Choose your visa
Select the visa that matches the purpose of your trip to Ethiopia.
- SHORT STAYTOURISMONLINETourist eVisaThe online electronic visa for foreign nationals visiting Ethiopia for tourism, sightseeing or visiting family, applied for and issued before you travel.View visa details
- SHORT STAYON ARRIVALVisa on ArrivalA tourist visa issued on arrival at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to nationals of eligible countries, obtained at the border rather than in advance.View visa details
- SHORT STAYTRANSITAirport TransitShort airside transit through Addis Ababa without leaving the transit area may not require a visa, for travellers connecting between international flights.View visa details
- WORKFOREIGN FIRMSForeign Business Firm Employment Visa (WV)For foreign nationals coming to work for foreign-owned or foreign-controlled business firms in Ethiopia, tied to employment with that qualifying company.View visa details
- WORKNGO STAFFNGO Work PermitThe combined work and residence permit for foreign nationals employed by non-governmental organisations operating in Ethiopia, covering both the right to work and to reside.View visa details
- STUDYENROLLEDStudent VisaFor foreign nationals accepted to study at an accredited Ethiopian educational institution, requiring a confirmed place before you can apply.View visa details
- FAMILYSPOUSERENEWABLETemporary Residence Permit through MarriageA renewable temporary residence permit for foreign nationals married to an Ethiopian citizen, letting the spouse live in Ethiopia on the basis of the marriage.View visa details
- BUSINESSSHORT STAYBusiness VisaFor foreign nationals travelling to Ethiopia for meetings, conferences or contract negotiations, covering short business trips rather than taking up employment.View visa details
- BUSINESSINVESTORInvestment VisaFor foreign investors establishing or managing a registered investment in Ethiopia, tied to a formally registered business venture in the country.View visa details
- SETTLEMENTRENEWABLEPermanent Residence IDA five-year renewable residence ID allowing foreign nationals to reside in Ethiopia long term, giving a stable basis for settled life in the country.View visa details
- SETTLEMENTETHIOPIAN ORIGINEthiopian Origin ID (Diaspora / Yellow Card)An ID for people of Ethiopian origin holding foreign citizenship, granting visa-free entry and residence-type rights so the diaspora can live and return freely.View visa details
- SETTLEMENTNATURALISATIONCitizenship by NaturalisationFor foreign nationals acquiring Ethiopian nationality by naturalisation under the Ethiopian Nationality Proclamation, the route to becoming a full citizen.View visa details
Not sure which visa is right for you?
You can book a consultation with an immigration specialist who can talk you through your options, answer questions about your circumstances and help guide you through the process.
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