Ethiopia
Ethiopia visa and entry requirements for US, UK, Canadian, Australian, NZ and Irish citizens
US, UK, Canadian, Australian, New Zealand and Irish citizens need a visa for Ethiopia. The quickest route is an e-visa, applied for online before travel. No visa-free entry or separate electronic travel authorisation exists for these passports; confirm current rules with the Ethiopian e-visa portal before booking.
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Stay duration
The e-visa allows a stay of up to 90 calendar days. Extensions must be applied for at the Ethiopian Immigration Service in Addis Ababa and are not guaranteed.
- Maximum stay per visa: up to 90 calendar days
- Extension possible: check with the official portal
- Multiple entries: not permitted on a single-entry e-visa (check)
Entry requirements
Travelers must present a printed e-visa approval, a passport with at least one blank page, and proof of onward travel or sufficient funds. COVID-19 vaccination proof is not required as of 2026, but check for any health advisories.
- Passport: valid ≥ 6 months (check)
- Onward ticket: check with the official portal
- Funds: check with the official portal
Questions people ask
Can I extend my 90-day stay?
Extensions can be requested in Addis Ababa, but approval is not guaranteed and may cost extra.
Is a visa-on-arrival option available?
Check with the official e-visa portal for any temporary policy changes.
Verify with the official source
Draft, not field-verified
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