Ethiopia eVisa Requirements for German Citizens

Travelers from Germany are advised to read through the travel requirements for German citizens before applying. The most basic conditions to apply for the online visa for Ethiopia include the following:

• Have a German passport valid for a minimum of 180 days on their arrival date in Ethiopia
• Save a copy of the biographical page of their passport
• Upload a passport-style photo
• Share a frequently used email address
• Use a bank card to pay the eVisa fee

German travelers may also consider renewing their passport before applying for the Ethiopia eVisa if their passport falls short of the required 6-month validity. They must also ensure they upload readable digital copies of their passport’s biographical page and a recently taken id photo.

Applicants form Germany are recommended to register their eVisa petition with an email address they use frequently. All the communications regarding their application plus all its issuance will be carried out by email only.

The payment of the eVisa is carried out through a secure online system. Most internationally recognized credit and debit cards are compatible and German petitioners must simply check their bank card has been previously activated for online payments.

German travelers who meet the eVisa requirements can begin applying for the Ethiopian eVisa by completing an online application form. German travelers will be asked to share the following:

• Personal information
• Passport details
• Arrival date
• Desired length of stay (30 or 90 days)

Petitioners from Germany should ensure only accurate details are entered on the application form. The details should also match the information shown on their passport. Mistakes are a common reason why some applications can be denied.

German parents planning to travel to Ethiopia with their children for a family vacation will need to submit a separate Ethiopia eVisa application for each child. They can fill in their dependents’ petitions using the same email address and bank card without any issues.

To complete the eVisa process, German citizens proceed to pay the processing fee. We recommend they confirm their bank card is activated for international transactions and with sufficient funds to cover the fee.

Travelers from Germany  with dual citizenship must remember to apply for the Ethiopia eVisa with the same passport they will travel with. The Ethiopian eVisa is electronically connected to the passport used during the application process and cannot be shared with a second travel document.

German travelers must note they can only use the eVisa to enter Ethiopia at Bole International Airport in Addis Ababa, the country’s capital.

Visitors from Germany traveling on the Ethiopian eVisa can prolong their holiday in the country by an additional 30 days by requesting an extension at the Head Office of the Main Immigration and Nationality Affairs. They will have to provide the reference number to their current electronic visa.