Visa Service Details
Embassy of Ethiopia - Washington DC
Visa List
Have a Question on E-visa?
+251 111 262 635
Consular Service - Visa Section
+1 202 587 1684
2Pm - 4PM
How to Submit a Visa Request by Filling Out the Online Application Form?
All foreign nationals who seek to enter Ethiopia are required to get visa. Travelers arriving at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport for connecting flight are not required to have visa provided that they do not leave the airport or pass the Immigration Desk.
The Ethiopian Immigration, Nationality and Vital Events Agency process Visa-On-Arrival to all passengers traveling from the U.S. to Ethiopia.
Passengers can obtain visa from E-visa /Electronic Visa/ or Ethiopian Embassy in Washington D.C. either in person or by mail. Travelers are advised to make sure that they meet all the following requirements to get the type of visa for which they are applying.
To All Electronic Visa (e-Visa) Service Users, The Embassy would like to inform you that the e-Visa service is provided by the Ethiopian Immigration and Citizenship Service. Therefore, for any e-Visa-related inquiries or assistance, please contact the Ethiopian Immigration and Citizenship Service using the following contact details: Phone: +251 111 262 635 or Email: support@evisa.gov.et
Tourist Visa
An Ethiopian visit visa is a short-term travel permit issued to foreign nationals who wish to enter Ethiopia for tourism or family visits. It is typically valid for 30 or 90 days, depending on the type issued. Travelers can apply online for an e-Visa or obtain a visa from an Ethiopian embassy before arrival. Some nationalities may be eligible for a visa on arrival at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
To apply for a tourist visa at the Embassy of Ethiopia, you typically need the following:
- Valid Passport – Must be valid for at least six months from the intended date of entry.
- Recent Passport-Sized Photo – Usually taken within the last six months.
- Non-U.S. citizens need a permanent residence permit.
Dropoff in Person
- Submit your request online at consular.ethiopianembassy.org.
- If approved drop off your passport at the Ethiopian Embassy Consular Section during working hours (Monday – Friday, 9 AM – 1 PM).
- Visa Fee
• $60 for a single entry
• $150 for multiple entries. - Payment must be made by money order payable to the Embassy of Ethiopia. Cash, debit cards, credit cards, and personal checks are not accepted.
- Processing Time – one (1) to three (3) business/working days.
Applying in Courier
- Submit your request online at consular.ethiopianembassy.org.
- If approved Mail your passport to Embassy of Ethiopian Att. Consular Section Address: 3506 International Dr NW, Washington, DC 20008
- Visa Fee • $60 for a single entry • $150 for multiple entries.
- Payment must be made by money order payable to the Embassy of Ethiopia. Cash, debit cards, credit cards, and personal checks are not accepted.
- Processing Time – one (1) to three (3) business/working days.
Diplomats or Officials Visa
- US Diplomats or Officials travelling with Diplomatic or Official Passport must bring an official Note verbal from consular section of US State Department.
- Diplomats or Officials of other countries travelling with Diplomatic, official or service Passport or UN travel document must bring an official letter from Embassies or appropriate Authorities.
- If approved drop off your passport at the Ethiopian Embassy Consular Section during working hours (Monday – Friday, 9 AM – 1 PM).