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title: Ethiopia visa for citizens of Bahrain
description: Citizens of Bahrain need a visa for Ethiopia and can apply online for an eVisa. Stay up to 90 days. Documents checklist and application steps.
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# Ethiopia visa for citizens of Bahrain

Citizens of Bahrain need a visa for Ethiopia and can apply online for an eVisa.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

Official application site: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Ethiopia.html

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** eVisa · Tourist (30 days)
- **How to apply:** Fully online — no office visit
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required

## How to apply

1. **Visit the official Ethiopia eVisa portal** — Go to the official government eVisa website (not provided in source).
2. **Create an account** — Register with your email and set a password.
3. **Complete the online application form** — Fill in personal, passport, and travel details accurately.
4. **Upload required documents** — Upload passport copy, photo, hotel booking, flight itinerary, and bank statement.
5. **Pay the visa fee** — Pay online using a credit/debit card (fee not specified in source).
6. **Receive eVisa via email** — Processing time varies; check email for approval and download the eVisa PDF.
7. **Print the eVisa** — Carry a printed copy to present upon arrival in Ethiopia.
8. **Arrive via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport** — eVisa holders must enter through this airport only.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (with at least 6 months validity)** (Identity): Passport must have blank pages.
- **Passport-size photograph (recent, white background)** (Identity): Digital photo meeting ICAO standards.
- **Hotel reservation or accommodation proof** (Travel): Must cover entire stay.
- **Flight itinerary (round-trip or onward ticket)** (Travel): Confirmed booking showing entry and exit.
- **Bank statement (last 3 months)** (Financial): Sufficient funds for stay.
- **Travel insurance (recommended)** (Supporting, optional): Covers medical and repatriation.

## Proof of funds

- Bank statement

Sufficient funds to cover expenses during stay.

## Good to know

- eVisa holders must arrive via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
- Ethiopia strictly enforces immigration laws; overstaying or violating visa conditions can result in heavy fines or exit bans.
- Internet and phone services may be disrupted; carry printed copies of all documents.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Incomplete or incorrect application details** — Double-check all entries before submission.
- **Photo does not meet specifications** — Use a recent, white-background photo with correct dimensions.
- **Insufficient funds or missing financial proof** — Provide a bank statement showing adequate balance.
- **Passport validity less than 6 months** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months from entry date.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Bahrain need a visa for Ethiopia?

Citizens of Bahrain need a visa for Ethiopia and can apply online for an eVisa. Visa type: eVisa · Tourist (30 days).

### How long can citizens of Bahrain stay in Ethiopia?

Up to 90 days.

### What documents do citizens of Bahrain need for Ethiopia?

Valid passport (with at least 6 months validity); Passport-size photograph (recent, white background); Hotel reservation or accommodation proof; Flight itinerary (round-trip or onward ticket); Bank statement (last 3 months); Travel insurance (recommended).

### Where do I apply?

On the official site: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Ethiopia.html

## Sources

- [Ethiopia International Travel Information](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Ethiopia.html)
- Ethiopia Visa - Price, Requirements and Application - VisaHQ (visahq.com, third-party site)
- Visa requirements for Ethiopian citizens - Wikipedia (en.wikipedia.org, third-party site)

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