Ethiopia visa on arrival for citizens of Spain: conditions and fees 2026
A visa is required for Ethiopia, and citizens of Spain can obtain it on arrival, for stays up to 3 months.
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Processing time
On arrival
Allowed stay
3 months
Our guide to the Ethiopia visa from Spain
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 much does a visa for Ethiopia cost from Spain?
The official fee for a visa for Ethiopia is not published in a source we can verify. Check the amount on the official portal before paying anything, third-party sites often add service fees on top.
What does a visa for Ethiopia really cost?
- Government feeNot published in a source we can verify
- Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top
What documents are required for a visa for Ethiopia?
Documents required for a visa for Ethiopia:
- Passport valid 6 months beyond stay
- Online application (no paper form)
- Passport scan (data page)
- Digital photo (recent)
- Visa fee payment
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.
How to apply for a visa for Ethiopia from Spain
- 1Check before departure that your entry point actually issues the visa on arrival.
- 2Prepare the supporting documents and the fee, often required in cash.
- 3Complete the form at the dedicated counter after landing.
- 4Pay the fee and collect the sticker before immigration control.
How and where to apply
The e-Visa application is made online through the official portal 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.
Where do you apply for a visa for Ethiopia from Spain?
A visa on arrival for Ethiopia is issued at the border post itself, at a counter placed before immigration control.
- Not every crossing issues it. Confirm that your specific airport or land border does before you book.
- The counter is reached after landing and before immigration. Follow the visa signs rather than the exit.
- The fee is usually paid on the spot, sometimes in cash and in a specific currency. Card is not guaranteed.
Using an online service
You never have to use an intermediary. If you would rather have a service fill in and file the application online for you before departure, iVisa does it for a service fee, charged on top of the official fees. It does not change the decision.
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You live in Spain on another passport?
The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Spain but travel on another country's passport, the rule on this page is not yours. Filing usually still happens from your country of residence, at the post competent for it, but the requirement itself comes from your passport.
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How long does a visa for Ethiopia take?
A visa on arrival is issued at the counter of the entry point when you cross the border: there is no processing time to plan for before departure.
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.
Before you fly, and at the border
Passport validity, border checks, minors, overstays: the rules common to every trip are gathered on our travel tips page. Formalities before you leave
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.
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Other visa types for Ethiopia
A tourist stay is not the only purpose. These are the other permits the destination issues and that your nationality is eligible for, each with its own fee and processing time.
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
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Short-stay (tourism)
Visa on arrival
Entry regime
Visa on arrival
Duration
3 months
Student visa
Student visa
Duration
1 year
Price
60 USD
Processing time
15 business days
Official websiteVerified
Investor visa
Investor visa
Duration
1 year
Price
60–4,000 USD
Processing time
30 business days
Official websiteVerified
Business eVisa
Consular visa
Duration
90 days
Processing time
3 business days
Official websiteVerified
Work visa
Work visa
Duration
1 year
Price
400–1,000 USD
Processing time
30 business days
Official websiteVerified
Tips for Extending Your Stay in Ethiopia
- Plan your stay in advance to avoid delays in visa applications.
- Regularly check entry and stay conditions on official websites.
Example: For a prolonged business stay, it is better to apply for a business visa rather than extending a tourist visa.
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Online application for Ethiopia, with no consulate visit.
- Online filing for e-visa and visa-on-arrival destinations
- Online application tracking
- Paid service, on top of official fees
- Decision made by the country's authorities, not by iVisa
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