Guide to travel to Ethiopia

Looking for a guide to travel to ethiopia? If you still don’t know what is needed to travel to ethiopia, we are going to explain everything you have to prepare for entering Ethiopia and leaving. general information and Requirements to travel to Ethiopia with its customs, laws and limitations in the customs of Ethiopia. You have available this travel guide with the emergency telephone numbers, the best time to travel to ethiopia and everything you need to know to travel safely.

ETHIOPIA DATA

Capital	Ethiopia (See map)
Languages	Amharic
Currency	Ethiopian Birr

Ethiopia Overview

With the current situation you may have to fill out some kind of form to travel to ethiopia or covid ethiopia requirements, so we advise you to check what is needed to travel to ethiopia or any destination in the country in this travel guide.

Attention!

In November 2020, an armed conflict broke out in the regional state of Tigray, in the north of the country. Since then there have been intermittent telephone, internet and transportation services in the region.

Due to the proximity of the conflict to the country’s capital, Addis Ababa, the Ethiopian central government declared a State of Emergency from November 2 for a period of six months, with the possibility of imposing a curfew, carrying out searches, establish checkpoints, close streets and roads in general, in addition to suspending means of transport and communication and the internet.

The state-owned telecommunications company, Ethio Telecom, has recurrently blocked internet connection, mobile data and even mobile phone service in different parts of the country, especially when there are riots or public protests. In 2020, wireless internet connection (wi-fi) was suspended throughout the country from June 30 to July 14, 2020. Mobile data was suspended for a slightly longer period.

Guide to travel to Ethiopia entry requirements

These are the Ethiopia entry requirements:

• Passport valid for at least 6 months at the time of entry and until the date your trip ends.
• Have family, work or financial ties in the place of origin that will allow you to demonstrate your intention to return to your country of origin.
• Have enough money to finance your stay.

For more information, contact Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Government of Ethiopia.

***Remember: It is the exclusive power of the Ethiopian authorities to grant or deny entry to a foreign person to their territory, even if they have a visa.***

Guide to travel to Ethiopia requirements to leave

Once your stay is over, these are the exit requirements from ethiopia:

There are no special requirements to leave Ethiopia.

Customs information Ethiopia

• If you enter with more than $10,000 US dollars or its equivalent in another currency, you must report it to the immigration authorities at the time of your arrival or departure from that country.
• The entry of firearms, tear gas and pepper spray is prohibited.

For more information, consult the official page of Revenue and Customs of the Government of Ethiopia.

Ethiopian local currency

The legal tender in Ethiopia is the Ethiopian Birr («Br», ETB). This is the only currency accepted in shops, restaurants and service stations.

For more information regarding the local currency or payment methods of the country, consult the section recommendations in money to travel abroad..

Ethiopian customs

Make sure you know the customs of the country so you can know what the best time to visit ethiopia. Here are the most common.

There is nothing special to take into account.

Is it safe to travel to Ethiopia?

It is highly recommended that you remain constantly vigilant upon your arrival at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport for possible theft by pickpockets or your own luggage in the Airport facilities. In Ethiopia one must be vigilant and not show jewelry or cameras to avoid being mugged.

Laws of Ethiopia

• Always carry a copy of your passport with a visa on hand during your stay in Ethiopia, as well as obtain a copy of them and keep it in a safe place.
• Illicitly transporting psychotropic substances is typified as a serious crime.
• It is not recommended to travel to border areas with Eritrea or Somalia, such as Ogane and Gambella. The land border crossings with Sudan and Kenya can present difficulties and it is advisable to inform yourself in advance.

Other recommendations in a guide to travel to Ethiopia

• Do not forget to notify your bank that you will travel to Ethiopia, so that it can inform you how to act in case of theft or loss of your credit cards in Ethiopia, or problems that you could have when withdrawing money with your cards abroad.
• Recommendations and more advice by topic or type of traveler, visit the section of recommendations for your trip abroad of this guide to travel to Ethiopia.

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)