Ethiopia · Entry rules

Who needs a visa for Ethiopia?

Entry rules for Ethiopia by nationality, for short tourist or business visits, from the Immigration and Citizenship Service (Ethiopia), checked 6 Nov 2026.

In brief

Citizens of 2 countries and territories can visit Ethiopia without a visa. 117 get a visa on arrival. Everyone else, 79 nationalities, applies online for an eVisa or ETA.

Visa-free: 2
On arrival: 117
eVisa or ETA: 79
Visa required: 0

About 1.7 bn people (21% of the world's other nationalities by population) need a visa arranged before they travel to Ethiopia: a visa, an eVisa or a visa only with another permit.

Checked 6 Nov 2026Source: Immigration and Citizenship ServiceReport a change

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Ethiopia entry rules at a glance

Group	Stay	Nationalities	Examples	Source
Visa-free	Not stated	2	Kenya, Djibouti	Immigration and Citizenship Service
Visa on arrival	Not stated	117	India, China, United States, Indonesia	Immigration and Citizenship Service
eVisa	30 or 90 days, single entry	117	India, China, United States, Indonesia	Immigration and Citizenship Service
eVisa	Not stated	79	Pakistan, Nigeria, Bangladesh, Egypt	Immigration and Citizenship Service

Visa-free: Kenya and Djibouti

2 nationalities

No visa is needed; the official source does not state how long you may stay.

Source: Immigration and Citizenship Service (Ethiopia), checked 6 Nov 2026Citizens of Kenya and Djibouti who have a valid passport can enter Ethiopia without a visa.

Visa on arrival: India, China, the US and 114 more

117 nationalities

The visa is issued at the border.

Source: Immigration and Citizenship Service (Ethiopia), checked 6 Nov 2026Ethiopia has officially launched Visa-On-Arrival service for tourists from the various Countries shown below.

eVisa for 30 or 90 days: India, China, the US and 114 more

117 nationalities

Apply online for an eVisa before you travel.

Source: Immigration and Citizenship Service (Ethiopia), checked 6 Nov 2026Citizens of all countries in the globe are eligible for tourist visa provided that the below requirements are fulfilled.

eVisa: Pakistan, Nigeria, Bangladesh and 76 more

79 nationalities

Everyone not listed above applies online for an eVisa.

Nationalities not listed above: the official source says so in as many words.

Source: Immigration and Citizenship Service (Ethiopia), checked 6 Nov 2026Citizens of all countries in the globe are eligible for tourist visa provided that the below requirements are fulfilled.

Where to apply

Apply for the eVisa only on the official site, evisa.gov.et. Look-alike sites charge extra for the same form.

These rules cover ordinary passports and short visits; work, study and transit have their own rules.

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FAQ

Do I need a visa to visit Ethiopia?

It depends on your passport: 2 nationalities are visa-free, 117 get a visa on arrival and 79 can use an eVisa or ETA. Choose your passport above.

Do Indian citizens need a visa for Ethiopia?

Not in advance. Indian citizens get a visa on arrival (Immigration and Citizenship Service (Ethiopia), checked 6 Nov 2026).

Do US citizens need a visa for Ethiopia?

Not in advance. US citizens get a visa on arrival (Immigration and Citizenship Service (Ethiopia), checked 6 Nov 2026).

Can I apply for an Ethiopia visa online?

Yes, if you are eligible: 79 nationalities can apply online for an eVisa or ETA. Apply only at evisa.gov.et.

Sources and changes

Tourist Visa On Arrival: eligible countriesevisa.gov.et · checked 6 Nov 2026
Immigration and Citizenship Service (Ethiopia)evisa.gov.et · checked 6 Nov 2026
Ethiopian eVisa (official portal)evisa.gov.et · checked 6 Nov 2026
Immigration and Citizenship Serviceics.gov.et · checked 6 Nov 2026

6 Nov 2026All groups checked against Immigration and Citizenship Service (Ethiopia). No change since.

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