eVisa approved on Express in under 2 days. Lalibela rock churches were incredible. Landed at Bole, walked straight past the VOA queue with my printed PDF.
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Did the Simien Mountains trek then drove down through Bahir Dar. eVisa team caught a passport-photo background issue and we re-shot before submitting. Approved on Priority in 4 working days.
Coming via Doha, we transited under 12 hours so didn't need the Yellow Fever card. eVisas confirmed that upfront. Everything went smoothly at Bole.
Kenyans and Djiboutians enter Ethiopia visa-free
Visa-free countries information
Under bilateral agreements between Ethiopia and the East African Community member states, citizens of Kenya and Djibouti enter Ethiopia visa-free for tourism and short visits with a valid passport only. They do not need an eVisa and are not served by this product. The eVisa is required for nearly every other nationality and is the recommended pre-arranged option ahead of any travel to Addis Ababa. Reference: Official Ethiopia eVisa portal (ICS)
Frequently Asked Questions
The Ethiopia eVisa is issued online via the official Immigration and Citizenship Service portal. You apply before flying, receive a PDF with a QR code, print it, and present it on arrival at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD). The eVisa is the only acceptable digital entry document, and entry is permitted only at ADD. The legacy Visa-on-Arrival counter at ADD is still operational for eligible nationalities and offers the same 30-day single-entry product at the same price, but the queue at peak hours runs 60-90 minutes, the counter is cash-only (USD bills only, no cards), and applicants are frequently asked to provide an additional passport photo on the spot. The eVisa pre-clears you to walk directly to the immigration line. Choose the eVisa for time, certainty, and the ability to pay by card; choose VOA only if you are unable to apply online in advance and are comfortable with the queue.