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title: Ethiopia visa for citizens of Jamaica
description: Citizens of Jamaica need a visa for Ethiopia and can apply online for an eVisa. Stay up to 90 days. Documents checklist and application steps.
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lastModified: 2026-09-05
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# Ethiopia visa for citizens of Jamaica

Citizens of Jamaica need a visa for Ethiopia and can apply online for an eVisa.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

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

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** eVisa · Tourist
- **How to apply:** Fully online — no office visit
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required

## How to apply

1. **Complete online application** — Fill out the eVisa application form on the official portal with personal, passport, and travel details.
2. **Upload required documents** — Upload digital copies of passport photo page and passport photo.
3. **Pay visa fee online** — Pay the fee using credit card, debit card, or digital wallets like Google Pay or Alipay.
4. **Receive eVisa approval via email** — Approved applicants receive an email authorizing travel to Ethiopia.
5. **Travel to Ethiopia via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport** — eVisa holders must arrive through Bole International Airport only.
6. **Get passport stamped on arrival** — Present the eVisa approval and passport at immigration counters for visa stamp.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival.
- **Digital passport photo** (Identity): Recent passport-sized photograph in JPEG format.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Confirmed flight booking showing departure from Ethiopia.
- **Accommodation proof** (Travel, optional): Hotel reservation or host address in Ethiopia.
- **Email address** (Identity): For receiving the e-visa approval and confirmation.

## Good to know

- Only use the official evisa.gov.et website; other sites are fraudulent and not recognized by the Ethiopian government.
- eVisa holders must arrive via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport; entry at other border points may be denied.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Incomplete or incorrect application details** — Double-check all entries and ensure they match your passport exactly.
- **Expired or invalid passport** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended stay.
- **Unpaid visa fee or failed transaction** — Verify payment was successful and keep receipt.

## FAQs

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

Citizens of Jamaica need a visa for Ethiopia and can apply online for an eVisa. Visa type: eVisa · Tourist.

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

Up to 90 days.

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

Valid passport; Digital passport photo; Return or onward ticket; Email address; Accommodation proof.

### Where do I apply?

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

## Sources

- [Apply for Ethiopian eVISA Online | Ethiopian E Visa Official Website](https://www.evisa.gov.et/)
- [Apply for Ethiopian eVISA Online | Ethiopian E Visa Official Website](https://www.evisa.gov.et/visa/apply)
- E-Visa Application and Issuance (E-Visa) - Embassy of Ethiopia (ethiopianembassy.org, third-party site)
- [evisa.gov.et](https://www.evisa.gov.et/visa)

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