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Ethiopia passenger charges

Last checked 24 October 2026 · 5 sources

Short answer

Ethiopia's official e-visa portal lists a 30-day single-entry visa at US$62 and a 90-day single-entry visa at US$152, as reported by Legit.ng in July 2026 1. Extensions cost US$102 for 30 days and US$302 for 90 days 1. The Ethiopian Embassy in Washington lists US$60 single entry and US$150 multiple entry for visas it issues 2. The e-visa service is run by the Ethiopian Immigration and Citizenship Service at evisa.gov.et 2,5. No official airport passenger charge schedule was found.
E-visa, 30 days single entry
US$62, as reported from the official portal 1
E-visa, up to 90 days single entry
US$152, as reported from the official portal 1
Extension, 30 days
US$102, as reported 1
Extension, 90 days
US$302, as reported 1
Embassy tourist visa, Washington
US$60 single entry, US$150 multiple entry 2
Golden investor visa
About US$10,000 for up to ten years, as reported 3
Official e-visa portal
evisa.gov.et, run by the Immigration and Citizenship Service 2,5

E-visa fees

Legit.ng reported on 20 July 2026 the tourist visa fees shown on Ethiopia's official e-visa portal. The report links to evisa.gov.et. It does not give an effective date 1.

The official portal is evisa.gov.et 5. The Ethiopian Embassy in Washington says the e-visa service is run by the Ethiopian Immigration and Citizenship Service 2.

ItemFeeStatus and date
Short-stay single-entry visa, 30 days 1US$62 1Live, reported 20 July 2026 1
Long-stay single-entry visa, up to 90 days 1US$152 1Live, reported 20 July 2026 1
Extension of 30 days 1US$102 1Live, reported 20 July 2026 1
Extension of 90 days 1US$302 1Live, reported 20 July 2026 1

Visas issued by an embassy

The Embassy of Ethiopia in Washington lists a tourist visa for short-term travel for tourism or family visits. It says validity is typically 30 or 90 days, depending on the type issued 2.

The embassy fee is US$60 for a single entry and US$150 for multiple entries. It accepts only a money order payable to the embassy. It does not accept cash, cards or personal checks. Processing takes one to three business days 2.

The embassy amounts differ from the e-visa amounts reported in July 2026 1,2. The embassy page carries no date 2.

  • The passport must be valid for at least six months from the planned entry date 2.
  • Applicants need a recent passport-sized photo 2.
  • Applicants who are not US citizens need a permanent residence permit 2.

Visa on arrival and transit at Bole

Ethiopian Airlines says Addis Ababa Bole International Airport has 12 dedicated counters for visa on arrival. Its airport page does not list the fee 4.

The airline says passengers connecting between Ethiopian Airlines flights can go through the terminal without leaving the secure area. Passengers with a transit time between 8 and 24 hours are put up at the Ethiopian Skylight In-Terminal Hotel. Eligible passengers get a voucher from their origin station at no extra cost 4.

Golden investor visa

The EastAfrican reported that Ethiopia launched a golden investor visa. The fee is about US$10,000. It allows a stay of up to ten years without renewing legal status. The report says the previous longest investor visa was five years 3.

Airport passenger charges

No official schedule of passenger service charges or security charges for Ethiopian airports was found for this page. The Ethiopian Airlines airport page does not mention airport taxes or passenger charges. It tells travellers to check time-sensitive information such as fares with the airport or airline 4.

Common questions

How much is the Ethiopia e-visa for 30 days?

The official portal lists US$62 for a 30-day single-entry visa, as reported by Legit.ng on 20 July 2026 1.

How much is a 90-day Ethiopia visa?

The long-stay single-entry visa of up to 90 days costs US$152, as reported from the official portal 1.

Can I get a visa on arrival at Addis Ababa airport?

Ethiopian Airlines says Bole airport has 12 dedicated visa-on-arrival counters 4.

Where do I apply for an Ethiopian e-visa?

Apply on the official portal at evisa.gov.et, run by the Ethiopian Immigration and Citizenship Service 2,5.

Rules and charges change. Check the official source linked on this page before you pay or travel. Spotted an error? Email [email protected].

Sources

  1. Legit.ng (Muhammed Hammed Olayinka): Ethiopia Announces Tourist Visa Fees, Displays Cost of 30-Day and 90-Day extensions (20 July 2026)
  2. Embassy of Ethiopia, Washington DC: Visa Service Details (undated)
  3. The EastAfrican: Addis Ababa rolls out 10-year golden visa as it woos investors (date and reporter not shown on copy opened)
  4. Ethiopian Airlines: Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (company statement, undated)
  5. Ethiopian Immigration and Citizenship Service: Apply for Ethiopian eVISA Online, Ethiopian E Visa Official Website (undated)

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