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.
How Ethiopia compares in Africa
With an ease score of 70/100 this is one of the smoother applications for Indians. Ethiopia uses an online e-visa for Indian passport holders — no embassy visit is needed at application time.
| Country | Visa type | Government fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇪🇹 Ethiopia | eVisa — apply online before travel | USD 62 (30 days single-entry) / USD 152 (90 days single-entry) — ≈ ₹5,200 / ₹12,800 | Standard 3 working days; same-day option available at higher fee |
| 🇲🇺 Mauritius | Visa-free — 60 days on arrival | No visa fee. MauPass digital declaration is free. | Stamp issued at SSR International Airport on arrival |
| 🇸🇨 Seychelles | Visa-free — Travel Authorisation required online | Standard: €10 (≈ ₹950) processed in 24h. Premium: €30 (≈ ₹2,850) processed in 6h. | Standard 24 hours, Premium 6 hours |
| 🇰🇪 Kenya | eTA — Electronic Travel Authorisation online | USD 30 + USD 2 service fee = USD 32 (≈ ₹2,700) | Usually within 3 working days |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | eVisa — apply online before travel | USD 25 single-entry / USD 60 multiple-entry (≈ ₹2,100 / ₹5,000) | Usually 3–7 working days |
| 🇹🇿 Tanzania | eVisa — apply online before travel | USD 50 single-entry (90 days) / USD 100 multiple-entry (12 months) — ≈ ₹4,200 / ₹8,400 | Usually 2–5 working days; apply at least 10 days before travel |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | eVisa — apply online (or VFS sticker) | Tourist eVisa: GRATIS (visa fee waived for Indians). VFS service fee around ₹1,990 if applying through VFS. | Usually 5–10 working days |
Fees and processing times are indicative and change with exchange rates and season — always confirm on each country's official source before applying.
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/
Is a Ethiopia visa hard to get for Indian citizens?
With an ease score of 70/100 this is one of the smoother applications for Indians. No interview is normally required.
Can Indians get a Ethiopia visa online or on arrival?
Ethiopia uses an online e-visa for Indian passport holders — no embassy visit is needed at application time.
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