Do I Need a Visa for Ethiopia from India?

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Visa on Arrival
No advance visa needed. Indians get a visa on arrival in Ethiopia.

For Indian passport holders ยท Updated March 2026

Visa Details

Indian passport holders have the option to obtain either an eVisa or a visa on arrival when entering Ethiopia. Both options allow for a stay of up to 90 days in the country. For transit: no visa needed if staying airside for under 12 hours.

Transit Through Ethiopia

No transit visa needed for Indians transiting through Ethiopia.

Visa-free transit: 12 hours

Must stay in the airport transit area.

  • โ€ขMust stay in designated transit area
  • โ€ขDepart by air within 12 hours
  • โ€ขValid onward ticket

Transit passengers do not require a visa if arriving and departing by air, remaining in the transit area, and departing within 12 hours. If transit exceeds 12 hours, you can apply for an eVisa (valid up to 72 hours).

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Transit possible without visa

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