Ethiopia eVisa Requirements for Indian Nationals

The Ethiopia eVisa, or electronic visa, is a single-entry visa for Indian nationals. It is available for Indians planning to visit Ethiopia on tourism.   Once approved, the Ethiopia eVisa permits Indian tourists to stay in the country for either 30 days or 90 days.

The Ethiopian government introduced the online visa in 2017 to make it easier for international tourists to visit.

Complete the short form using a computer or device and you will receive your Ethiopia eVisa for Indian citizens by email.

Indian tourists traveling to Ethiopia with the eVisa should be aware that it is a single-entry visa. If their travel plans include leaving the country momentarily to visit a neighboring state, it is quick and easy to get a new eVisa to re-enter Ethiopia. Simply apply online again using the electronic application system.

Like many countries, Ethiopia has a few basic visa requirements for Indian nationals, which must be met to get the eVisa.

When applying for an Ethiopian tourist eVisa online, Indian citizens will require certain documents and information to obtain approval.

The documentation required to apply for an Ethiopia eVisa as an Indian national is as follows:

• A current and valid Indian passport: This must have at least six months’ validity from the dates of arrival in Ethiopia.
• A digital image of the biographical page of the passport
• A passport-style photograph of the applicant
• A debit or credit card to pay the electronic visa processing fee
• A valid email address. Please note that the email address must be a frequent and accessible email account. The approved Ethiopia eVisa and all updates regarding its progress will be sent to this address.

Indians with a passport set to expire soon should renew it before beginning the eVisa process. Likewise, they should also ensure that the card they want to use to pay the processing fee has sufficient funds and is authorized for online transactions.

Indian nationals who meet the requirements can apply quickly and easily by completing the simple Ethiopia eVisa application form online.

The Ethiopia eVisa form for Indian passport holders is an online questionnaire that takes only around 15 minutes to fill out.

Indian applicants are required to enter the information from their passport and details of their travel plans. This includes dates into and out of the country and flight information.

The approved eVisa is granted via email as an attached PDF between 24 and 48 hours. The evaluation can take longer during busy periods. Indian travelers are recommended to submit their application well before their visit to account for any unexpected delays.

The Ethiopian authorities will send the approved Ethiopia eVisa to the email you register on the online application form. We recommend Indian visitors print out a copy of the eVisa or store a copy on their phone to present to border officials on arrival.

The Ethiopia tourist eVisa allows Indian travelers entry to Ethiopia via Bole International Airport only. It does not grant access via land border crossings or seaports. Bole International Airport is located in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia’s capital, with excellent connections with the rest of the country.

Indians visitors at Bole International Airport with their approved online visa can head straight to the eVisa fast track counter at the airport’s passport control. The eVisa fast track is a very convenient and time-saving option for international travelers who have just arrived in the country.

If an Indian traveler has their passport stolen or misplaced before traveling to Ethiopia, their previously granted eVisa becomes invalidated. The tourist visa is linked electronically to the original Indian passport and is not transferable to a new document. They must reapply for a new Ethiopian tourist eVisa with the newly issued passport details.

If Indian nationals want to travel to Ethiopia for reasons other than tourism, they will require a different visa, as detailed in the Ethiopian visa policy.