With fun festivals, exciting history from ancient times, stunning lakes, abundant waterfalls, and gorgeous views, Ethiopia should be on your list for Africa. I spent my first day in my Africa quest in Addis Ababa before heading to Kenya. You can enter with an Ethiopia EVisa with your Philippine Passport

Filipinos who are visiting Ethiopia can get an Ethiopia EVisa online and arrive at Addis Ababa Airport. It’s more convenient and stress-free than applying for a visa in the Embassy as you need more documents and need to go there to pass. However, an eVisa, you can get in the comfort of your own home.

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Getting an Ethiopia EVisa is very easy, just follow our guide and get yours after 3 days:

Quick Facts About The Ethiopia EVisa

Validity: a maximum of 90 days from the date of arrival

Number of Entries: Single

Port of Entry: only at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport

Processing Time: 3 days

How to Apply: E-Visa through their System

Office in Charge: Main Department for Immigration and Nationality Affairs, Ethiopia
Address: Arada Subcity Kebele 05, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Telephone Number: +251 (11) 665 0297
E-mail: support@evisa.gov.et

Exemptions:

Filipino Citizens can get a Visa on Arrival at Addis Ababa (ADD) if they are attending a meeting, workshop or seminar by the African Union or United Nations Economic Commission for Africa. An invitation letter with the purpose of travel must be presented.

Ethiopia EVisa Requirements

1. Valid Passport - must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry in Ethiopia, scan or take a picture of the passport (bio page)

2. Passport Size Photo - taken within 6 months and must resemble your appearance

3. Visa Fee

30 days – USD 52
90 days – USD 72

Step-by-Step Guide on getting an Ethiopia EVisa

Getting a visa on arrival for Ethiopia is relatively easy and can be done in 6 easy steps.

STEP 1: Prepare all your documents, scan or take a picture of them. It must be in JPEG, JPG, PNG, BMP, GIF or PDF with at most 2MB. Passport copy, though, should not be in PDF.

STEP 2: Go to this website.

1. Choose your Visa Type (Tourist Visa – VT) and your Citizenship. Click Continue.

2. Enter your arrival information as well as your address in Ethiopia.

3. Type your personal information and permanent address.

4. Enter your passport details.

5. Upload the photo and passport copy.

6. Review the information.

STEP 3: An e-mail verification will be sent to you. Please see the confirmation letter within an hour to continue for your application.

STEP 4: Pay your visa fee.

STEP 5: Wait for your eVisa Approval Letter through e-mail or check it on the website. Print this.

STEP 6: When you arrive at the immigration, present the eVisa Approval Letter and Passport.

Ethiopia Visa Extension

Travelers can request for extension before the visa expires by going in person to the Head Office of The Main Department for Immigration and Nationality Affairs (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia)

Office: Main Department for Immigration and Nationality Affairs, Ethiopia

Address: Arada Subcity Kebele 05, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Stay Extension: maximum of 30 days

Processing Time: On the day

Visa Extension Fee: USD 100

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FAQS in Applying for Ethiopia eVisa

1. How much is the Ethiopia E-Visa fee?

It will depend on how many days you are staying – USD 52 for 30 days while it’s USD 72 for 90 days.

2. Is my visa fee refundable?

No, once you have paid, it can’t be refunded to you.

3. How do I pay?

You will pay online through a credit card.

4. Where can I get an Ethiopia E-Visa?

You can get it online on their website or through a travel agency. Beware of fake Ethiopia Visa websites. The official government websites end with gov.et.

5. How long is the Ethiopia E-Visa processing time?

It will take 3 days.

6. How many days before my departure should I process my Ethiopia EVisa?

You can apply a week before your departure.

7. Can I enter at any borders in Ethiopia with my eVisa?

No, you can’t. You can only enter with your eVisa at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. If you want to pass through other borders, you need to have a Visa.

8. Can you get an Ethiopia Visa on Arrival?

If the African Union or United Nations invites you to a meeting, conference, or workshop, then you can get a visa on arrival. You also need to present an invitation letter indicating your travel purpose.

FAQS about Ethiopia

1. What is the language in Ethiopia?

Amharic is the official language in Ethiopia. However, you should not worry as English is widely spoken in the country.

2. What is the currency in Ethiopia?

Ethiopian birr (GEL) is used in Ethiopia. 1 ETB is about 1.50 PHP, and 1 USD is about 32 ETB.

3. When to visit Ethiopia?

The rainiest time is between June and September, so it’s best to avoid it. Peak season is from October to January when it’s dry, and the weather is terrific.

4. Is Ethiopia expensive?

Food, transportation, and accommodation are cheap in Ethiopia; however, the tours and guides are quite expensive.

5. Is Ethiopia safe?

Ethiopia is a very safe country for tourists. There may be petty thefts and robberies, so you need to be vigilant. I would encourage all travelers to get travel insurance since we don’t know what happens on the road.

6. How to get to Ethiopia?

There are no direct flights from the Philippines to Ethiopia; you might stop at countries in the Middle East, Singapore, Hong Kong, or Bangkok.

Ethiopia should be in your bucket-list! If you want to know what to do, here’s our travel guide to Ethiopia. Here’s also a list of our recommended Luxury Hotels in Ethiopia in case you would go. You won’t regret coming to this exotic and magical country; with their mesmerizing views and fascinating history!