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

Citizens of Türkiye 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
- **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

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport** — Only this airport issues voa for Turkish passport holders.
2. **Proceed to the visa on arrival counter before immigration** — Follow signs to the visa issuance desk.
3. **Submit passport and required documents** — Hand over passport, photo, onward ticket, and yellow fever cert if needed.
4. **Pay visa fee in cash (USD)** — Pay the fee at the counter; keep exact change.
5. **Receive visa vignette in passport** — Immigration officer affixes the visa sticker.
6. **Proceed to immigration control** — Present passport with the new visa for entry stamp.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival.
- **Passport-size photographs** (Identity): Two recent color photos (typically 2x2 inches).
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from Ethiopia within 30 days.
- **Visa fee in cash (USD)** (Financial): Exact amount in US dollars or equivalent; credit cards not accepted.
- **Hotel reservation or proof of accommodation** (Travel, optional): May be requested to show planned stay.
- **Travel itinerary or flight details** (Travel, optional): Helps confirm your travel plans.
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Supporting): Required if arriving from a yellow fever endemic country.

## Proof of funds


No specific minimum balance required, but sufficient funds for stay may be asked.

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival is only available at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, not at land borders or other airports.
- Must have a valid return or onward ticket to be eligible.
- Cash only in US dollars; no credit card or other currencies accepted.
- Passport must be valid for at least six months from the date of arrival.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity (less than 6 months)** — Ensure passport is valid for at least six months beyond your intended departure date from Ethiopia.
- **No onward/return ticket** — Have a confirmed ticket showing departure from Ethiopia within the allowed stay.
- **Lack of sufficient funds or unable to pay the fee in cash** — Carry at least USD 50 or equivalent cash (not card) to pay the fee, plus proof of enough funds for the stay.
- **Previous immigration violations or prohibited entries** — Ensure you are not on any immigration blacklist or have a prior violation record.

## FAQs

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

Citizens of Türkiye can get a visa on arrival in Ethiopia. Visa type: Visa on Arrival · Tourist.

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

Up to 30 days.

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

Government fee: $50.

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

Valid passport; Passport-size photographs; Return or onward ticket; Visa fee in cash (USD); Yellow fever vaccination certificate; Hotel reservation or proof of accommodation; and 1 more depending on your situation.

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

At least 6 months.

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- [Ethiopia visa for every passport](/visa/ethiopia)
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