FAQs
41. Can I travel to Ethiopia without a visa?
Yes, you may go to Ethiopia without a visa if you are a Djiboutian or Kenyan citizen. Ethiopia's visa-free entry policy presently includes only these two countries. Citizens of these countries can visit Ethiopia without a visa if they satisfy the entrance criteria, which include holding a valid passport with at least six months of validity.
42. Can I check Ethiopia e-visa status at Ethiopia embassy?
Please note that e-Visa applications cannot be verified or tracked at the Ethiopian embassy. The embassy does not have access to the e-Visa processing system or approval records.
43. Which are the designated ports of entry of arrival in Ethiopia?
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is the sole authorized port of entry for those holding an Ethiopian eVisa.
44. Who can apply for an eVISA for Ethiopia?
Almost anyone from any country can apply for an Ethiopian e-Visa — there are no nationality restrictions.
45. Ethiopian eVisa Validity and Entry Date
The validity of your Ethiopian e-Visa starts on the intended arrival date (or entry date) that you specify during the online application process, not from the date of approval or issuance.
46. Apply Online Visa vs. Visa On Arrival: What Are the Benefits?
For most travelers, Ethiopia offers two main tourist entry options: the e-Visa or Visa on Arrival (VoA) (issued at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport only).
47. Can I Travel To Ethiopia With an Expired Passport?
No. Travelers need to obtain new visas at each entry before entering Ethiopia means that international travelers are required to enter Ethiopia with the same passport that is used for the e-Visa application.
48. Is The Ethiopia Visa Fee Refundable If Rejected?
No. If your application is rejected, you do not get a refund of the visa fee or other fees paid for the application because the processing fee that you pay is non-refundable.
49. Why was my Ethiopia E-visa rejected?
If your Ethiopia E-visa is rejected, the Main Department of Immigration and Nationality Affairs office will notify you of the rejection but not the reason why.
50. How Long In Advance Should I Apply For A Visa?
At Ethiopia Immigration Services, processing times for visa applications are usually relatively fast and can take 1 - 3 business days.
