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Ethiopia Visa for Canada Citizens 2026

Visa on Arrival

Canadian citizens can get a visa on arrival at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, or apply online in advance through Ethiopia's e-Visa portal; fee from USD 52, with on-arrival processing typically same day.

Guide last updated September 29, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

  • Passport valid at least 6 months beyond entry, with 2 blank pages
  • Recent passport-sized photo
  • USD cash or card for the visa fee if paying on arrival
  • Yellow fever vaccination certificate, required if arriving from a yellow-fever-endemic country
  • Return or onward flight ticket
  • Hotel booking or invitation letter
  • Travel health insurance recommended
  • Biometrics: photo and fingerprints collected at the airport on arrival

Visa types

  • Tourist visa on arrival: single entry, 30-day validity (USD 52) or 90-day validity (USD 72)
  • Business visa on arrival: requires an invitation letter from a host company, similar fee range
  • e-Visa: pre-approved online alternative via evisa.gov.et, recommended to skip arrival queues
  • Transit visa: for layovers, lower fee and shorter validity

Visa on arrival

  • Available only at Bole International Airport in Addis Ababa — not offered at land border crossings
  • Steps: complete the arrival form, pay the fee (USD cash is most reliable; card acceptance can be inconsistent), have your photo and fingerprints taken
  • Queues can be long during peak travel seasons
  • Arriving with a pre-approved e-Visa printout from evisa.gov.et significantly speeds up processing

Fees & processing time

  • 30-day single entry: USD 52
  • 90-day single entry: USD 72
  • e-Visa (applied online in advance): processed within about 3 business days
  • On-arrival processing: typically 20-40 minutes depending on queue length

Tips for Canada travelers

  • Apply for the e-Visa online before departure to avoid the arrival queue entirely
  • Carry exact USD cash as a backup since card machines at the airport can be unreliable
  • Confirm the yellow fever vaccination requirement in advance, especially if connecting through an endemic country
  • Visa extensions are available at the Addis Ababa Immigration and Citizenship Service office for an additional fee

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.