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title: Ethiopia visa for citizens of Italy
description: "Citizens of Italy 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 Italy

Citizens of Italy can get a visa on arrival in Ethiopia.

*Not yet verified · last checked 2026-08-16. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

> Our latest check could not confirm these details against an official source, or found a conflict. Treat them as a starting point and confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you book.

## 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** — Only this airport issues visa on arrival for Italian passport holders.
2. **Proceed to Visa on Arrival counter** — Located before immigration, look for signs.
3. **Complete the visa on arrival application form** — Fill in personal and travel details as required.
4. **Submit passport, photos, and supporting documents** — Hand all documents to the immigration officer.
5. **Pay visa fee in USD cash** — Standard fee is approximately USD 50 (subject to change).
6. **Receive visa sticker and enter Ethiopia** — Visa is stamped in passport; proceed to immigration.
7. **Exit immigration and collect luggage** — After passport control, proceed to baggage claim.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival.
- **Passport-size photos** (Identity): 2 recent photos, 45mm x 35mm.
- **Completed visa on arrival application form** (Supporting): Provided at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
- **Proof of onward/return ticket** (Travel): Confirmed flight reservation with departure from Ethiopia.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Bank statement or cash to demonstrate ability to cover stay.
- **Hotel reservation or accommodation proof** (Travel): Confirmation of accommodation for the entire stay.
- **Visa fee payment (USD cash)** (Supporting): Payable in US dollars at the visa on arrival counter.

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Sufficient funds for 30 days
- Bank statement
- Cash
- Traveler's cheques

Amount not officially specified; carry at least USD 200–300.

## Good to know

- Visa on Arrival is only available at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
- Italian passport must be valid for at least 6 months from arrival.
- Fee must be paid in USD cash (credit cards not accepted).
- Visa is single entry only.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Invalid or insufficient passport validity (less than 6 months).** — Ensure passport has at least 6 months remaining validity.
- **Lack of onward/return ticket.** — Book and carry a confirmed return or onward flight.
- **Insufficient funds or inability to pay visa fee in USD cash.** — Carry enough USD cash to cover fee and stay.

## FAQs

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

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

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

Up to 30 days.

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

Government fee: $50.

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

Valid passport; Passport-size photos; Completed visa on arrival application form; Proof of onward/return ticket; Proof of sufficient funds; Hotel reservation or accommodation proof; and 1 more.

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

At least 6 months.

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