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E-visa for business professionals conducting business, joint ventures, or attending business-related activities in Ethiopia. Available in single-entry 30-day and multiple-entry 90-day options.

Short-term work visa for foreign nationals employed by foreign-owned/operated business firms in Ethiopia. Valid for up to 30 days.

Work visa for foreign nationals employed by Ethiopian government institutions or ministries. Issued upon invitation from government entity.

Work visa for foreign nationals performing short-term tasks for Ethiopian government institutions or departments. Available in single-entry 30-day and multiple-entry 90-day and 6-month options.

Work visa for foreign nationals employed by international organizations, embassies, UN agencies, African Union, and diplomatic missions in Ethiopia.

Long-term visa for foreign nationals engaged in investment activities or seeking to invest in Ethiopia. Available in 3-year and 5-year options for managers/directors and executives/shareholders respectively.

Single-entry visa for foreign journalists, media professionals, and filmmakers coming to cover events, report for media organizations, or produce films and written material in Ethiopia.

Visa for foreign nationals traveling to Ethiopia for medical treatment or health-related purposes. Allows stay for duration of medical treatment.

Work visa for foreign nationals invited by NGOs or international organizations operating in Ethiopia. For employment or short-term assignments with registered non-governmental organizations.

Permanent residence status for foreign nationals employed in Ethiopia for at least 2 years. Granted after successful employment-based temporary residency.

Permanent residence for foreign nationals engaged in significant investment activities in Ethiopia. Can be granted without living in Ethiopia for 3 years if investment contribution is substantial.

Permanent residence status for foreign nationals married to Ethiopian citizens for at least one year. Issued after successful temporary residence period.

Work visa for foreign nationals employed by private Ethiopian business firms. For short-term employment assignments in Ethiopian privately-owned companies.

Long-term residence visa for foreign nationals intending to establish residency in Ethiopia. Gateway to permanent residence status after specified period.

Visa for international students enrolled in recognized educational institutions in Ethiopia. Valid for the duration of academic program plus practical training period.

Temporary residence permit for foreign nationals married to Ethiopian citizens. Valid for up to one year and renewable. Can lead to permanent residency after one year of marriage.

Single-entry electronic visa for tourism and leisure travel to Ethiopia. Valid for 30 days from the intended date of entry. Available online to all nationalities.

Extended single-entry tourist visa for longer stays in Ethiopia. Discontinued as of November 2024; Ethiopia now only offers 30-day tourist e-visas online.

Tourist visa issued upon arrival at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. Available to nationals of African Union member states. Valid for up to 3 months.

Transit visa for passengers in transit through Ethiopia for periods between 12-24 hours. Allows brief exit from airport during layover.

Transit visa for passengers in transit through Ethiopia for 24 hours. Allows exit from airport and brief city exploration during layover.

Transit visa for passengers in transit through Ethiopia for 48 hours. Allows longer city stays during extended layovers.

Transit visa for passengers in transit through Ethiopia for up to 72 hours. Maximum permitted duration for transit visas. Allows substantial city exploration.

Single-entry visa for participants attending international conferences, seminars, and workshops organized by government ministries, private organizations, educational institutions, UN agencies, African Union, or reputed NGOs.