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title: Ethiopia visa for citizens of Finland
description: "Citizens of Finland can get a visa on arrival in Ethiopia. Stay up to 30 days. Fee: $52. Processing: On arrival. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Ethiopia visa for citizens of Finland

Citizens of Finland 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 (Tourist, 30 days)
- **How to apply:** Get your visa at the border
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 30 days
- **Visa validity:** 30 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** On arrival
- **Government fee:** $52
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** At least $200 or equivalent per day of intended stay

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport** — Visa on arrival is only available at this specific airport.
2. **Proceed to VOA counter before immigration** — Look for the 'Visa on Arrival' or 'Visa Issuance' desk.
3. **Complete application form** — Fill out the visa application form provided at the counter.
4. **Submit required documents** — Hand your passport, photos, completed form, and supporting documents to the officer.
5. **Pay visa fee** — Pay the fee in USD (cash) at the designated payment counter.
6. **Receive visa sticker and proceed to immigration** — The visa is affixed to your passport, then proceed through border control.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months from date of entry
- **Completed visa on arrival application form** (Identity): Available at Bole International Airport immigration counter
- **Passport-size photographs** (Identity): Two recent passport-size photos (color, white background)
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Confirmed flight ticket leaving Ethiopia within validity period
- **Proof of funds** (Financial, optional): Cash, credit card, or bank statement demonstrating sufficient funds
- **Hotel reservation / proof of accommodation** (Travel, optional): Not always required but recommended to show accommodation details
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Supporting, optional): Required if traveling from a yellow fever endemic country

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** At least $200 per day of stay
- Cash
- Credit card
- Bank statement

Proof of funds is not always strictly checked but recommended to avoid denial.

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival is only available at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
- All travelers must have a passport valid for at least 6 months.
- eVisa holders must also arrive via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Incomplete documentation (e.g. missing photo, insufficient funds)** — Carry two passport photos, a return ticket, and proof of sufficient funds.
- **Passport validity less than 6 months** — Ensure your passport is valid for at least 6 months from intended entry date.
- **Seeking to enter at a land border or other airport** — Visa on arrival is ONLY issued at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.

## FAQs

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

Citizens of Finland can get a visa on arrival in Ethiopia. Visa type: Visa on arrival (Tourist, 30 days).

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

Up to 30 days.

### How much does the Ethiopia visa cost for citizens of Finland?

Government fee: $52.

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

Valid passport; Completed visa on arrival application form; Passport-size photographs; Return or onward ticket; Proof of funds; Hotel reservation / proof of accommodation; and 1 more depending on your situation.

### How long must my passport be valid for Ethiopia?

At least 6 months.

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