Ethiopia•AfricaTourist Visa on Arrival
At a Glance
Processing Time
Varies
Application Fee
50 USD
Stay Duration
Up to 90 days
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Not Specified
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Tourist visa issued upon arrival at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. Available to nationals of African Union member states. Valid for up to 3 months.
Convenient visa option for African Union member state nationals arriving at Addis Ababa airport. Payment must be in cash; no credit cards accepted.
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Requirements
Personal
Passport Validity
6 months
Criminal Record Policy
Clean record required
Eligible Nationalities
This visa is available to citizens of: DZ, AO, BJ, BW, BF, BI, CV, CM, CF, TD, KM, CD, CG, CI, DJ, EG, GQ, ER, SZ, GA, GM, GH, GN, GW, KE, LS, LR, LY, MG, MW, ML, MR, MU, MA, MZ, NA, NE, NG, RW, ST, SN, SC, SL, SO, ZA, SS, SD, TZ, TG, TN, UG, EH, ZM, ZW
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
At least 6 months validity from arrival date
Completed visa form
Form provided at airport
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Advantages
- No pre-application needed
- Immediate issuance
- Available to all AU member states
- Affordable
Considerations
- Only at Addis Ababa airport
- Cash payment only
- Restricted to AU member nations
- May have longer queues at peak times
Application Process
Arrive at Addis Ababa airport
Land at Bole International Airport with valid passport
Proceed to visa desk
Go to visa on arrival counter at immigration
Complete visa form
Fill out arrival visa application form
Pay fee in cash
Pay USD 50 in cash (Ethiopian Birr accepted); no credit cards
Receive visa stamp
Get visa stamped in passport
Application Forms
Visa on Arrival Form
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