# 🇪🇹 Ethiopia — visa routes

> Verified visa and immigration data for Ethiopia from VisaPassage.
> Canonical page: https://visapassage.com/destinations/ethiopia

17 routes with deep coverage. Every entry below is checked against official sources and carries its own verification date. Statuses describe typical eligibility — they are never a promise of approval; individual applications require review.

## Short visits by passport

- **United States**: eVisa · apply before travel
- **United Kingdom**: eVisa · apply before travel
- **Germany**: eVisa · apply before travel
- **India**: eVisa · apply before travel
- **Canada**: eVisa · apply before travel
- **Australia**: eVisa · apply before travel

Other passports: check https://visapassage.com/visa-checker for your specific passports.

## Visit

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ethiopia Tourist e-Visa (30 days, single entry) | eVisa · typically eligible | 30 days | $62 | — | 3 days |
| Ethiopia Tourist e-Visa (90 days, single entry) | eVisa · typically eligible | 90 days | $152 | — | 3 days |
| Ethiopia Tourist Visa on Arrival | Visa on arrival · typically eligible | 30 days | $62 | — | 1 day |
| Ethiopia Transit (Airside, no visa within 12 hours) | Visa-free · typically eligible | 1 day | — | — | — |
| Ethiopia Workshop / Conference e-Visa | eVisa · typically eligible | 30 days | — | — | 3 days |
| Ethiopia Business e-Visa | eVisa · typically eligible | 30 days | — | — | 3 days |
| Ethiopia Medical Treatment e-Visa | eVisa · typically eligible | 30 days | — | — | 3 days |

- **Ethiopia Tourist e-Visa (30 days, single entry)** — Key documents: Passport, Passport-style photograph, e-Visa online application, Return or onward ticket, Proof of accommodation, Payment card · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: evisa.gov.et
- **Ethiopia Tourist e-Visa (90 days, single entry)** — Key documents: Passport, Passport-style photograph, e-Visa online application, Return or onward ticket, Proof of accommodation, Payment card · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: evisa.gov.et
- **Ethiopia Tourist Visa on Arrival** — Key documents: Passport, Return or onward ticket, Proof of accommodation, Payment · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: en.wikipedia.org
- **Ethiopia Transit (Airside, no visa within 12 hours)** — Key documents: Passport, Confirmed onward ticket, Onward destination documents · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: en.wikipedia.org
- **Ethiopia Workshop / Conference e-Visa** — Key documents: Passport, Passport-style photograph, e-Visa online application, Invitation letter, Return or onward ticket · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: evisa.gov.et
- **Ethiopia Business e-Visa** — Key documents: Passport, Passport-style photograph, e-Visa online application, Company invitation letter, Return or onward ticket · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: evisa.gov.et
- **Ethiopia Medical Treatment e-Visa** — Key documents: Passport, Passport-style photograph, e-Visa online application, Hospital appointment letter, Return or onward ticket · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: evisa.gov.et

## Study & Training

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ethiopia Student Visa | eVisa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 5 days |

- **Ethiopia Student Visa** — Key documents: Passport, Passport-style photograph, University admission / enrolment letter, Ministry of Education letter, e-Visa / temporary ID application · Rights: Study: Full enrolment at the admitting Ethiopian institution. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: ics.gov.et

## Work & Self-Employment

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ethiopia Work Permit (Foreign Business Firm Employment) | eVisa · typically eligible | — | $100 | — | 10 days |

- **Ethiopia Work Permit (Foreign Business Firm Employment)** — Key documents: Passport and valid visa, Employment contract, Authenticated credentials, Local employee replacement plan, Employer trade certificate / Investment Commission letter, Payroll and tax evidence, Passport photographs · Rights: Work: Authorises work in the specified position for the specified employer and period. · Residency after 3 years · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: investinethiopia.gov.et

## Invest & Capital

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ethiopia Investment Visa | eVisa · typically eligible | 365 days | $15 | — | 3 days |

- **Ethiopia Investment Visa** — Key documents: Passport, Company profile or bank statement, Investment visa application, Passport-style photograph · Rights: Work: Supports the investor's investment activity; expatriate employment requires the Investment Commission work permit. · Residency after 3 years · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: investinethiopia.gov.et

## Family & Origin

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ethiopia Temporary Residence Permit Through Marriage | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 10 days |
| Ethiopian Origin ID (Yellow Card) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | $300 | — | 7 days |

- **Ethiopia Temporary Residence Permit Through Marriage** — Key documents: Passport, Marriage certificate, Spouse's proof of Ethiopian citizenship, Passport-style photographs, Residence permit application form · Rights: Study: Lawful residence permits study. · Residency after 3 years · Family: Based on the marriage to the Ethiopian citizen; children of the marriage may qualify for the Origin ID for children. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: ics.gov.et
- **Ethiopian Origin ID (Yellow Card)** — Key documents: Application form, Valid passport, Proof of Ethiopian origin, Visa with entry stamp, Passport-style photograph · Rights: Work: May be employed in Ethiopia without a work permit. · Study: May study in Ethiopia as a resident. · Residency: Grants the right to live in Ethiopia without a residence permit; the card is a 5-year renewable residence-equivalent status. · Family: Children under 18 enjoy the same facilities; spouses of Ethiopian citizens may qualify via the Origin ID by marriage route. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: ics.gov.et

## Special Categories

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ethiopia Religion e-Visa | eVisa · typically eligible | 30 days | — | — | 3 days |
| Ethiopia NGO Work e-Visa | eVisa · typically eligible | 30 days | $62 | — | 3 days |
| Ethiopia Journalist e-Visa | eVisa · typically eligible | 30 days | $152 | — | 3 days |
| Ethiopia Temporary Residence ID | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 10 days |
| Ethiopia Permanent Residence ID | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 10 days |

- **Ethiopia Religion e-Visa** — Key documents: Passport, Passport-style photograph, e-Visa online application, Invitation letter from religious organisation, Return or onward ticket · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: evisa.gov.et
- **Ethiopia NGO Work e-Visa** — Key documents: Passport, Passport-style photograph, e-Visa online application, NGO invitation letter, Return or onward ticket · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: evisa.gov.et
- **Ethiopia Journalist e-Visa** — Key documents: Passport, Passport-style photograph, e-Visa online application, Media assignment / accreditation letter, Return or onward ticket · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: evisa.gov.et
- **Ethiopia Temporary Residence ID** — Key documents: Passport and valid visa, Category support letter, Passport-style photographs, Temporary ID application form · Rights: Work: Residence tied to the underlying status (e.g. employee with a work permit); study/journalist categories carry their own limits. · Study: Students hold the temporary ID for the study period. · Residency after 3 years · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: ics.gov.et
- **Ethiopia Permanent Residence ID** — Key documents: Passport, Proof of prior residence, Proof of lawful income, Good-character / police clearance, Passport-style photographs, Permanent residence application form · Rights: Work: Long-term residents may live and work in Ethiopia subject to permit conditions. · Study: Residence permits study. · Residency: This is permanent residence (5-year renewable ID); naturalisation is separate and Ethiopia does not allow dual citizenship. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: ics.gov.et

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