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title: Ethiopia visa for citizens of Guinea
description: "Citizens of Guinea can get a visa on arrival in Ethiopia. Stay up to 30 days. Fee: $50. Processing: On arrival. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Ethiopia visa for citizens of Guinea

Citizens of Guinea 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:** $50
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Sufficient funds for stay

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport** — Visa on arrival is only available at this airport; no other port of entry offers it.
2. **Proceed to Visa on Arrival counter** — Follow signs after passport control to the dedicated visa issuance area.
3. **Complete arrival card and submit documents** — Fill in the arrival card, present your passport, photo, and supporting documents.
4. **Pay visa fee** — Pay the fee in cash (USD, EUR, or GBP) and receive a payment receipt.
5. **Receive visa sticker and proceed to immigration** — Visa is affixed into your passport; then proceed to immigration stamping.
6. **Collect baggage and exit** — After immigration clearance, collect checked luggage and exit the airport.

## Documents checklist

- **Passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival.
- **Completed arrival card** (Travel): Distributed on the flight or at the visa-on-arrival counter.
- **Passport-size photograph** (Identity): One recent photo (may be taken at the airport for a fee).
- **Visa fee payment** (Financial): Payable in USD, EUR, or GBP cash at the counter.
- **Confirmed return or onward ticket** (Travel): Must show departure from Ethiopia within the visa validity.
- **Proof of accommodation** (Travel): Hotel booking or invitation letter with local address.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Cash, credit card, or bank statement showing ability to cover stay.

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Varies; typically enough for accommodation and daily expenses
- Cash
- Credit card statement
- Bank statement

Officers may ask to see proof of at least $50 per day of stay.

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival is ONLY available at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. Entering at land borders or other airports is not possible without a prior visa.
- Payment must be in cash (USD, EUR, or GBP); credit cards are not accepted at the counter.
- Ensure your passport has at least two blank pages for the visa sticker and entry stamp.
- Overstay penalties are strictly enforced; leave before the 30-day validity expires.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport validity less than 6 months** — Check passport expiry before travel; renew if needed.
- **No onward/return ticket** — Book a confirmed outbound flight before arriving.
- **Insufficient funds** — Carry cash or a card to demonstrate ability to cover stay expenses.
- **Previous immigration violations in Ethiopia** — Resolve any prior overstays or legal issues before reapplying.

## FAQs

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

Citizens of Guinea can get a visa on arrival in Ethiopia. Visa type: Visa on Arrival · Tourist (30 days).

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

Up to 30 days.

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

Government fee: $50.

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

Passport; Completed arrival card; Passport-size photograph; Visa fee payment; Confirmed return or onward ticket; Proof of accommodation; and 1 more.

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

At least 6 months.

## More

- [Ethiopia visa for every passport](/visa/ethiopia)
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