Ethiopia visa requirements for Congoleses

Travel and visa requirements

Ethiopian Visa is not required for Congoleses

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • Congo passport holders visiting Ethiopia must first apply for an E-visa.
  • This online pre-visa can be granted by the Ethiopian consulate in the applicant's home country.
  • On presentation of the pre-visa at the border checkpoint of Ethiopia the traveler is then issued a visa on arrival.
  • This visa is valid for a maximum total stay of 90 days within one year. 
  • Congo passport holders are required to provide a passport with six months of validity and with at least two blank pages for stamps on arrival and departure from Ethiopia.
  • Congo passport holders must have a return/onward ticket, and must also provide proof of hotel accommodation.
  • Congolese visiting Ethiopia can extend their stay for another 90 days at the immigration office. 
  • Congolese visiting Ethiopia with pets must have a certificate of vaccination and must obtain an import license from the embassy or high commission. 
  •  Congolese visiting Ethiopia must check for hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, yellow fever, rabies, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia, and influenza vaccines.
  • Direct flights are available from the Maya Maya International Airport Brazzaville, Congo to Addis Abba. The estimated flight time is between 4 - 5 hours.
  • Religion in Ethiopia consists of several faiths. Among these mainly Abrahamic religions, the most numerous are Christianity (Ethiopian Orthodoxy, Pentay, Catholic) totaling at 62.8%, followed by Islam at 33.9 %. 
  • Because the time zone currently used in Ethiopia is the East Africa Time (GMT+3), Ethiopia is 2 hours ahead of Congo.
  • Getting around Ethiopia is possible through various public means of transportation including Buses, Mini-Buses, Taxis, Bajajs, Car Hires.
  • For Ethiopia, there are two associated plug types: Types C and F. Plug "Type C" is the plug which has two round pins and plugs "Type F" is the plug which has two round pins with two earth clips on the side. Ethiopia operates on a 220V supply voltage and 50Hz.
  • The climate in Ethiopia is temperate on the plateau and hot in the lowlands. The country lies wholly within the tropics, but its nearness to the equator is counterbalanced by the elevation of the land. At Addis Ababa, which ranges from 2,200 to 2,600 m (7,218 to 8,530 ft), the maximum temperature is 26 °C (78.8 °F) and minimum 4 °C (39.2 °F).
  • The best time to visit is between October and June when it is the dry season. Rains tend to stop in early October, meaning afterward the highlands are lush and green – perfect for trekking amongst pretty wildflowers that have sprung up.
  • Ethiopia has 83 different languages with up to 200 different dialects spoken. The largest ethnic and linguistic groups are the Oromos, Amharas, and Tigrayans.
  • Visitors might want to pick up some basic Oromos, Amharas, and Tigrayans phrases to help them navigate communications in rural spaces.
  • Visitors taking pictures are advised to be respectful and conscious of their environment while at it. Photo subjects or their guardians might need to be tipped in some cases.
  • Visitors are advised to be careful when carrying out monetary transactions in Ethiopia, from currency changes to relatively expensive purchases.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do they dress in Ethiopia?

The Ethiopian traditional costume (called Gabbi or Netella) is made of woven cotton. Ethiopian men and women often wear dresses (Kemis) and netella with borders of colored embroidered woven crosses, but other designs are also used.

What are Ethiopians known for?

Probably due to the high altitude in the country, Ethiopians are famous for being great long-distance runners.

Is Ethiopia a poor country?

In 2000, Ethiopia, the second-most populous country in Africa, was the third poorest country in the world. Its annual GDP per capita was only about $650. More than 50% of the population lived below the global poverty line -- the highest poverty rate in the world.

Is it safe to travel to Ethiopia?

Compared with many African countries, Ethiopia is remarkably safe – most of the time. Serious or violent crime is rare, especially those done against foreigners. Outside the capital, the risk of petty crime drops further.