

Non-extendable visas

Certain visa types include NGO (NV), Conference (CV), Student, and Journalist visas. You'd have to check with the immigration office or the Ethiopian embassy for alternatives.

Step-by-Step Guide to the Ethiopia Visa Extension Process

For Tourist eVisas

The Ethiopian tourist eVisa, typically valid for 30 or 90 days (single entry), can be extended under certain conditions.

Online Extension (1-15 days before expiration):

If your visa is about to expire within 1 to 15 days, you can extend it online through the official e-Visa portal. 

In-Person Extension (more than 15 days before expiration):

If your visa expires in more than 15 days or has already expired, you must apply for an extension in person. You need to visit the Head Office of the Immigration and Citizenship Service in Addis Ababa to request an extension.

• Located: Abebech building
• Address: 2Q88+QH5 beside Zemen Bank, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
• Phone: +251 11 157 1899

For Other Types of Visas

Other types of visas, such as multiple-entry visas, may require you to visit the Main Department of Immigration and Nationality Affairs in Addis Ababa to prolong your stay.

Required Documents

• Passport (valid for at least 6 months)
• Original Ethiopia visa (eVisa printout).
• A copy of your passport bio page and visa page
• Application form (available at the Immigration Office)
• Payment receipt for visa extension fee

Note: If your visa has already expired, you’ll face additional fines.

Fees

The cost for a 30-day extension is $102, and for a 90-day extension, it is $302.

Fees may vary slightly, so confirm the exact amount at the immigration office or online.

Alternative Option for Extending Ethiopia Visa: Exit and Reapply

If an in-person extension is not possible, you can depart Ethiopia (e.g., to a neighboring country such as Kenya or Djibouti), apply for a new eVisa online, and then return.

At Ethiopia Immigration Services, a new eVisa application takes around 24-72 hours to process, depending on the type of visa requested. Process fast and safely.

Don’t wait in long lines or deal with paperwork hassles. Ethiopia’s eVisa process is quick, easy, and entirely online. Contact us for help if you have any questions, or click here to apply for your Ethiopia eVisa now!