Ethiopia has published an updated list of over 100 countries whose citizens are eligible to obtain a tourist visa on arrival, making it easier for eligible international travellers to visit the East African nation without securing a visa before departure.
Who Qualifies for Ethiopia Visa on Arrival?
According to Ethiopian authorities, citizens of the following countries are eligible for a tourist visa on arrival: Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Austria, Australia, Bahrain, Belarus, Belgium, Benin, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Canada, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, China, Comoros, Côte d'Ivoire, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Denmark, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Estonia, Finland, France, Gabon, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Kosovo, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Mali, Malta, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Monaco, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, New Zealand, Niger, North Korea, North Macedonia, Norway, Oman, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Republic of the Congo, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Somalia, South Africa, South Korea, South Sudan, Spain, Eswatini, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan (China), Tanzania, Thailand, The Gambia, The Netherlands, Togo, Tunisia, Turkey, UAE, Uganda, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
How Does the Visa-on-Arrival System Work?
Under Ethiopia's visa-on-arrival programme, eligible travellers can obtain a tourist visa after landing in the country instead of applying for one before travelling. The facility is intended for tourists visiting Ethiopia and is designed to simplify entry procedures for citizens of approved countries. Travellers are advised to ensure they meet all immigration requirements before departure and carry the necessary travel documents required by Ethiopian authorities.
Impact on Tourism and Travel
The visa-on-arrival programme is part of Ethiopia's efforts to boost tourism by making it easier for visitors from approved nations to enter the country. The policy simplifies entry procedures and encourages tourism from a wide range of countries across Africa, Asia, Europe, the Americas, and Oceania. Ethiopian authorities have emphasized that the visa is subject to the country's immigration requirements, and travellers should verify their eligibility before traveling.
