Document Requirement for Ethiopia Visa:

• Clear scanned copy Passport Front & last page
• Digital studio clicked Photograph
• Confirmed Hotel booking
• Confirmed return ticket

• Ethiopia 30 Days Stay || 3 Months Validity @ INR 6,700/-*

1. Do Indian passport holders need a visa to travel to Ethiopia?

Yes. Indian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Ethiopia. Visa on Arrival is not available for Indian passport holders.

2. What is the most reliable visa option for Indians going to Ethiopia?

The Ethiopia e-Visa is the primary and most reliable option for Indian citizens.

Embassy visas are used mainly for long-term or special-purpose travel.

3. Can Indians get Ethiopia Visa on Arrival?

No.

Indian passport holders are not eligible for Visa on Arrival. Airlines will deny boarding without a valid visa approval.

4. Which airport can Indians enter Ethiopia with an e-Visa?

Indian citizens holding an Ethiopia e-Visa can enter only through Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD).

Entry through land borders or other airports is not permitted on e-Visa.

5. Is Ethiopia e-Visa approved before travel or on arrival?

The visa is fully approved before travel.

You must receive the official e-Visa PDF prior to departure.

6. How long does Ethiopia e-Visa processing actually take?

Typical processing time for Indian applicants:

• 3–5 working days in normal cases
• Can extend to 7 working days if documents require verification
• Public holidays and weekends in Ethiopia may cause delays.

7. What is the validity and stay period of Ethiopia tourist visa?

Ethiopia tourist visas are usually issued for:

• 30 days or 90 days stay
• Single entry

The stay period generally starts from the date of arrival, not issue date.

8. What documents are genuinely required for Ethiopia visa (Indians)?

You must provide:

• Passport (minimum 6 months validity)
• Clear scanned passport bio page
• Passport-size photograph (plain background)
• Travel dates
• Accommodation details in Ethiopia
• No financial statements or PAN card are required.

9. What are common mistakes that cause rejection for Indians?

Real-world rejection reasons include:

• Blurred passport scan
• Passport validity under 6 months
• Incorrect spelling of name or passport number
• Photo not meeting specifications
• Mismatch between application details and passport

10. Is hotel booking mandatory for Ethiopia visa?

Yes, accommodation details are required.

It can be:

• Hotel booking, or
• Invitation address from host in Ethiopia
• Immigration officers may verify this on arrival.

11. Can Indians extend Ethiopia tourist visa after arrival?

Visa extension is possible but not guaranteed.

• Must apply before visa expiry
• Approval depends on local immigration authority
• Overstaying first can lead to fines or complications.

12. Do airlines strictly check Ethiopia visa before boarding?

Yes.

Airlines will check:

• Approved e-Visa
• Entry airport (ADD only)
• Passport validity

Without a valid visa, boarding will be denied.

13. Can Indians work or attend paid events on Ethiopia tourist visa?

No.

Tourist visa does not allow employment, paid assignments, or professional work.

Violations can lead to detention or deportation.

14. Is travel insurance mandatory for Ethiopia?

Not legally mandatory, but:

• Strongly recommended
• Often requested by airlines
• Medical costs in Ethiopia must usually be paid upfront

15. Can Ethiopia visa be refunded if rejected?

No.

Visa fees are non-refundable, regardless of approval or rejection.

16. Do children and infants need a separate Ethiopia visa?

Yes.

Each traveler, including infants, must have:

• Separate passport
• Separate visa

17. Does holding an Ethiopia visa guarantee entry?

No.

Final entry approval is decided by Ethiopian immigration officers at Addis Ababa airport.

18. What happens if an Indian overstays in Ethiopia?

Overstay consequences may include:

• Daily fines
• Exit delays
• Issues with future visa applications

19. What documents should Indians carry while travelling?

Carry printed copies of:

• Passport
• Ethiopia e-Visa
• Return or onward ticket
• Hotel booking
• Travel insurance (recommended)

20. Is Ethiopia suitable for first-time Indian international travellers?

Yes, provided:

• Documents are accurate
• Entry is via Addis Ababa
• Visa is approved before departure

1. Visa application fees along with the service charge are non-refundable in all cases. Even in case of visa application rejection the entire amount is non-refundable.
2. Visa application approval/rejection and processing time is at the sole discretion of the immigration and we do not have any control over the same.
3. Visa applications may require more than usual working days for processing and it is completely dependent on the immigration.
4. Immigration may ask for additional documents on a case to case basis.
5. Prices are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change without notice.
6. Visa applications processing will only be after the verification of all required documents and receipt of complete payment.
7. Visas issued under visit/business/transit/tourist profession are not eligible to work in the destination country.
8. We reserves the right to refuse applications at its discretion and bears no liability for the processing time or rejection of visa applications by the immigration.
9. Traveller or the customer has to fully bear the penalty amount in case the destination country levy any charges.
10. Additional charges such as documents courier, photograph development, attestation etc. has to be borne by the applicant.