Do Indian passport holders need a visa for Ethiopia?
Yes. Indian passport holders must obtain an Ethiopia e-Visa before travelling. The application is entirely online and takes 3 to 5 working days. Ethiopia is increasingly relevant for Indian travellers, Ethiopian Airlines is one of the world’s best African carriers and Addis Ababa is a key transit hub for onward travel across Africa.
How to Apply
- Visit the official Ethiopia e-Visa portal: evisa.gov.et
- Complete the online application form.
- Upload your passport bio page and photograph.
- Pay USD $52 by card online.
- Receive your e-Visa by email within 3 to 5 working days.
- Print or save your e-Visa and present it on arrival at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
Documents Required
- Valid Indian passport with at least 6 months validity
- Digital photograph
- Return or onward flight ticket
- Hotel booking confirmation
- Card for online payment
Costs & Fees
30-day single entry e-Visa: USD $52 (approximately ₹4,300). Non-refundable.
Tips
- Ethiopian Airlines offers some of the best connections from Indian cities (Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru) to destinations across Africa.
- Addis Ababa is worth a day or two, the National Museum (home of Lucy, one of the oldest human fossils) and the Merkato market are highlights.
- Lalibela’s rock-hewn churches are one of Africa’s most extraordinary historical sites.
- The Simien Mountains offer dramatic trekking and wildlife, gelada baboons are found nowhere else on Earth.
- Ethiopian food is excellent, injera (sourdough flatbread) with various stews is the national dish and very vegetarian-friendly.