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Ethiopia Visa for Algeria Citizens 2026

Visa on Arrival

Algerian citizens can get a visa on arrival for Ethiopia, best pre-registered online via evisa.gov.et before travel; 30-day fee USD 52, 90-day fee USD 72, airport processing 15-30 minutes with pre-approval.

Guide last updated September 11, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

  • Passport valid at least 6 months beyond arrival date
  • Digital passport photo for online pre-registration, or a physical photo if applying at the airport counter
  • Confirmed round-trip flight ticket
  • Hotel booking or proof of accommodation
  • Proof of sufficient funds, approx USD 50/day recommended
  • Yellow fever certificate if arriving from an endemic country
  • Printed e-visa payment confirmation if pre-registering online (strongly recommended)

Visa types

  • Tourist visa on arrival / e-Visa: single entry, valid for use within 3 months of issue, stay 30 or 90 days depending on fee paid, fee USD 52 (30-day) or USD 72 (90-day)
  • Business visa on arrival: single entry, up to 30 days, requires an invitation letter from an Ethiopian company, fee USD 62-82
  • Multiple-entry visa: available for frequent business travelers with a sponsor letter, fee around USD 100+

Visa on arrival

  • Pre-register and pay through the evisa.gov.et portal before departure to speed up airport processing
  • On arrival at Bole International Airport (Addis Ababa), proceed to the visa-on-arrival counter with your printed confirmation, passport, and photo
  • Present supporting documents (hotel booking, return ticket) if requested
  • Pay any remaining balance in USD cash if not fully settled online
  • The immigration officer stamps the visa into the passport after document verification
  • Pre-registered travelers use a separate, faster line; queues without pre-approval can be long during peak hours

Fees & processing time

  • 30-day single entry: USD 52
  • 90-day single entry: USD 72
  • Business visa: USD 62-82
  • Standard online pre-approval: 3-5 business days before travel
  • On-arrival processing: 15-30 minutes with pre-approval, up to 1-2 hours without it during busy periods

Tips for Algeria travelers

  • Always pre-register online at evisa.gov.et before departure; airport-only applications face the longest queues
  • Carry the exact USD amount in cash as backup in case of card payment issues online
  • Business travelers should carry a printed, signed invitation letter from the host company
  • Check current entry requirements before travel, as fee tiers and eligible nationalities are periodically updated
  • For stays beyond the visa validity, apply for an extension at the Head Office for Immigration and Citizenship Affairs in Addis Ababa

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

This guide is for information only. Visa policies change without notice. Travel Visa Stack is not an immigration authority. Always verify with official government or embassy sources before making travel plans.