Yes, a visa is required to travel from Spain to Ethiopia.
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Do I need a visa for Ethiopia from Spain?
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Yes, Spanish citizens need a visa for Ethiopia. The recommended route is the tourist e-Visa, applied for online through the official portal before departure.
Spanish travellers heading to Ethiopia generally obtain their visa as an e-Visa via the official portal evisa.gov.et. The application is entirely online: form, photo, passport copy and card payment. A visa on arrival at Addis Ababa airport may also exist, but the e-Visa obtained in advance is safer and avoids queues.
Do you need a visa for Ethiopia?
Yes. Holders of a Spanish passport must obtain a visa to enter Ethiopia. For tourism the standard route is the e-Visa, an electronic authorisation issued after an online application. A visa on arrival at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport may be offered, but its availability can vary; applying for the e-Visa before departure remains the most reliable option.
How and where to apply
The e-Visa application is made online through the official portal https://www.evisa.gov.et. The Spanish traveller completes the form with their travel details, uploads a passport photo and the passport page, states their accommodation, then pays the fee by card. Once approved, the e-Visa arrives by email: print it to present at boarding and at immigration control on arrival in Ethiopia.
Documents and fees
Bring a Spanish passport valid for at least 6 months on the entry date, with blank pages. A recent digital passport photo, a copy of the passport bio page and an accommodation address are required. The e-Visa fee is not fixed here: check the current amount directly on evisa.gov.et before paying.
Processing and practical tips
No processing time is guaranteed: submit the application several days before departure. Entry is usually via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport; check that your e-Visa covers your entry point. A yellow fever vaccination certificate may be required depending on where you are travelling from: confirm this health requirement at the official source before your trip.
Common mistakes and good to know
Use only the official portal evisa.gov.et: many intermediary sites charge surcharges for the same procedure. Check that the name, passport number and dates entered match your document exactly. Finally, do not overstay the period authorised by the tourist e-Visa, and plan ahead for the yellow fever question, which often catches travellers out on arrival.
Official sources
- Ethiopia Official eVisa — Immigration and Citizenship Service
- Ethiopian Immigration and Citizenship Service (ICS)
- Recomendaciones de viaje — Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores de España: Etiopía
Information verified on July 8, 2026.
Essential Ethiopia information
Ethiopia is a landlocked country in East Africa, cradle of human civilization with sites like Lucy. It is Africa's second most populous nation, known for its ethnic and linguistic diversity. Its economy is growing rapidly despite security and climate challenges.
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- Oromo
- Tigrinya
- Somali
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- Police : 991
- Ambulance : 907
- Fire brigade : 922
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Frequently asked questions
Do you need a visa to travel to Ethiopia from Spain?▾
A visa on arrival is issued to travellers from Spain directly at the Ethiopia border (allowed duration: 3 months).
How long can you stay in Ethiopia?▾
The tourist visa allows a stay of 3 months.
What other visa types exist for Ethiopia?▾
Depending on the purpose of stay, Ethiopia offers among others: Student visa, Investor visa, Business eVisa, Work visa.
Data verified on 23/07/2026
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