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title: Ethiopia visa for citizens of India
description: "Citizens of India need pre-approval online, then collect a visa on arrival in Ethiopia. Stay up to 90 days. Processing: On arrival. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Ethiopia visa for citizens of India

Citizens of India need pre-approval online, then collect a visa on arrival in Ethiopia.

*Not yet cross-checked · last checked 2026-09-04. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

Official application site: https://www.evisa.gov.et/

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Pre-approval + VOA · Visa on Arrival · Tourist (30 or 90 days)
- **How to apply:** Approve online, collect at arrival
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **Visa validity:** 30 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** On arrival
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Evidence of sufficient funds for the stay may be requested at the border

## How to apply

1. **Confirm eligibility** — Visa on arrival for Indian passport holders is available only at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
2. **Prepare documents** — Gather passport, photos, return ticket, hotel booking, funds and USD cash for the fee.
3. **Fly into Bole International Airport** — Arrival must be via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
4. **Complete the visa form** — Fill the arrival visa application form at the immigration/visa counter.
5. **Pay the visa fee** — Pay the applicable fee in USD at the counter (30-day or 90-day tourist visa).
6. **Receive visa and enter** — Immigration affixes the visa in your passport and admits you for the granted stay.

## Documents checklist

- **Passport valid at least 6 months** (Identity): Machine-readable passport with blank visa pages.
- **Completed arrival/visa application form** (Supporting): Provided and filled on arrival at Bole International Airport.
- **Passport-size photo** (Identity): Recent colour photo, typically 2 copies.
- **Return or onward flight ticket** (Travel): Confirmed booking out of Ethiopia.
- **Hotel booking or accommodation proof** (Travel): Confirmed reservation for the stay.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial, optional): Bank statement or cash/card evidence may be requested.
- **Visa fee payment (USD cash)** (Supporting): Payable at the airport counter; carry US dollars.
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Supporting): Required for travellers arriving from endemic countries; commonly checked.

## Proof of funds

- bank statement
- cash
- credit card

No fixed amount published; officers may ask for evidence you can support your stay.

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival is available ONLY at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport — not at land borders.
- e-Visa holders must also arrive via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
- e-Visa is available for 30 or 90 days only.
- Carry USD cash for the visa fee as card payment may not be accepted.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport validity under 6 months** — Renew your passport before travel.
- **No return/onward ticket or accommodation proof** — Carry confirmed bookings for entry and stay.
- **Arriving at a land border expecting visa on arrival** — Fly into Addis Ababa Bole International Airport or obtain an e-Visa in advance.

## FAQs

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

Citizens of India need pre-approval online, then collect a visa on arrival in Ethiopia. Visa type: Visa on Arrival · Tourist (30 or 90 days).

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

Up to 90 days.

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

Passport valid at least 6 months; Completed arrival/visa application form; Passport-size photo; Return or onward flight ticket; Hotel booking or accommodation proof; Visa fee payment (USD cash); and 2 more.

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

At least 6 months.

### Where do I apply?

On the official site: https://www.evisa.gov.et/

## Sources

- [Apply for Ethiopian eVISA Online | Ethiopian E Visa Official Website](https://www.evisa.gov.et/visa/apply)
- [Apply for Ethiopian eVISA Online | Ethiopian E Visa Official Website](https://www.evisa.gov.et/?trk=public_post-text)
- Ethiopia eVisa for Indian Citizens - online application form | Ethiopia ... (ethiopia-e-visa.com, third-party site)
- [evisa.gov.et](https://www.evisa.gov.et/)

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