Ethiopia eVisa Requirements for United Kingdom Citizens

Yes, an Ethiopia eVisa is required for British citizens to gain entry to Ethiopia for short-term stays as tourists. Entry to the country is not authorized without a visa.

If the United Kingdom passport holder wishes to visit Ethiopia for reasons other than tourism, for example to conduct business, for medical reasons, to study, or relocate to the country, they must contact their nearest Ethiopian embassy or consulate where they can apply for other types of visas.

British citizens planning to apply for an Ethiopia eVisa will find the process easy and quick to complete and the form straightforward to fill out. Certain documents are required when submitting an online application.

Travelers from the United Kingdom should read the application form and requirements according to Ethiopia’s visa policy carefully to avoid inputting any mistakes or false information, as this could delay approval or even result in a failed application.

The list of documents and information citizens of the UK will require to successfully fill out and submit your application includes:

• An up-to-date British passport
• A digital scan or picture of the biographical page of the applicant’s UK passport.
• A passport-style photograph of the applicant
• A valid credit card or debit card to pay the visa processing fee
• An email address — this is where the final approved Ethiopia eVisa will be sent.

It is crucial that the passport has at least six months’ validity from your dates of travel to Ethiopia.

In addition to this, the applicant will be required to answer certain questions regarding their personal details and travel to Ethiopia, such as dates of travel and flight details in and out of Ethiopia.

After submitting an application, the Ethiopia eVisa for UK citizens is usually processed within 3 working days. Be aware that it may take longer during busy periods.

Once you have received your approved Ethiopia eVisa via email, it is recommended that you store a copy of it to your phone or print out a physical copy and take it with you on your trip. This is in case any officials wish to inspect it during your travels around the country.

The tourist eVisa for British visitors permits entry to Ethiopia via one airport only. No other ports of entry, such as land borders or sea ports, are authorized except for Bole International Airport, in Addis Ababa.