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Do American citizens need a visa for Ethiopia?
Travel advice. Some regions have security risks. Check your foreign ministry's travel advice for the areas you plan to visit.
Entry rules change often. We checked these on 27 October 2026 against the sources below. Confirm with the official portal before you book.
Yes. American citizens need a visa for Ethiopia and should apply for an eVisa online before travel. The fee is US$62 (30 days).
US$62 for 30 days, US$152 for 90 days (fees published July 2026). Arrive via Addis Ababa Bole airport.
At a glance
- Visa required
- Yes
- Type
- eVisa
- Fee
- US$62 (30 days)
- Stay
- Up to 30 or 90 days
- Yellow fever
- If arriving from a risk country
- Arrive at
- ADD
How to get your Ethiopia evisa
- Apply on the official portal linked on this page. Use only the government site; look-alike agency sites charge extra.
- Prepare a passport scan, a recent photo, your flight booking and first hotel address.
- Allow at least two weeks for approval, then print the eVisa or keep it on your phone.
Health requirements
Yellow fever. A yellow fever certificate is required if you arrive from, or have transited through, a country with yellow fever risk.
Malaria. Malaria is present in some regions. Check your route with a travel clinic.
Book a travel clinic visit 6 to 8 weeks before departure. Some vaccines, including yellow fever, must be given at least 10 days before you arrive.
Travel advice for American travellers
Your own government publishes safety advice and emergency contacts for Ethiopia. Check it before you book and register your trip if your country offers that service: US State Department travel advisories.
More entry rules for your passport: all 54 countries, visa-free countries, eVisa countries and visa on arrival countries.
On arrival in Ethiopia
- Capital
- Addis Ababa
- Currency
- Ethiopian birr (ETB)
- Languages
- Amharic, Oromo, Tigrinya
- Plugs
- Type C, E, F, L
- Best time
- October to March
- Airports
- Addis Ababa (ADD)
Frequently asked questions
Do American citizens need a visa for Ethiopia?
Yes. American citizens need a visa for Ethiopia and should apply for an eVisa online before travel. The fee is US$62 (30 days).
How long can American citizens stay in Ethiopia?
Up to 30 or 90 days for tourism. Overstaying can lead to fines and future entry bans.
Do I need a yellow fever certificate for Ethiopia?
A yellow fever certificate is required if you arrive from, or have transited through, a country with yellow fever risk.
How much does the Ethiopia visa cost for American passport holders?
The fee is US$62 (30 days). Pay only on the official government portal or at the border.
Which airports do flights to Ethiopia arrive at?
Most international flights land at Addis Ababa (ADD).
Sources
- Official Ethiopia visa portal
- Legit.ng: Ethiopia announces tourist visa fees (Jul 2026)
- US State Department travel advisories
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for United States citizens
- WHO: Yellow fever vaccination requirements, country list
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for German citizens (EU reference)
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for British citizens
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