Apply for your eVisa
Prepare your documents, submit your application, and check your approval before travel.
Prepare your application
Apply and obtain approval before travel. Arrival-visa-eligible visitors can use this advance online option.
Submit through the official channel
Use Ethiopia tourist eVisa. Check the current instructions and total government charges before paying.
Review the decision before departure
Check the passport details, dates and entry conditions on the permission you receive.
Check your stay and passport validity
Enter your arrival and departure dates to count your stay and check how long your passport must stay valid.
Travel preparation checklist
Check each item’s requirement level and the conditions that apply.
Your circumstances may require additional documents. Ticks track preparation, not eligibility or admission.
Fees and processing time
Plan your budget and travel dates with the published fees and timing guidance.
What it costs
Amounts are published separately. If more than one charge applies to your trip, add them; if they are versions of the same permission, only the one you apply for is charged.
- Visa fee
- USD 62
- Visa fee
- USD 152
Published government charges. Check the official service for the final total before you pay.
Up to 3 calendar days
Normally up to three days for the online application; apply at least three days before departure.
A processing estimate is not a guaranteed travel date.
Entry conditions and exceptions
Check whether these rules affect your eligibility, application, or arrival.
Choose your intended arrival date carefully
The eVisa validity starts on the entry date selected in the application, rather than the date it is issued.
Official guidanceDo not apply more than three months ahead
The portal will not issue an eVisa when the interval between application and intended arrival exceeds three months.
Official guidanceChoose the tourist visa duration that matches your trip
The official online tourist eVisa menu lists single-entry 30-day and 90-day products for USD 62 and USD 152. Ethiopian Embassy guidance says tourist visas are typically valid for 30 or 90 days, depending on the type issued. The route does not guarantee 90 days: check the duration and dates on your approved visa or passport stamp before travel.
Official guidanceBefore and during your visit to Ethiopia
Check your details before submitting
The eVisa system cannot amend incorrectly entered personal details after submission.
Check before paying again
Payments are non-refundable. If a payment appears missing, check with your bank before making a second payment.
Ethiopia travel essentials
- Capital
- Addis Ababa
- Currency
- ETB
- Calling code
- +251
Ethiopia entry questions
Do citizens of Saint Lucia need a visa for Ethiopia?
For tourism in Ethiopia, ordinary passport holders from Saint Lucia need an eVisa before travel. The stay limit is 90 days per visit.
How long can I stay in Ethiopia?
The short-visit limit is 90 days per visit. Your actual permission can be shorter; check the dates and conditions you receive.
How much passport validity do I need?
At least 6 months after arrival.
How much is the government fee?
USD 62 for one entry (online application) for a 30-day stay. USD 152 for one entry (online application) for a 90-day stay.
How long does a decision take?
Up to 3 calendar days. Normally up to three days for the online application; apply at least three days before departure.
What if I’m going to work, study or stay longer?
This guide is for a short tourist visit on an ordinary passport. It does not establish eligibility for employment, study or residence. Use the destination’s official guidance for your actual purpose.
Does my country of residence change the answer?
Passport nationality and legal residence are different. This page starts with your passport. Residence can change where you apply and which application channel is available; an existing visa or residence permit may also create an exception. Check the official eligibility guidance for your circumstances.
Official visa and entry guidance
Confirm Ethiopia’s requirements directly with government authorities.
Open Ethiopia tourist eVisa
Apply and obtain approval before travel. Arrival-visa-eligible visitors can use this advance online option.
Check Ethiopia’s visa options
Official visa requirements and electronic application services.
Check your Ethiopia eVisa application
Use the official status service; decisions are sent to the email used in the application.
Who this guide covers
Short tourist visits to Ethiopia with an ordinary Saint Lucia passport. Residence, travel documents, and purpose can affect the rules. Confirm the official guidance before travel; border authorities decide admission and your permitted stay.
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