Ethiopia eVisa Requirements for French Citizens

According to the visa policy for Ethiopia, French citizens can make use of all the benefits of the electronic visa system.

Advantages of the Ethiopia eVisa for citizens of France include the following:

• Simple online application
• Apply from your own home using a computer or device — no need to go anywhere in person
• Rapid visa processing times
• Receive your Ethiopia eVisa by email

French travelers can select between 2 different options depending on their desired length of stay:

• Ethiopia eVisa for 30 days – French nationals can stay for up to a month in Ethiopia and have 30 days to use for their entry.
• Ethiopia eVisa for 90 days – French visitors can stay in Ethiopia for 3 months. They have 90 days to use it to enter the country.

Both eVisas grant French tourists a single-entry into Ethiopia. If they plan to visit a neighboring country in the middle of their holiday, they must apply for a new eVisa before re-entering. This can be done quickly and easily using the online application system.

When applying for the Ethiopian eVisa, applicants must meet the basic conditions for international travel for French nationals. The requirement for the Ethiopian eVisa are standard for French citizens used to international travel and easy to meet. These simple requirements include the following:

• Have a French passport valid for a minimum of 6 months on their intended arrival date in Ethiopia
• Provide a recent digital ID photo
• Register with a valid email address
• Use a debit card or credit card to pay the eVisa fee
• Upload a digital copy of the passport’s biographical page

French applicants must ensure their passport will be valid for 6 months or more on the date they reach Ethiopia. The digital copies of their passport’s biographical page and ID photo should be readable and of good quality.

You should register their eVisa request with an email account you frequently use, since all communications regarding the application will be carried out by email.

The Ethiopian eVisa form for French travelers is a simple questionnaire where applicants will be required to provide the following information:

• Passport and personal details
• Arrival date
• Desired eVisa (30 or 90 days)

Applicants from France need to provide accurate details when completing the eVisa form. Errors can cause delays in the evaluation process, which may ultimately lead to denial of their request for the Ethiopian eVisa. Please bear in mind that the eVisa form cannot be altered once it has been submitted.

Applicants must pay a small processing fee as part of the application. The payment is actioned through a secure online platform, and most international debit and credit cards are accepted.

Tourists from France can use the eVisa to enter Ethiopia by Bole International Airport in Addis Ababa. Upon arrival, you will be required to simply display your passport and Ethiopia eVisa to be allowed to enter the country.

It is important to arrive in Ethiopia with the same French passport you registered on the eVisa application. If the registered passport has been lost, stolen, damaged, or otherwise rendered invalid, the eVisa associated with it cannot be used. In this case, you can simply reapply online using your new passport.

Visitors from France must remember to abide by the validity of the eVisa and depart before their online visa expires. The validity of the dates is printed on their eVisa for their benefit. If they need to stay longer than planned for any unexpected reason, they can temporarily leave Ethiopia, apply for a new eVisa quickly online, and re-enter the country.