Visas are required for all visitors, however; nationals of 33
countries are given visa on arrival at Bole international Air
Port.
Argentina, Ireland, Portugal,
Australia, Israel, Russia, Austria, Italy, South Africa,Belgium,
Japan, Spain
Brazil, Kuwait, Sweden, Canada, Luxemburg, Switzerland,China,
Mexico, Taiwan, Denmark, New Zealand, United Kingdom, France,
Norway, United States, Finland, Netherlands and Germany
ENTRY POINTS
Travelers using rail ways Dewele on the Djibouti border is the
only point of entry to Ethiopia and those driving to Ethiopia
via surface, Moyale (in Kenya), Humera and Metema (in Sudan),
and again Galafi in Djibouti are the available means of entries.
All arrivals undergo full customs and immigration checks.
For the major part of travelers accessing via flight, the Bole
International Airport is the only terminal available in the
Capital Addis Ababa though there are other domestic airports and
airstrips serving domestic needs.
DRIVING
Drivers require a valid International Driving License, which can
be obtained by exchanging their local license at the Transport
and Road Authority office in Addis Ababa. Visitors can recover
their original license a day or so prior to departure. Those
with their own Vehicle will require a permit from the ministry
of Transport and communication. Driving is on the right.
HEALTH REQUIREMENT
Prior to entry ,visitors should be in possession of valid health
certificate for yellow fever .vaccination against cholera is
also required for any person who has visited or transited a
cholera infested area with in six days prior to arrival in
Ethiopia.
