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Ethiopia Visa for Zambia Citizens 2026

Visa on Arrival

Zambian citizens can get a visa on arrival or e-visa for Ethiopia at Addis Ababa Bole Airport — fee is about USD 52 for a single-entry tourist visa, processed within minutes on arrival or a few days online.

Guide last updated November 1, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

  • Passport valid at least 6 months beyond the stay
  • Completed arrival visa card or online e-visa application
  • Recent passport-size photo (for the arrival form or e-visa upload)
  • Return or onward ticket
  • Proof of accommodation
  • Proof of sufficient funds if asked
  • Yellow fever certificate if arriving from an endemic country
  • No biometrics beyond the standard immigration photo/fingerprint at the airport

Visa types

  • Tourist visa on arrival/e-visa: single entry, 30-day or 90-day validity options, fees approx. USD 52 (30-day) or USD 72 (90-day)
  • Business visa: single or multiple entry, requires an invitation letter, fee from USD 72
  • Transit visa: short validity for travellers continuing to a third country, lower fee

Visa on arrival

  • Available at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport for Zambian passport holders
  • Steps: fill in the arrival card, pay the fee in USD or by card at the visa counter, get the visa stamp before immigration
  • It is faster and often cheaper to pre-apply online at evisa.gov.et to skip the arrival queue
  • Payment accepted in USD cash or card; queues can be long during peak hours

Fees & processing time

  • Visa fee: approx. USD 52 for 30 days, USD 72 for 90 days (tourist)
  • No separate service fee at the airport counter; the e-visa portal charges the same fee online
  • Total estimated cost: USD 52-72
  • Arrival visa: processed within 15-30 minutes
  • e-Visa: processed within 1-3 business days when applied in advance

Tips for Zambia travelers

  • Pre-apply via evisa.gov.et to avoid airport queues, especially on busy flights
  • Common rejection/delay reasons for e-visa: blurry photo upload, mismatched passport details
  • Carry small USD notes for the arrival fee in case card payment is unavailable
  • Ethiopian Airlines' hub status makes Addis a common transit point — check if your layover needs a visa or qualifies for visa-free transit
  • Extensions can be obtained from the Immigration office 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.