Ethiopia visa on arrival for citizens of France: conditions and fees 2026
A visa is required for Ethiopia, and citizens of France 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 France
French nationals need a visa for Ethiopia. The recommended route is the tourist e-Visa, applied for online on the official portal evisa.gov.et before departure.
This guide is for French travellers planning a tourist trip to Ethiopia. Ethiopia issues an electronic visa (e-Visa) through its national portal, to be obtained before boarding most flights to Addis Ababa. A visa on arrival may be offered at Bole International Airport, but the pre-arranged e-Visa is more reliable; confirm the exact fee and validity on the official source.
Do you need a visa for Ethiopia?
Yes: a French passport does not allow visa-free entry to Ethiopia. The recommended option is the tourist e-Visa, applied for online before travelling. Depending on your entry point, a visa on arrival may also be available, notably at Bole Airport, but it is better not to rely on it. The passport must be valid for at least 6 months.
How much does a visa for Ethiopia cost from France?
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
Prepare a French passport valid for at least 6 months with blank pages, a recent digital ID photo, an accommodation address and a return or onward ticket. This guide does not guarantee the visa amount: check the current official fee on evisa.gov.et before confirming payment.
How to apply for a visa for Ethiopia from France
- 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 process is done entirely online, from France, on the official portal evisa.gov.et before departure. You complete the form, upload a photo and your passport bio page, then pay the fee by card. Once approved, the e-Visa is emailed to you: print it and present it to immigration on arrival.
Where do you apply for a visa for Ethiopia from France?
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 France on another passport?
The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in France 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 time and practical tips
Processing time is not fixed here: submit your application several days before departure to absorb any delay. Proof of yellow-fever vaccination may be required depending on your itinerary, verify this on the official source. Keep your approved e-Visa (paper and digital) for check-in and border control.
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
Use only the official portal evisa.gov.et: many third-party sites charge extra fees with no added value. Check the accuracy of your details and your passport validity (at least 6 months) before submitting. Do not automatically count on a visa on arrival if your airline requires a visa before boarding.
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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 e-Visa: portail officiel (Ethiopian Immigration)
- Ethiopian Immigration and Citizenship Service
- France Diplomatie: Conseils aux voyageurs, Éthiopie
Guide generated automatically on July 26, 2026, from the verified catalogue.
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 to Extend Your Stay in Ethiopia
- Anticipate the extension request before the expiration of your initial visa.
- Prepare payment in foreign currency (USD) for any extension or fine.
- Always keep a paper copy of your e-Visa and passport with you.
- Subscribe to international health insurance covering Ethiopia.
Example: A traveler with a 30-day tourist visa can request a one-month extension (100 USD) from immigration in Addis Ababa before the expiration of their initial visa, by presenting their passport, e-Visa, and payment in USD.
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Online application for Ethiopia, with no consulate visit.
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- Online application tracking
- Paid service, on top of official fees
- Decision made by the country's authorities, not by iVisa
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