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title: Ethiopia visa for citizens of Spain
description: "Citizens of Spain 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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lastModified: 2026-09-05
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# Ethiopia visa for citizens of Spain

Citizens of Spain 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 (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
- **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 required.

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport** — Visa on arrival is only available at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. No prior application needed.
2. **Locate the visa on arrival counter** — After passport control, find the designated visa-on-arrival desk.
3. **Submit required documents and pay fee** — Present your passport, photo, and completed form, then pay the visa fee (usually USD).
4. **Receive visa and proceed to immigration** — The visa is stamped in your passport. Proceed to the immigration desk for entry.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended stay.
- **Completed visa application form** (Identity): May be provided on arrival.
- **Passport-size photograph** (Identity): One recent photo required.
- **Proof of onward/return ticket** (Travel): Required to confirm departure from Ethiopia.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Bank statement, cash, or equivalent.
- **Hotel reservation or accommodation proof** (Travel, optional): May be requested to show accommodation arrangements.

## Proof of funds

- Bank statement
- Cash
- Traveler's cheques

Carry sufficient cash in USD or local currency to pay the visa fee (around 50–100 USD depending on duration).

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival is ONLY available at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. If arriving at other airports, you must obtain a visa beforehand (e.g., e-Visa).

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport not valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay** — Check passport validity before traveling.
- **Insufficient funds or missing onward ticket** — Carry proof of sufficient funds and a confirmed return/onward ticket.

## FAQs

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

Citizens of Spain can get a visa on arrival in Ethiopia. Visa type: Visa on arrival (30 days).

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

Up to 30 days.

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

Valid passport; Completed visa application form; Passport-size photograph; Proof of onward/return ticket; Proof of sufficient funds; Hotel reservation or accommodation proof.

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

At least 6 months.

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