How Indian passport holders get a visa for Ethiopia: visa type, government fee, processing time, maximum stay, the documents required and where to apply. Government-sourced — always verify on the official site before you travel.
Quick facts
- Visa type: eVisa — apply online before travel
- Government fee: USD 62 (30 days single-entry) / USD 152 (90 days single-entry) — ≈ ₹5,200 / ₹12,800
- Processing time: Standard 3 working days; same-day option available at higher fee
- Maximum stay: 30 or 90 days per entry, depending on visa type
- Interview: Not required
- Ease for Indian travellers: 70/100
Documents you'll need
- Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages
- Recent digital passport photo
- Passport bio-page scan
- Confirmed return ticket
- Hotel booking
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate (MANDATORY for all travellers)
- Payment card
How & where to apply
Apply on Ethiopia's official eVisa portal. eVisa is the only accepted route for Indian tourists. Ethiopia eVisa portal (official)
Transit & connections
Airside transit at Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) does not require an eVisa; landside transit does.
Good to know
Only evisa.gov.et is official. Yellow fever certificate is MANDATORY regardless of origin — get vaccinated 10+ days before travel and carry the original. Visa rules change often — confirm on the official government source: https://www.evisa.gov.et/
Frequently asked questions
Do Indians need a visa for Ethiopia?
eVisa — apply online before travel. Only evisa.gov.et is official. Yellow fever certificate is MANDATORY regardless of origin — get vaccinated 10+ days before travel and carry the original.
What documents do Indians need for a Ethiopia visa?
Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages; Recent digital passport photo; Passport bio-page scan; Confirmed return ticket; Hotel booking; Yellow fever vaccination certificate (MANDATORY for all travellers); Payment card
How long does a Ethiopia visa take and what does it cost?
Processing: Standard 3 working days; same-day option available at higher fee. Government fee: USD 62 (30 days single-entry) / USD 152 (90 days single-entry) — ≈ ₹5,200 / ₹12,800. Maximum stay: 30 or 90 days per entry, depending on visa type.
How do Indians apply for a Ethiopia visa?
Apply on Ethiopia's official eVisa portal. eVisa is the only accepted route for Indian tourists. Official source: https://www.evisa.gov.et/