Yes, a visa is required to travel from Ethiopia to Indonesia.
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Do I need a visa for Indonesia from Ethiopia?
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Yes, a visa is required: Ethiopian nationals must obtain a visa before travelling to Indonesia, normally the e-Visa applied for online, or a consular visa.
Ethiopia does not benefit from visa exemption for Indonesia, and visa-free entry is not open to Ethiopian passports. For a stay in Bali, Jakarta or elsewhere, the recommended route is the e-Visa requested in advance on the official portal evisa.imigrasi.go.id, or a visa from an Indonesian mission. This guide covers the process and one important health point.
Do you need a visa for Indonesia?
Yes. Ethiopian citizens are not among the nationalities exempted from a visa for Indonesia and cannot enter without one. The most common option is the e-Visa, an electronic visa applied for online covering tourism and short stays, among others. As visa on arrival is not guaranteed for Ethiopian passports, arrange your visa before departure.
How and where to apply
You apply online on the official portal evisa.imigrasi.go.id: account, choice of the category matching your trip, passport details, photo and bio-data page uploaded, payment by card. You may also lodge a file with the Indonesian embassy or consulate responsible for Ethiopia (for example the mission accredited in Addis Ababa or the one covering the region). Start the process early enough.
Documents and fees
Have an Ethiopian passport valid for at least 6 months on entry, with blank pages, a compliant photo, a return or onward ticket and often proof of accommodation and funds. Health point: as Ethiopia is a yellow-fever risk area, an international vaccination certificate is very likely required on entry to Indonesia. The e-Visa fee is paid online by card; as the amount and validity can change, check the current fee on evisa.imigrasi.go.id before paying.
Processing times and tips
e-Visa times vary by category and demand; apply several weeks before departure to absorb any extra review. Keep the confirmation e-mail to show on arrival with your passport and vaccination booklet. If in doubt about the category or the health requirements, contact the Indonesian mission before booking your tickets.
Common mistakes and good to know
Do not count on a visa on arrival: it is not available to Ethiopians. The costliest oversight here is the yellow-fever certificate: without it, entry can be refused even with a valid e-Visa. Watch out too for overstaying, penalised with a daily fine, and for passport validity: less than 6 months on entry leads to refusal.
Official sources
- Indonesian e-Visa portal — Directorate General of Immigration
- Directorate General of Immigration (Kementerian Imigrasi dan Pemasyarakatan)
Information verified on July 8, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
Do you need a visa to travel to Indonesia from Ethiopia?▾
Yes, an e-visa (electronic visa) is required. It is applied for online before departure and allows a stay of 30 days.
How long can you stay in Indonesia?▾
The tourist visa allows a stay of 30 days.
What other visa types exist for Indonesia?▾
Depending on the purpose of stay, Indonesia offers among others: Student visa (E30A), Medical treatment visa, Business eVisa (B211A), Second Home visa (B211A long-stay), Digital Nomad visa (E33G), KITAS work permit (temporary residence).
Data verified on 23/07/2026
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