Entry Rules Explained

Ethiopia tourist eVisa

Last checked: 19 October 2026 · Africa entry rules

Ethiopia's tourist eVisa is a single-entry visa open to citizens of all countries who meet the requirements 1. It costs US$62 for up to 30 days or US$152 for up to 90 days 1. Your passport must remain valid for at least six months from the intended entry date. Normal processing is three days, so the immigration service says to apply at least three days ahead 1. Use only evisa.gov.et, the Ethiopian government portal 2.
30-day visa
US$62 1
90-day visa
US$152 1
Entries
Single 1
Eligibility
All nationalities 1
Passport
At least 6 months from intended entry 1,2
Processing
Normally 3 days 1
Checked
19 October 2026

Fee and stay

The tourist eVisa costs US$62 for a maximum 30-day stay or US$152 for a maximum 90-day stay. Both are single entry 1.

Validity starts on the intended arrival date entered in the application, not the issue date 1,2.

Documents

  • Passport with at least 6 months left from intended entry 1.
  • Recent passport-size photograph 1.
  • Colour scan of the passport biodata page 2.
  • Payment on the official portal. Fees are non-refundable 2.

Apply on the government portal

Use evisa.gov.et. The immigration service warns that lookalike websites have no agreement with the Ethiopian government and their applications are not accepted 2.

Apply at least 3 days before arrival. Border officials retain the power to refuse entry to a visa holder 1,2.

Extensions

Apply for an extension before the visa expires. The official page gives US$102 for a 30-day tourist extension and US$302 for a 90-day tourist extension 1.

Common questions

How much is the Ethiopia tourist eVisa?

US$62 for 30 days or US$152 for 90 days 1.

Can every nationality apply?

Yes, the official tourist page says citizens of all countries are eligible if they meet the requirements 1.

How long does processing take?

Normally 3 days 1.

Where do I apply?

Only at https://www.evisa.gov.et 2.

Rules and fees change. Check the official site linked above before you apply or pay. Spotted an error? Email [email protected] with the official link.

Sources

  1. Ethiopian Immigration and Citizenship Service: Tourist eVisa (accessed 19 October 2026)
  2. Ethiopian Immigration and Citizenship Service: eVisa information and fraud warning (accessed 19 October 2026)

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