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.

No sponsorship requiredDoes not lead to permanent residencySingle-entry tourist eVisas are listed for 30 days or 90 days.
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

Common blockers

Typical evidence

Application pathway

  1. Check the route fit

    Confirm the trip is tourist or non-business travel and that a tourist eVisa is the correct route.

  2. Build the evidence pack

    Prepare a recent passport-size photo and passport copy with at least 6 months of remaining validity.

  3. Submit through the official channel

    Apply through the official Ethiopian eVisa portal at least 3 days before the planned arrival date.

  4. After approval

    After approval, travel within the visa validity window and request any extension before expiry if needed.

After approval: prepare for your next step

For Tourist eVisa, use the actual decision and the issuing authority’s instructions to establish what has been granted. A successful application, permission to enter, permission to work and a residence document are not interchangeable.

  1. 1. Check the decision. Confirm the name, passport, status granted, start date and any next action. Resolve an error with the authority before relying on the document for travel or employment.
  2. 2. Establish the travel step. Read any entry window, activation, collection or in-country registration instruction. For an extension or change of status, do not assume leaving the country is required or safe while a further step remains pending.
  3. 3. Confirm what you may do. Check whether employment, self-employment, remote work or study is permitted under the status granted. Do not infer unrestricted work rights from the absence of an employer sponsor.
  4. 4. Organise the household. Check each accompanying person’s permission separately, then arrange healthcare, accommodation, access to money and the relevant local registrations. A tax number or bank account does not by itself prove a right to work.
  5. 5. Keep the ongoing conditions visible. Record the actual expiry, renewal process, permitted absences and any duty to report changes. An initial grant does not automatically establish permanent residence or citizenship.

Plan the practical side of your stay

Once you have checked the official route, you can prepare for day-to-day life in Ethiopia. These optional services are separate from the application and do not establish visa eligibility.

Official application links

Where to actually go next

Government links only

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.

  1. Official guidanceApplicant
    Use official Tourist eVisa route page ↗

    Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for Tourist eVisa.

    Immigration and Citizenship Service of Ethiopia · verified

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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.

Need tailored advice?

We do not provide legal advice. For an application that depends on your exact circumstances, consult a regulator-listed immigration advisor.

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How we verified this

We check every figure on this page against the primary government source, record the date it was last checked, and re-check it on a regular schedule. Rules change, so always confirm time-sensitive details with the official source before you rely on them. Visa Atlas is an information-only publication and does not give legal advice.

Primary source: Immigration and Citizenship Service of Ethiopia

Last checked: 27 June 2026

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