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

Citizens of Kosovo 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)
- **How to apply:** Get your visa at the border
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 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:** Sufficient funds for stay

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport** — Proceed to the visa-on-arrival counter after passport control
2. **Submit documents and photograph** — Present your passport, photo, completed arrival form, and onward ticket
3. **Pay visa fee** — Pay the applicable visa fee in cash (USD/EUR/GBP) at the counter
4. **Receive visa sticker and enter** — Officer will issue the visa sticker; proceed to immigration

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival
- **Completed arrival form** (Travel): Provided on arrival at the airport
- **Passport-size photograph** (Identity): One recent photo
- **Visa fee (cash in USD/EUR/GBP)** (Financial): Payable at the visa-on-arrival counter
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of onward travel out of Ethiopia
- **Hotel reservation or invitation letter** (Travel): Proof of accommodation for the stay
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Bank statement or cash sufficient for the duration

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Sufficient for stay
- Bank statement
- Cash

Exact amount not specified; must cover accommodation and living expenses

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival is only available at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, not at land borders or other airports.
- e-Visa holders must also arrive through the same airport.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity (less than 6 months)** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months from date of entry.
- **Lack of onward/return ticket** — Always have a confirmed return or onward ticket.
- **Inadequate funds** — Carry bank statements or sufficient cash to prove financial means.

## FAQs

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

Citizens of Kosovo can get a visa on arrival in Ethiopia. Visa type: Visa on Arrival (Tourist).

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

Up to 30 days.

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

Valid passport; Completed arrival form; Passport-size photograph; Visa fee (cash in USD/EUR/GBP); Return or onward ticket; Hotel reservation or invitation letter; and 1 more.

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

At least 6 months.

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