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title: Ethiopia visa for citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina
description: "Citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina can get a visa on arrival in Ethiopia. Stay up to 90 days. Processing: On arrival. Documents checklist and application steps."
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lastModified: 2026-09-05
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# Ethiopia visa for citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina can get a visa on arrival in Ethiopia.

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

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa on arrival
- **How to apply:** Get your visa at the border
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **Processing time:** On arrival
- **Proof of funds:** 200 USD equivalent

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at designated Ethiopian border post** — Present yourself at a VOA-eligible entry point (all international airports and certain land borders).
2. **Complete arrival card and visa application form** — Fill out the visa on arrival form provided at the counter.
3. **Submit documents and passport** — Hand over passport, photos, proof of onward travel, and accommodation details.
4. **Pay visa fee in cash** — Pay the visa fee in USD (or Ethiopian Birr if allowed) at the payment window.
5. **Receive visa sticker and proceed to immigration** — Collect your visa sticker affixed to passport and then go through immigration control.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (minimum 6 months validity from date of entry)** (Identity): Must have at least two blank pages.
- **Completed arrival card (provided on board or at entry)** (Travel): Filled out upon arrival at Ethiopian ports of entry.
- **Passport-size photograph (2×2 inches)** (Identity): One recent photo with white background.
- **Proof of onward/return ticket** (Travel): Confirmed itinerary showing departure from Ethiopia.
- **Visa fee in cash (USD or equivalent)** (Financial): Payable upon arrival at the visa counter.
- **Hotel reservation or invitation letter** (Travel): Proof of accommodation for the entire stay.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Bank statement or cash to cover stay expenses.

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** 200 USD equivalent
- Cash
- Bank statement

Immigration may ask to see proof of sufficient funds for the intended stay.

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival is available for Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holders at all Ethiopian international airports and at some land border crossings.
- eVisa holders must arrive via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport – this does not apply to VOA.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity (less than 6 months)** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry.
- **Missing or invalid onward ticket** — Have a confirmed return/onward ticket before arriving.
- **Inadequate funds** — Carry sufficient cash (USD) or recent bank statement covering stay.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina need a visa for Ethiopia?

Citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina can get a visa on arrival in Ethiopia.

### How long can citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina stay in Ethiopia?

Up to 90 days.

### What documents do citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina need for Ethiopia?

Valid passport (minimum 6 months validity from date of entry); Completed arrival card (provided on board or at entry); Passport-size photograph (2×2 inches); Proof of onward/return ticket; Visa fee in cash (USD or equivalent); Hotel reservation or invitation letter; and 1 more.

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