Ethiopia visa requirements for Laotians

Travel and visa requirements

Ethiopian Visa is not required for Laotians

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • Ethiopia is located on the Eastern part of the African continent. The capital of the country is Addis Ababa.
  • Laos citizens can get e-visa for visiting Ethiopia as a tourist. The maximum duration of stay is up to 90 days.
  • The required visa documents for Laos citizens visiting Ethiopia are a valid passport for at least 6 months from the arrival date to Ethiopia.
  • Ethiopia has more than 70% of Africa's mountains due to its high altitude. The citizens of Ethiopia are also famous for being great long-distance runners.
  • The official language spoken in Ethiopia is known as Amharic, the other languages spoken include English, Arabic, Italian and French.
  • The major religion practiced in Ethiopia is Christianity followed by Islam religion then there is a small community of Jewish.
  • The currency spent in Ethiopia is the Ethiopian Birr (ETB).
  • Citizens of Laos visiting Ethiopia are allowed to hold up to a maximum of 1,000 Ethiopian birrs per trip to and from Ethiopia but must declare all foreign currency exceeding the equivalent of $3,000 when entering the country.
  • Ethiopia does not observe the Daylight Saving Time but the Eastern Africa Time all year round and it is 3 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time.
  • Ethiopia has a diverse climate that ranges from tropical savanna to the warm desert climate.
  • The vaccines required before visiting Ethiopia are hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, cholera, yellow fever, rabies, meningitis, polio, chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia, and influenza.
  • Ethiopia uses 220V, 50Hz with sockets and plugs Type C and Type F.
  • Among the top tourist places to visit in Ethiopia are Bale Mountains National Park Trekking, Blue Nile Falls and Portuguese Bridge, Erta Ale Volcano, Ethiopian Traditional Houses, Gondar Castles.
  • The time difference between Laos and Ethiopia is 4 hours 30 minutes. Laos is ahead of Ethiopia.
  • Some of the operating airlines in Ethiopia include Trans Nation Airways, East African Aviation, Ethiopian Airlines, National Airways Ethiopia, Trans Nation Airline.
  • The total flight duration between Laos and Ethiopia is 11 hours 7 minutes and the distance is 6,748 Km.

Frequently Asked Questions

How safe is Ethiopia?

Ethiopia is among the safest countries to visit in Africa. The common crime reported is pickpockets especially in a crowded market but as always, visitors need to be aware of their surroundings while venturing out at night.

How do I go around in Ethiopia?

There are varieties of transportation used in Ethiopia, from public buses to trains to private taxis. Your destination will determine which will be suitable for use.

Which is best advised I use in Ethiopia, cash or credit cards?

Ethiopia is generally a cash-based society outside of the larger urban cities, only a few well-established hotels accept credit cards.

When is the best time to visit Ethiopia?

Ethiopia is considered a year-round destination because travelers can visit any time of the year. However, it is advised to avoid the rainy season from June to October in most parts of the country.