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title: Ethiopia visa for citizens of Ireland
description: "Citizens of Ireland can get a visa on arrival in Ethiopia. Stay up to 90 days. Fee: $50. Processing: On arrival. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Ethiopia visa for citizens of Ireland

Citizens of Ireland 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 (single entry, 30 days or 90 days)
- **How to apply:** Get your visa at the border
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **Visa validity:** 90 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 the stay (cash or card recommended, ~$50/day)

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport** — Proceed to the visa-on-arrival counter after immigration.
2. **Complete visa application form** — Fill in the visa-on-arrival application form provided at the counter.
3. **Submit documents and pay fee** — Submit your passport, photo, completed form, and pay the visa fee in cash (USD or ETB).
4. **Wait for processing** — Processing typically takes 10–30 minutes.
5. **Receive visa vignette** — Once approved, a visa sticker is placed in your passport.
6. **Proceed through immigration** — Present your passport with the visa to the immigration officer for entry stamp.

## Documents checklist

- **Passport** (Identity): Valid for at least 6 months from date of entry with at least one blank visa page.
- **Passport-size photographs** (Identity): One recent passport-size color photo (2x2 inch).
- **Visa application form** (Identity): Completed on arrival at the visa-on-arrival counter.
- **Return/onward ticket** (Travel): Confirmed flight reservation showing departure from Ethiopia.
- **Proof of accommodation** (Travel, optional): Hotel booking or invitation letter may be requested but not always necessary.
- **Invitation letter (if visiting friends/family)** (Travel, optional): Not mandatory for tourism, but helpful if staying with a host.
- **Visa fee in cash (USD or local currency)** (Financial): Approximately USD 50 for 30 days single entry, payable in cash at the airport.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial, optional): Bank statement or cash to demonstrate ability to cover expenses.
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Supporting, optional): Required if arriving from a yellow fever endemic country, may be checked.
- **Travel insurance** (Supporting, optional): Recommended but not mandatory for visa on arrival.

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** ~50 USD/day
- Cash
- Credit card
- Bank statement

Carry at least USD 50–100 to cover the visa fee and incidental expenses. No strict minimum balance published, but having cash available is recommended.

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival is ONLY available at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport; other entry points do not offer VOA.
- Citizens of some countries are NOT eligible for VOA (check official list); Irish passport holders are eligible.
- Visa on arrival is single entry only; multiple entries require an e-Visa or embassy visa.
- Payment for VOA is cash only (USD or Ethiopian Birr); credit cards are not accepted.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport validity less than 6 months from date of entry** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months.
- **Insufficient blank visa pages** — At least one blank visa page required.
- **No onward/return ticket** — Have a confirmed outbound flight booking.
- **Inadequate funds** — Carry enough cash or card proof for the intended stay.
- **Arriving at a land border or other airport (not Addis Bole)** — VOA only available at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.

## FAQs

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

Citizens of Ireland can get a visa on arrival in Ethiopia. Visa type: Visa on Arrival (single entry, 30 days or 90 days).

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

Up to 90 days.

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

Government fee: $50.

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

Passport; Passport-size photographs; Visa application form; Return/onward ticket; Visa fee in cash (USD or local currency); Proof of accommodation; and 4 more depending on your situation.

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

At least 6 months.

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