Ethiopia Visa Assistance – Terms & Conditions
This page provides visa guidance and service terms. It is not legal advice and does not guarantee visa issuance.
Visa fees, eligibility rules, and documentary requirements may change or vary without notice. You must review the official Ethiopian Embassy/consulate website for the latest requirements and government fees before applying.
Our service includes a $125 USD service charge per person (per applicant), in addition to any government fees. The Ethiopian government may approve or deny your application and may or may not refund the government fee. Our $125 service charge is non-refundable in all cases once service has started (including government denial, delays, or policy changes).
Core Terms (English)
1) Visa Requirement
All foreign nationals seeking to enter Ethiopia are generally required to obtain a visa, unless exempted by Ethiopian law or official policy. Travelers arriving at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport solely for a connecting flight do not require a visa provided they do not leave the airport or pass the Immigration Desk.
2) Applicant Responsibility
You are responsible for ensuring you meet all requirements for the visa type you select and for providing complete and accurate information and documents. Submitting incomplete, inaccurate, or inconsistent information may result in delays or denial.
3) Tourist Visa – General Description
A Tourist (Visit) Visa is a short-term travel permit issued to foreign nationals who wish to enter Ethiopia for tourism or family visits. Some nationalities may be eligible for a visa on arrival at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, subject to government policy.
4) Typical Tourist Visa Documents (Embassy Application)
- Valid Passport: Must be valid for at least six (6) months from the intended date of entry.
- Recent Passport-Sized Photo: Typically taken within the last six (6) months.
- Non-U.S. Citizens (in the U.S.): Must provide proof of lawful status, such as a permanent residence permit (or other acceptable evidence, as required).
5) Diplomatic / Official Travel Documents
- U.S. Diplomats/Officials traveling with a Diplomatic or Official Passport must provide an official Note Verbale from the consular section of the U.S. Department of State.
- Diplomats/Officials of other countries traveling with a Diplomatic, Official, or Service Passport (or UN Travel Document) must provide an official letter from their Embassy or appropriate authorities.
6) Service Fees (Per Person) & Payments
- Service Charge: $125 USD per person (per applicant), in addition to government fees.
- Refund Policy: Government fees may be refunded only if the government chooses to do so. Our service fee is non-refundable.
7) Acceptance of Terms
By requesting our visa assistance services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms & Conditions, including the non-refundable service fee and the fact that visa outcomes are determined solely by the Ethiopian government.
15-Language Versions (Same Terms)
Displayed on one page (no dropdown)English
ENVisa Requirement: Foreign nationals generally need a visa to enter Ethiopia. Transit passengers at Addis Ababa Bole Airport do not need a visa if they do not leave the airport or pass Immigration.
Tourist Visa: Short-term visa for tourism or family visits. Some nationalities may qualify for visa on arrival, subject to policy.
Typical Documents: Passport valid 6+ months; recent passport photo (within 6 months); non-U.S. citizens in the U.S. must provide proof of lawful status (e.g., permanent residence permit) as required.
Diplomatic/Official: U.S. officials with diplomatic/official passports need a Note Verbale from the U.S. Department of State. Other countries’ officials/UN travel document holders need an official letter from their embassy/authorities.
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Español
ESRequisito de visa: En general, los extranjeros necesitan visa para entrar a Etiopía. Los pasajeros en tránsito en el Aeropuerto Bole de Addis Abeba no necesitan visa si no salen del aeropuerto ni pasan por Migración.
Visa de turismo: Visa de corta duración para turismo o visitas familiares. Algunas nacionalidades pueden ser elegibles para visa a la llegada, según la política vigente.
Documentos típicos: Pasaporte válido por 6+ meses; foto reciente (últimos 6 meses); los no ciudadanos de EE. UU. en EE. UU. deben presentar prueba de estatus legal (por ejemplo, residencia permanente) según se requiera.
Diplomática/oficial: Funcionarios de EE. UU. con pasaporte diplomático/oficial deben presentar Nota Verbal del Departamento de Estado. Funcionarios de otros países o documentos ONU deben presentar carta oficial de su embajada/autoridades.
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Français
FRVisa : En règle générale, les ressortissants étrangers doivent obtenir un visa pour entrer en Éthiopie. Les passagers en transit à l’aéroport Bole d’Addis-Abeba n’ont pas besoin de visa s’ils ne quittent pas l’aéroport et ne passent pas l’immigration.
Visa touristique : Visa de court séjour pour tourisme ou visites familiales. Certaines nationalités peuvent être éligibles au visa à l’arrivée, selon la politique.
Documents : Passeport valide 6+ mois ; photo récente (6 mois) ; les non-citoyens américains aux États-Unis doivent fournir une preuve de statut légal (ex. carte de résident permanent) selon exigences.
Diplomatique/officiel : Officiels américains : Note Verbale du Département d’État. Autres pays/ONU : lettre officielle de l’ambassade/autorités compétentes.
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العربية
ARمتطلب التأشيرة: عادةً يُطلب من الأجانب الحصول على تأشيرة لدخول إثيوبيا. ركاب الترانزيت في مطار بولي الدولي بأديس أبابا لا يحتاجون إلى تأشيرة إذا لم يغادروا المطار ولم يمرّوا على مكتب الهجرة.
تأشيرة السياحة: تأشيرة قصيرة للسياحة أو زيارة العائلة. قد تكون بعض الجنسيات مؤهلة للحصول على تأشيرة عند الوصول حسب السياسة.
المستندات المعتادة: جواز صالح لمدة 6 أشهر أو أكثر؛ صورة حديثة (خلال 6 أشهر)؛ غير المواطنين الأمريكيين داخل الولايات المتحدة عليهم تقديم إثبات إقامة/وضع قانوني (مثل الإقامة الدائمة) حسب المتطلبات.
الدبلوماسي/الرسمي: المسؤولون الأمريكيون يحتاجون Note Verbale من وزارة الخارجية الأمريكية. مسؤولون من دول أخرى/وثيقة الأمم المتحدة يحتاجون خطابًا رسميًا من السفارة/الجهات المختصة.
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中文（简体）
ZH-CN签证要求：一般而言，外国公民入境埃塞俄比亚需办理签证。仅在亚的斯亚贝巴博莱国际机场转机且不离开机场、不经过移民柜台者，无需签证。
旅游签证：用于旅游或探亲的短期签证。部分国籍可能可在机场落地签，具体以政策为准。
常见材料：护照有效期不少于6个月；近6个月内证件照；在美国的非美国公民需按要求提供合法身份/居留证明（如永久居留证）。
外交/公务：持美国外交/公务护照者需美国国务院领事处出具照会（Note Verbale）。其他国家外交/公务/公务护照或联合国旅行证持有人需其使馆/主管部门出具正式函件。
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हिन्दी
HIवीज़ा आवश्यकता: सामान्यतः इथियोपिया में प्रवेश के लिए विदेशी नागरिकों को वीज़ा चाहिए। अदीस अबाबा बोले हवाई अड्डे पर केवल ट्रांज़िट/कनेक्टिंग फ्लाइट के लिए आने वाले यात्रियों को वीज़ा नहीं चाहिए, बशर्ते वे हवाई अड्डे से बाहर न जाएँ और इमिग्रेशन डेस्क से न गुजरें।
पर्यटक वीज़ा: पर्यटन या पारिवारिक मुलाकात हेतु अल्पकालिक वीज़ा। कुछ राष्ट्रीयताएँ नीति के अनुसार आगमन पर वीज़ा के लिए पात्र हो सकती हैं।
सामान्य दस्तावेज़: 6+ माह वैध पासपोर्ट; हाल की फोटो (6 माह); अमेरिका में गैर-अमेरिकी नागरिकों को वैध स्थिति/निवास का प्रमाण (जैसे स्थायी निवास परमिट) आवश्यकतानुसार देना होगा।
राजनयिक/आधिकारिक: अमेरिकी राजनयिक/आधिकारिक पासपोर्ट धारकों को अमेरिकी विदेश विभाग से Note Verbale चाहिए। अन्य देशों/UN दस्तावेज़ धारकों को अपनी दूतावास/प्राधिकरण का आधिकारिक पत्र चाहिए।
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Português
PTVisto: Em geral, estrangeiros precisam de visto para entrar na Etiópia. Passageiros em conexão no Aeroporto Bole (Addis Ababa) não precisam de visto se não saírem do aeroporto nem passarem pela imigração.
Visto de turista: Visto de curta duração para turismo ou visita à família. Algumas nacionalidades podem ter visto na chegada, sujeito à política.
Documentos: Passaporte válido por 6+ meses; foto recente (6 meses); não cidadãos dos EUA nos EUA devem apresentar prova de status legal (ex.: residência permanente) conforme exigido.
Diplomático/oficial: EUA: Note Verbale do Departamento de Estado. Outros países/ONU: carta oficial da embaixada/autoridades.
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Русский
RUВизовое требование: Как правило, иностранным гражданам нужна виза для въезда в Эфиопию. Пассажирам транзита в аэропорту Боле (Аддис-Абеба) виза не требуется, если они не покидают аэропорт и не проходят иммиграционный контроль.
Туристическая виза: Краткосрочная виза для туризма или посещения семьи. Некоторые гражданства могут иметь право на визу по прибытии (по политике).
Документы: Паспорт 6+ месяцев; недавнее фото (6 мес.); не гражданам США в США — подтверждение легального статуса (например, ПМЖ) по требованию.
Дипломатические/служебные: США — Note Verbale от Госдепартамента. Другие страны/ООН — официальное письмо от посольства/органов.
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日本語
JAビザ要件：原則として外国籍の方はエチオピア入国にビザが必要です。アディスアベバ・ボレ国際空港で乗り継ぎのみの場合、空港外に出ず入国審査を通過しなければビザは不要です。
観光ビザ：観光または親族訪問のための短期ビザ。国籍により到着ビザが可能な場合があります（政策による）。
一般的な必要書類：入国予定日から6か月以上有効なパスポート；6か月以内の写真；米国在住の非米国籍者は合法滞在証明（永住権等）を求められる場合があります。
外交／公用：米国の外交／公用旅券は米国務省からのNote Verbaleが必要。他国／国連旅行証明書は大使館／当局からの公文書が必要です。
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Deutsch
DEVisumpflicht: In der Regel benötigen ausländische Staatsangehörige ein Visum für die Einreise nach Äthiopien. Transitpassagiere am Flughafen Addis Ababa Bole benötigen kein Visum, sofern sie den Flughafen nicht verlassen und nicht die Passkontrolle/Immigration passieren.
Touristenvisum: Kurzzeitvisum für Tourismus oder Familienbesuche. Einige Nationalitäten können ein Visum bei Ankunft erhalten (je nach Politik).
Typische Unterlagen: Reisepass mind. 6 Monate gültig; aktuelles Passfoto (6 Monate); Nicht-US-Bürger in den USA: Nachweis des legalen Status (z. B. Permanent Residence), soweit erforderlich.
Diplomatisch/amtlich: USA: Note Verbale vom US-Außenministerium. Andere Länder/UN: offizielles Schreiben der Botschaft/Behörden.
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한국어
KO비자 요건: 일반적으로 외국인은 에티오피아 입국 시 비자가 필요합니다. 아디스아바바 볼레 국제공항에서 환승만 하는 경우 공항을 나가지 않고 출입국 심사대를 통과하지 않으면 비자가 필요하지 않습니다.
관광 비자: 관광 또는 가족 방문을 위한 단기 비자. 일부 국적은 정책에 따라 도착비자 대상일 수 있습니다.
일반 서류: 입국 예정일 기준 6개월 이상 유효한 여권; 최근 사진(6개월 이내); 미국 내 비미국 시민은 요구 시 합법 체류 증빙(예: 영주권)을 제출해야 합니다.
외교/공무: 미국 외교/공무 여권은 미 국무부 Note Verbale 필요. 타국/UN 여행문서는 해당 대사관/당국 공식 서한 필요.
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Italiano
ITRequisito visto: In generale, i cittadini stranieri necessitano di un visto per entrare in Etiopia. I passeggeri in transito all’aeroporto Bole di Addis Abeba non necessitano di visto se non escono dall’aeroporto e non passano l’immigrazione.
Visto turistico: Visto di breve durata per turismo o visite familiari. Alcune nazionalità possono essere idonee al visto all’arrivo, secondo la normativa.
Documenti tipici: Passaporto valido almeno 6 mesi; foto recente (6 mesi); non cittadini USA negli USA: prova di status legale (es. permesso di residenza permanente) se richiesta.
Diplomatico/ufficiale: USA: Note Verbale dal Dipartimento di Stato. Altri Paesi/ONU: lettera ufficiale da ambasciata/autorità.
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Türkçe
TRVize şartı: Genellikle Etiyopya’ya giriş için yabancı uyrukluların vize alması gerekir. Addis Ababa Bole Havalimanı’nda sadece aktarma yapan yolcular, havaalanından çıkmadıkları ve pasaport kontrolünden geçmedikleri sürece vizeye ihtiyaç duymaz.
Turist vizesi: Turizm veya aile ziyareti için kısa süreli vize. Bazı uyruklar, politikaya bağlı olarak varışta vize alabilir.
Tipik belgeler: En az 6 ay geçerli pasaport; son 6 ay içinde çekilmiş fotoğraf; ABD’de bulunan ABD vatandaşı olmayanlar için yasal statü kanıtı (örn. daimi oturum) gerekebilir.
Diplomatik/resmî: ABD diplomatları/resmî pasaport: ABD Dışişleri’nden Note Verbale. Diğer ülkeler/UN: elçilik/kurumlardan resmî yazı.
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Tiếng Việt
VIYêu cầu visa: Thông thường, người nước ngoài cần visa để nhập cảnh Ethiopia. Hành khách quá cảnh tại sân bay Addis Ababa Bole không cần visa nếu không rời sân bay và không qua quầy nhập cảnh.
Visa du lịch: Visa ngắn hạn cho du lịch hoặc thăm thân. Một số quốc tịch có thể đủ điều kiện xin visa tại sân bay, tùy chính sách.
Hồ sơ thường gặp: Hộ chiếu còn hạn 6+ tháng; ảnh gần đây (trong 6 tháng); người không phải công dân Mỹ tại Mỹ cần giấy tờ chứng minh tình trạng hợp pháp (ví dụ thẻ thường trú) theo yêu cầu.
Ngoại giao/công vụ: Quan chức Mỹ cần Note Verbale từ Bộ Ngoại giao Mỹ. Quan chức nước khác/giấy tờ LHQ cần thư chính thức từ đại sứ quán/cơ quan.
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Kiswahili
SWHitaji la Visa: Kwa ujumla, raia wa kigeni wanahitaji visa kuingia Ethiopia. Wasafiri wa kuunganisha safari (transit) katika Uwanja wa Ndege wa Addis Ababa Bole hawahitaji visa ikiwa hawatatoka uwanjani au kupita Dawati la Uhamiaji.
Visa ya Utalii: Visa ya muda mfupi kwa utalii au kutembelea familia. Baadhi ya mataifa yanaweza kustahiki visa ya kuwasili, kulingana na sera.
Nyaraka za Kawaida: Pasipoti yenye uhalali wa miezi 6+; picha ya hivi karibuni (miezi 6); wasio raia wa Marekani waliopo Marekani wanapaswa kutoa uthibitisho wa hadhi halali (mf. kibali cha ukaazi wa kudumu) kulingana na mahitaji.
Kidiplomasia/rasmi: Maafisa wa Marekani wanahitaji Note Verbale kutoka Idara ya Serikali ya Marekani. Maafisa wa nchi nyingine/UN wanahitaji barua rasmi kutoka ubalozi/mamlaka husika.
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