Ethiopia visa requirements for Eritreans

Travel and visa requirements

Ethiopian Visa is not required for Eritreans

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • Ethiopia is a country in the northeastern part of Africa.
  • It is famous for being the most populous landlocked country in the world and the second-most populous nation in Africa.
  • Eritrean citizens can get visa on arrival or an e-visa for travelling to Ethiopia as tourist and the maximum duration of stay is up to 90 days.
  • The document required for Ethiopia tourist visa is a standard travel documents like passport or national ID card.
  • Eritrean traveling to Ethiopia will obtain their visa on arrival only at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport and e-visas are available for 30 or 90 days.
  • The language typically spoken in Ethiopia is Amharic.
  • The religion practiced in Ethiopia includes; Christianity, Islam, Judaism and Paganism.
  • The Ethiopian currency is known as Ethiopian birr with the symbol 'Br'.
  • Ethiopia’s climate is known to be tropical monsoon and weather varies depending on the region.
  • The dry season prevails from October through May while the wet season runs from June to September.
  • The power plug used in Ethiopia is 220V, 50Hz with sockets and plugs Type C and Type F.
  • The necessary vaccines required on entry to Ethiopia are; measles, cholera, typhoid, yellow fever, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, polio and influenza.
  • Foreigners in Ethiopia are expected to hold up to a maximum of 1,000 Ethiopian birr and must declare all foreign currency exceeding $3,000 when entering the country.
  • The places to visit in Ethiopia includes; The rift valley, Danakil depression, The omo valley, Addis ababa, The Blue Nile Falls.
  • The air carriers in Ethiopia includes; National Airway Ethiopia formerly known as Air Ethiopia, Ethiopia Airlines and Trans Nation Airways.
  • The flight time between Eritrea and Ethiopia is 1 hour and 22 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions


What is Ethiopia known for?

It is famous for the stunning mountains and for growing some of the greatest coffee.


Is Ethiopia safe to visit?

Ethiopia is remarkably safe, compared to some other African countries, crime rate is rate in the country.


What is the major industry in Ethiopia?

The leading industry in Ethiopia is the agricultural sector.


Why is Ethiopia referred to as a country where the sun shines thirteen months?

The country follows the Julian calendar, which consists of twelve months of thirty days each and a thirteenth month of five days (six days on leap year).


Do i have to have e visa before arrival to Addis Ababa?