Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia · short term business
Tourist eVisa
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Electronic single-entry tourist visa for travel to Ethiopia for tourism or other non-business purposes.
- Processing time
- The official page lists normal processing of 3 days and tells travellers to apply at least 3 days before the estimated arrival date.
- Government fees
- The official fee table lists USD 62 for a 30-day single-entry tourist eVisa and USD 152 for a 90-day single-entry tourist eVisa. Extension fees are listed separately.
- Typical duration
- Single-entry tourist eVisas are listed for 30 days or 90 days.
- Sponsorship required
- No
- Leads to permanent residency
- No
In short
As of 12 July 2026, the Tourist eVisa for Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia is an unsponsored Ethiopia immigration route. Sources: official Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia government pages, reviewed 12 July 2026.
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What is the Tourist eVisa in Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia?
Tourist eVisa is an unsponsored Ethiopia route. Indicative government fees are The official fee table lists USD 62 for a 30-day single-entry tourist eVisa and USD 152 for a 90-day single-entry tourist eVisa. Extension fees are listed separately; indicative processing time is The official page lists normal processing of 3 days and tells travellers to apply at least 3 days before the estimated arrival date; typical duration is Single-entry tourist eVisas are listed for 30 days or 90 days. This route does not lead to permanent residence.
Verified against Immigration and Citizenship Service of Ethiopia on 27 June 2026.
Overview
Ethiopia issues a tourist eVisa as a single-entry electronic visa for tourism and other non-business travel. The official eVisa page says applicants from all countries can use the tourist route if they meet the listed requirements, but business, joint-venture and related travel should use the appropriate business route instead. The visa validity starts from the intended entry date, not simply the date of issue.
Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓The trip is for tourism or another non-business purpose.Immigration and Citizenship Service of Ethiopia ↗
- ✓The applicant uses the official eVisa portal and selects the tourist route.Immigration and Citizenship Service of Ethiopia ↗
- ✓The passport remains valid for at least 6 months from the intended entry date.Immigration and Citizenship Service of Ethiopia ↗
- ✓The applicant understands that tourist eVisa validity starts from the intended entry date.Immigration and Citizenship Service of Ethiopia ↗
Common blockers
- !The real purpose is business, market research, employment or another non-tourist activity.Immigration and Citizenship Service of Ethiopia ↗
- !The passport has less than 6 months of validity from the intended entry date.Immigration and Citizenship Service of Ethiopia ↗
- !The applicant cannot provide a scanned passport copy and recent passport-size photo.Immigration and Citizenship Service of Ethiopia ↗
Typical evidence
- ·Recent passport-size photo.Immigration and Citizenship Service of Ethiopia ↗
- ·Passport copy valid for at least 6 months from intended entry.Immigration and Citizenship Service of Ethiopia ↗
- ·Travel dates matching the intended date of entry selected in the eVisa application.Immigration and Citizenship Service of Ethiopia ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
Confirm the trip is tourist or non-business travel and that a tourist eVisa is the correct route.
Build the evidence pack
Prepare a recent passport-size photo and passport copy with at least 6 months of remaining validity.
Submit through the official channel
Apply through the official Ethiopian eVisa portal at least 3 days before the planned arrival date.
After approval
After approval, travel within the visa validity window and request any extension before expiry if needed.
Official application links
Where to actually go next
These are the official pages to use for this route. Open them before preparing documents: the forms, fees, appointment systems, and sponsor steps can change without warning.
- Official guidanceApplicantUse official Tourist eVisa route page ↗
Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for Tourist eVisa.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I use Ethiopia's tourist eVisa for business meetings?+
No. The official eVisa guidance separates tourist travel from business, joint-venture and related activity. Use the appropriate business route if the real purpose is business.
When does an Ethiopian tourist eVisa start?+
The official page says the validity starts from the date the applicant intends to enter Ethiopia.
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Primary source: Immigration and Citizenship Service of Ethiopia
Last checked: 27 June 2026