FAQs
41. Can I Contact Any Ethiopian Embassy to Check My e-Visa Status?
No, you should not contact an Ethiopian embassy or consulate to check your e-Visa status — they do not handle e-Visas.
42. Do I need a printed copy of my Ethiopia e-Visa?
It is strongly recommended—and often required—to carry a printed copy of your approved Ethiopia e-Visa when traveling.
43. What is Ethiopia's emergency number?
It’s a good idea to save these Ethiopian emergency telephone numbers on your phone. These numbers are key to have, more so for those who travel and might not know who to call in an emergency.
44. How do I cancel my Ethiopia e-Visa application?
These are things to do if you need to request visa cancellation for your Ethiopia e-Visa application submitted through our website.
45. Can I work in Ethiopia with a tourist visa?
No, you cannot use a tourist visa to work in Ethiopia lawfully. Only short-term, leisure travel, like sightseeing or visiting friends and relatives, is permitted with a tourist visa. Employment of any kind, whether paid or unpaid, is prohibited.
46. 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.
47. 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.
48. 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.
49. 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.
50. 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.
