Yes, a visa is required to travel from Romania to Ethiopia.
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Do I need a visa for Ethiopia from Romania?
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Romanian nationals need a visa for Ethiopia; it can be obtained on arrival at Addis Ababa airport or, preferably, online via the e-Visa before departure. A passport valid for at least six months is required.
This guide is for Romanian citizens planning a tourist trip to Ethiopia. The country issues an electronic visa (e-Visa) applied for online from Romania before boarding, an option also available on arrival at Addis Ababa international airport. Your passport must be valid for at least six months, and the fee should be checked on the official source.
Do you need a visa?
Yes: Romanian travellers must obtain a visa to enter Ethiopia for tourism. Two routes exist: the e-Visa applied for online before departure, or the visa on arrival issued at Bole International Airport in Addis Ababa. The pre-arranged e-Visa is recommended to avoid queues. The Romanian passport must be valid for at least six months.
How and where to apply
For the e-Visa, go from Romania to the official portal evisa.gov.et: complete the form, upload a photo and the passport bio-data page, pay online and receive the authorization by email. The visa on arrival is only issued at Addis Ababa airport; the e-Visa remains the safest route as it is validated before the flight.
Documents and fees
Prepare a Romanian passport valid for at least six months, an ID photo, an accommodation address in Ethiopia and a return or onward ticket. The visa fee is not provided here: check the official tourist visa fee (30 or 90 days depending on duration) on evisa.gov.et.
Processing and tips
The e-Visa processing time is not confirmed here — apply several days before departure. A yellow-fever vaccination certificate may be required depending on where you travel from, so check this point in advance. Keep the approved e-Visa (printout or digital version) for check-in and border control.
Common mistakes
Common errors are relying on a visa on arrival at an entry point that does not issue one (only Addis Ababa airport offers it), an insufficiently valid passport, and using unofficial sites. Apply only through evisa.gov.et and choose the visa duration suited to your stay.
Official sources
- Ethiopia e-Visa — portail officiel
- Ethiopian Immigration and Citizenship Service
- România — Ministerul Afacerilor Externe (informații de călătorie)
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
Essential preparations
- Police : 991
- Ambulance : 907
- Fire brigade : 922
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Frequently asked questions
Do you need a visa to travel to Ethiopia from Romania?▾
A visa on arrival is issued to travellers from Romania 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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