About Ethiopian Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines (Ethiopian) is the flag carrier of Ethiopia. During the past seventy plus years, Ethiopian has become one of the continent’s leading carriers, unrivalled in Africa for efficiency and operational success, turning profits for almost all the years of its existence. Operating at the forefront of technology, the airline has also become one of Ethiopia’s major industries and a veritable institution in Africa.

For Ethiopian Homecoming Travelers

• It is time to visit Ethiopia and spend unforgettable time with your family and loved ones.  Ethiopian has offered special discount from 20% to 30% for all flight to Addis Ababa from all over the world.
• You can buy your ticket until December 25, 2021 and travel anytime in January 2022.

About Travel Documents and Visa Processing

Tourist visa is an electronic single-entry visa issued by the Ethiopian Government for visitors who wish to travel to the country for tourism or other non-business related purposes only.

Eligibility

Citizens of all countries in the globe are eligible for tourist visa provided that the below requirements are fulfilled.

Requirements

Copy of the following documents is mandatory.

• Recent passport-size photo of the applicant.
• Passport of the visa applicant which is valid for at least 6 months from the intended date of entry to Ethiopia.

Processing Time

Under normal circumstances, the processing time for tourist visa is 3 days. So, travelers should submit their application at least 3 days before their estimated date of arrival

Duration and Validity

Single entry tourist visa is valid up to 90 days starting from the intended date of arrival in Ethiopia. If arrival date of the travelers is changed, travelers should contact the e-Visa Support Team at Support@evisa.gov.et to adjust validity period of their visa.

Extension

Travelers can request for extension before the visa expires by going in person to the Head Office of The Immigration, Nationality and Vital Events Agency (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia). Travelers who stay beyond the validity period without extending are subject to fines and legal penalties.

Fee

Apply for Ethiopian e-Visa Online

https://www.evisa.gov.et/

Ethiopian Airlines Baggage information

As of Dec 12,2021

Baggage allowance for traveling to Ethiopia

Economy Class: up to 2 pieces, each with a maximum weight of 23 kg (50 lbs.) and maximum sum of dimension equal to 158 cm (62 in.)

1 piece carry on with a maximum weight of 7 kg and maximum sum of dimensions equal to 118 cm (46 in.)

Business Class: up to 2 pieces, each with a maximum weight of 23 kg (50 lbs.) and maximum sum of dimension equal to 158 cm (62 in.)

2 pieces of carry on, each with a maximum weight of 7 kg

Cloud Nine: up to 2 pieces, each with a maximum weight of 32 kg (70 lbs.) and a maximum sum of dimension equal to 158 cm (62 in.)

ShebaMiles Gold, ShebaMiles Silver, and Star Gold: up to 3 pieces

About Traveling using a Bus

Ethiopian Airlines (Ethiopian) is the flag carrier of Ethiopia. During the past seventy plus years, Ethiopian has become one of the continent’s leading carriers, unrivalled in Africa for efficiency and operational success, turning profits for almost all the years of its existence. Operating at the forefront of technology, the airline has also become one of Ethiopia’s major industries and a veritable institution in Africa.

For Ethiopian Homecoming Travelers

• It is time to visit Ethiopia and spend unforgettable time with your family and loved ones.  Ethiopian has offered special discount from 20% to 30% for all flight to Addis Ababa from all over the world.
• You can buy your ticket until December 25, 2021 and travel anytime in January 2022.

About Covid-19 Restrictions & Test

Before Traveling to Ethiopia

All travelers have to have a Negative PCR covid-19 test result. The test will be valid under 120 hours / 5 days since the test sample was collected.

Please print the result and make it handy before you are going to the airport.

Before Traveling to the United States

As of December 21,2021