Visa

All foreign nationals, except those of Kenya and Djibouti, cannot enter Ethiopia without a valid visa.  However, nationals of the following countries can obtain their visas at the airport of entry on arrival: Argentina, Australia, Austria,  Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea Republic, Kuwait, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russian Federation, Slovak Republic, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom and United States of America. All other foreign nationals will have to obtain their valid visas from Ethiopian diplomatic missions accessible to them.  Passengers in transit in Ethiopia, holding confirmed onward bookings, can obtain transit visas within 72 hours.