EVisa · checked 3 Nov 2026

Best eVisa for Ethiopia

The short answerThe Ethiopia e-Visa is an online visa from Ethiopia’s Immigration and Citizenship Service. Go to the official site.

The official link goes to evisa.gov.et. NUM isn’t a government agency or a visa service. Rules change, so confirm on the official site before you pay or travel.

At a glance

The Ethiopia e-Visa in brief.

Fee	See the official site
Stay	30 days, single entry

Who it’s for

Do you need it?

Travelers who need a visa for Ethiopia, which includes US citizens. The US State Department says not to travel without an approved e-Visa.

Before you start

What to have ready.

A machine-readable passport valid at least 6 months.
A scanned color passport copy.
A passport-size photo.
A printed copy of the approved e-Visa.
A yellow fever certificate, per Australian travel advice.

Watch outPrint your e-Visa and don’t overstay. UK advice reports a fine of US$30 a day.

Questions

The short answers.

What is the best eVisa for Ethiopia?

The Ethiopia e-Visa is an online visa from Ethiopia’s Immigration and Citizenship Service. Apply on the official site, unless you want to pay a private service for help.

Who needs the Ethiopia e-Visa?

Travelers who need a visa for Ethiopia, which includes US citizens. The US State Department says not to travel without an approved e-Visa.

How much does it cost?

We couldn’t confirm the fee on a government page, so we’re not quoting one. The official site shows the current price.

Does NUM issue the Ethiopia e-Visa?

No. NUM isn’t a government agency or a visa service, and we don’t decide applications. We explain what’s needed and link to the official site.

The rest of the trip

Land connected.

Get your data ready before you fly with a Ethiopia eSIM. Need anything else? Text NUM.

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