ETHIOPIA VISA REQUIREMENTS

If you plan to visit Ethiopia anytime soon, you should check if you’re eligible for an Ethiopia Visa first. You can do that by visiting iVisa.com’s website and using the Visa Checker, a tool that will give you that information instantly. If you’re eligible for an eVisa, you can obtain it by completing an entirely online process. With that option available, you’re no longer required to go to the Ethiopian embassy. Plus, you can apply for the eVisa at any time and from anywhere.

Through this article, we will show you what are the Ethiopia Visa Requirements. You’ll also be able to learn other useful things like the price of this document and even how to apply for it.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an Ethiopia eVisa? is it the same as a Paper Visa?

The Ethiopia eVisa is an official digital document that offers you authorization to travel to and from Ethiopia. However, it’s not the same as a Paper Visa because you don’t need a stamp on the passport to get it. Besides, you don’t have to visit the embassy to apply for it.

What are the Ethiopia Visa Requirements?

Believe it or not, only a few things are asked of you. If you can obtain a regular visa, then an eVisa is even easier. But, there are a few things you should know first. Firstly, it’s important to get the following:

• Your passport and a scanned copy of the first page.
• An email address.
• A debit/credit card for payments.
• A professional passport-size picture.

But aside from that, don’t forget the following:

• The passport must be valid and maintain its validity for at least six months from your arrival date in Ethiopia.
• The copy must be visible and with no strange crops
• Your photo must be passport-sized, preferably as recent as possible. Don't forget that face gestures and other similar things are not allowed.
• A residence permit is a requirement for people who apply from a country other than the country of origin.

Once you have all those documents at hand, you can proceed further and fill in the application.

What fees do I have to pay?

In case you follow up with this online application form, iVisa.com offers you three options to choose from when talking about prices:

• Standard processing is the most commonly used because it is the cheapest and you have to wait only 7 days for your application to be processed. The total cost is USD $143.99 (or the equivalent in your country’s currency.)
• The Rush processing will have your visa ready in just 5 days, but the total amount due is USD $165.99.
• The Super Rush processing method will have your visa ready within 4 days, but you will be charged USD $205.99.

Keep in mind that the prices are for the 30 days Total visa. The 90-day visa will be USD $143.99, USD $165.99, and USD $205.99 respectively.

How do I apply for an Ethiopian eVisa?

The application process for this Ethiopian document is broken down into three easy steps.

• The first step consists of basic information. You must provide your name, passport information, address, phone number, email address, and so on. At this point, you are also required to select the processing time in which you want your application to be reviewed.

• The second step is a revision of what you have done so far, and you must also make the payment. You can use a credit or debit card for that.

• The **last step will require you to upload additional documents (the ones listed above.) Once you do that, you can hit submit and wait for your Ethiopia e-Visa to arrive via email in the timeframe you selected while applying.

As for the amount of time you need to get an Ethiopia visa, it will always depend on the type of processing you choose. If you decide to apply for this visa online, then you'll be done in 15 minutes. But if you prefer to go to an Embassy, it'll take you longer.

Is it ok if I use iVisa.com to apply for an Ethiopian eVisa?

We have a skillful work team that has been issuing e-Visas for 7 years and counting. Besides, contrary to popular belief (online info getting easily leaked), we can always guarantee that your information is secured. You can check what thousands of customers say about the service we offer here.

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Is there other information that I should consider?

For your Ethiopia e-Visa to be valid, you need to enter the country only at the Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. You can use the visa for a Single entry, and the maximum stay period is 30 days in total. Sometimes, the application processing can suffer delays, but you will be notified via email if that happens.

You can use this document to visit your family or for tourism purposes only.

What if I’m just transiting through Ethiopia?

For that situation, you do not require an e-Visa since there are no permissions needed for transit flights/layovers in Ethiopia. But consider that if you want to leave the airport transit area to visit Addis Ababa then you will need to apply for a 30-day single entry visa online, or at least visit your nearest Ethiopian Embassy to get an in-transit visa through them.

What happens if I travel with children?

If you decide to travel with children, make sure you have a valid birth certificate and/or adoption certificate, as appropriate, so you can avoid last-minute inconvenience. These requirements are valid for all children, whether they’re biological, adopted, or just traveling as a companion.

I still have questions, what should I do?

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