Ethiopia Visa Types

The Ethiopia eVisa application portal currently issues 13 online visas (eVisa) to eligible passport holders. Obtain the required eVisa just by submitting an online application form under the guidance of the visa experts. 

Before beginning the application process, understand each eVisa type to make it easier to choose an appropriate option. 

Types of eVisas for Ethiopia 

An applicant must apply for an Ethiopia eVisa type that suits their travel purpose. 

Tourist eVisa

• Can be applied by travellers visiting Ethiopia for leisure, sightseeing, visiting family/friends, and cultural experiences.
• Single entry, 30-day validity, and 30-day max stay.
• Does not allow any type of employment, business, or other unapproved activities.

Workshop/Conference eVisa

• Can be applied by travellers attending official conferences, seminars, workshops, or related official events in Ethiopia.
• Single entry, 30-day validity and 30-day max stay.
• It does not allow the traveller to engage in any employment, paid work, or business activities outside the scope of the conference.

Private Work eVisa

• Apply for this eVisa if visiting Ethiopia to work for a private company based in Ethiopia.
• Entry Types

  Multiple Entries90 days' validity and 30-day stay

  Single Entry30-day validity and 30-day stay
• It does not allow working for any employer other than the one specified.

Sports Competition and Training eVisa

• Can be applied by athletes visiting Ethiopia to participate in sports events or attend a training programme.
• Entry Types

  Multiple Entries90 days' validity, with a 30-day max stay.

  Single Entry30-day validity and 30-day max stay.
• It does not allow participation in any non-sports-related activities.

Student eVisa

• Can be applied by foreign nationals visiting Ethiopia for short-term educational purposes.
• Single entry, 30-day validity, and a maximum stay of 30 days.
• It does not allow staying beyond the approved study period, full-time employment or paid work.

Investment eVisa

• This eVisa is issued to foreign nationals engaging in or exploring investment opportunities in Ethiopia.
• Entry Types

  Multiple Entries1 year validity and a maximum stay of 30 days

  Single Entry30-day validity and 30-day maximum stay
• The eVisa holder is restricted to investment-related activities; other work, tourism or study is not permitted.

Medical Treatment eVisa

• Can be applied by a foreign national planning to enter Ethiopia for medical treatment.
• Entry Types

  Multiple Entries1-year validity

  Multiple Entries6 months' validity

  Multiple Entries90 days' validity
• The eVisa holder can stay in the country for up to 30 days.
• It does not allow long-term residency beyond the treatment period; using an eVisa for tourism purposes or any other unapproved activities is not permitted.

Residence eVisa

• Can be applied for by foreigners who want to enter Ethiopia for a limited period with the intention of eventually applying for permanent residency.
• Multiple entries, 90-day validity, 30 days maximum stay.
• The eVisa holder must comply with the approved stay period; overstaying may impact the permanent residency application.

Religion eVisa

• Apply for this eVisa type if the purpose of travel is to participate in religious activities.
• Entry Types

  Multiple Entries90 days' validity and 30 days maximum stay

  Single Entry30 days' validity and 30 days maximum stay
• This eVisa type does not allow employment, paid activities, or engaging in any other activities unrelated to religious activities.

Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) Work eVisa

• Apply for this eVisa if you are invited by any NGO operating in Ethiopia for employment or a short-term assignment.
• Entry Types

  Multiple Entries90 days' validity and 30 days' maximum stay

  Single Entry30-day validity and 30 days' stay
• It does not allow employment or activities not linked to NGO work.

Journalist eVisa

• This eVisa is issued to a foreign journalist, media person, or filmmaker to cover events, report for a media organisation, or produce film, TV, or written material across various content types.
• Single entry, valid for 30 days and allows a 30-day stay.
• It does not allow activities not linked to reporting or media production.

Government Work eVisa

• Apply for this eVisa type if you are travelling to Ethiopia to carry out a short-term official task or assignment for a government institution.
• Entry Types

  Multiple Entries6 months' validity and allows a maximum stay of 30 days

  Multiple Entries90 days' validity and 30 days maximum stay

  Single Entry30 days' validity and 30-day stay
• This eVisa type does not allow engaging in any activity not assigned by the government institution.

Entertainment Industry eVisa

• It is issued to a foreign national entering Ethiopia to work as a performer, support staff or producer in the entertainment industry.
• Entry Types

  Multiple Entries90-day validity and a 30-day maximum stay.

  Single Entry30 days' validity and 30 days maximum stay.
• This eVisa type does not allow participation in unrelated business, study, or work activities.

Disclaimer: Details are accurate as of April 2026, but we advise checking with relevant authorities or airlines for any updates prior to travel.