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EthiopiaDo China Citizens Need a Visa for Ethiopia in 2026?
Chinese citizens require a visa to enter Ethiopia. The easiest and most convenient way to get a tourist visa is to apply for an eVisa online before traveling.
Step-by-Step Application Process
Visit the Official Portal
Go to the official Ethiopian Government eVisa website. Avoid third-party websites to prevent paying extra fees.
Fill the Application
Complete the online application form with your personal details, passport information, and travel plans.
Upload Documents
Upload a scanned copy of your passport's bio-data page and a recent, clear, passport-sized digital photograph.
Pay and Wait
Pay the eVisa fee using a credit or debit card. The eVisa is usually processed within a few days and sent to your email.
Required Documents
- —Valid Chinese passport (at least 6 months validity from the date of arrival)
- —Recent passport-sized digital photograph
- —Scanned copy of the passport bio-data page
- —Credit or Debit card for fee payment
Important Tips
- •Ensure you use the official '.gov.et' website for your eVisa application.
- •Print a copy of your approved eVisa and carry it with you to present at immigration upon arrival at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
- •The eVisa validity starts from the intended date of entry you specify on the application form, not from the date of issue.
- •Yellow Fever vaccination is required if arriving from or transiting through a country with risk of Yellow Fever transmission.
Easiest Way to Get It
The eVisa system is specifically designed to be the easiest and fastest way for tourists, including Chinese citizens, to obtain an entry visa for Ethiopia.
Latest Visa News: China ↔ Ethiopia
Ethiopia has changed visa requirements for China citizens from visa on arrival to e-visa.
Ethiopia has changed visa requirements for China citizens from visa on arrival to e-visa.
Great news for China passport holders! Ethiopia has upgraded visa access from e-visa to visa on arrival.
Great news for China passport holders! Ethiopia has upgraded visa access from e-visa to visa on arrival.
Ethiopia has changed visa requirements for China citizens from visa on arrival to e-visa.
What about Ethiopia → China?
Ethiopia→ChinaDiscover Ethiopia
Ethiopia is a rugged, landlocked country in the Horn of Africa, rich in ancient culture, known for its 12th-century rock-hewn churches in Lalibela and as the birthplace of coffee.
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