Frequently Asked Questions for The Great Ethiopian Homecoming
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Traveling to Ethiopia - FAQ
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Covid-19 Restrictions & Test
About Covid-19 Restrictions & Test
Before Traveling to Ethiopia
All travelers have to have a Negative PCR covid-19 test result. The test will be valid under 120 hours / 5 days since the test sample was collected.
Please print the result and make it handy before you are going to the airport.
Before Traveling to the United States
As of December 21,2021
Testing – ALL Travelers
REQUIRED
Before boarding a flight to the United States, you are required to show a negative COVID-19 test result taken no more than 1 day before travel. There is also an option for people who have documented recovery from COVID-19 in the past 90 days.
Children under 2 years old do not need to test.
Learn more about these requirements.
List of Approved Testing Centers in Ethiopia
– Information will be available soon
Phone Numbers
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Locations
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Ethiopian Airlines & Travel Agencies
About Ethiopian Airlines
Ethiopian Airlines (Ethiopian) is the flag carrier of Ethiopia. During the past seventy plus years, Ethiopian has become one of the continent’s leading carriers, unrivalled in Africa for efficiency and operational success, turning profits for almost all the years of its existence. Operating at the forefront of technology, the airline has also become one of Ethiopia’s major industries and a veritable institution in Africa.
For Ethiopian Homecoming Travelers
- It is time to visit Ethiopia and spend unforgettable time with your family and loved ones. Ethiopian has offered special discount from 20% to 30% for all flight to Addis Ababa from all over the world.
- You can buy your ticket until December 25, 2021 and travel anytime in January 2022.
Phone Number
1 (800) 445-2733
Frequently Asked Questions
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Call Center Numbers
Check out our call center number in case you need assistance from an agent
List of Ethiopian Travel Agencies
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Travel Documents - Visa, Passport & Other
About Travel Documents and Visa Processing
Tourist visa is an electronic single-entry visa issued by the Ethiopian Government for visitors who wish to travel to the country for tourism or other non-business related purposes only.
Eligibility
Citizens of all countries in the globe are eligible for tourist visa provided that the below requirements are fulfilled.
Requirements
Copy of the following documents is mandatory.
- Recent passport-size photo of the applicant.
- Passport of the visa applicant which is valid for at least 6 months from the intended date of entry to Ethiopia.
Processing Time
Under normal circumstances, the processing time for tourist visa is 3 days. So, travelers should submit their application at least 3 days before their estimated date of arrival
Duration and Validity
Single entry tourist visa is valid up to 90 days starting from the intended date of arrival in Ethiopia. If arrival date of the travelers is changed, travelers should contact the e-Visa Support Team at Support@evisa.gov.et to adjust validity period of their visa.
Extension
Travelers can request for extension before the visa expires by going in person to the Head Office of The Immigration, Nationality and Vital Events Agency (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia). Travelers who stay beyond the validity period without extending are subject to fines and legal penalties.
Fee
| Entry Type | Maximum Duration | Visa Fee (in USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Single Entry | 30 days | 52 |
| Single Entry | 90 days | 72 |
Apply for Ethiopian e-Visa Online
https://www.evisa.gov.et/
Phone Number
+251 (11) 1553899
Email Address
support@evisa.gov.et
Location
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Important Notice!
We have come to know that there are some fraud websites that have similar look and feel to the official e-Visa website.
ወደ ኢትዮጵያ ለመግባት የቪዛ ፕሮሰስ እናደርጋለን የሚሉ በትክክለኛው ድረ-ገጽ ተመሳስለው የተከፈቱ አጭበርባሪ ድረ-ገጾች መንገደኞችን ገንዘብ በማስከፈል እና በማታለል ላይ እንደሚገኙ ተደርሶበታል።
ከዚህ በታች በተጠቀሱት ድረ-ገጾች እንዳትጠቀሙ እናሳስባለን።
Please note that the Ethiopian Government doesn’t have any agreement with those websites. Any visa application submitted or payment made through these websites is not acceptable. Please DO NOT submit visa application on www.ethiopiaevisa.com , www.ethiopiaonlinevisa.com , www.evisaforethiopia.com or others. The Government of Ethiopia is not responsible for any payments made or for the inconveniences this might create on the applicants.
Baggage Allowance
Ethiopian Airlines Baggage information
As of Dec 12,2021
Baggage allowance for traveling to Ethiopia
Economy Class: up to 2 pieces, each with a maximum weight of 23 kg (50 lbs.) and maximum sum of dimension equal to 158 cm (62 in.)
1 piece carry on with a maximum weight of 7 kg and maximum sum of dimensions equal to 118 cm (46 in.)
Business Class: up to 2 pieces, each with a maximum weight of 23 kg (50 lbs.) and maximum sum of dimension equal to 158 cm (62 in.)
2 pieces of carry on, each with a maximum weight of 7 kg
Cloud Nine: up to 2 pieces, each with a maximum weight of 32 kg (70 lbs.) and a maximum sum of dimension equal to 158 cm (62 in.)
ShebaMiles Gold, ShebaMiles Silver, and Star Gold: up to 3 pieces
Medical Supplies Donation
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List of Emergency Medical Supplies
A list of Emergency Medical Supplies are requested by the Ethiopian Ministry of Health
- Painkillers (Tylenol)
- Minor Surgical Sets
- Gloves Braces & Splints
- Surgical Gowns
- Bullet Pullers
- Wound Care Cream
- Wound Wash
- Ambu Bags
- Elastic Bandages
- N7 Gauze Bandages
- Stretchers (foldable)
- Walkers (foldable)
- Urine Bags
- Crutches (foldable)
- Surgical Masks
- Adult Diapers
- Band-Aids
- Pulse Oximetry
- Face Shields
- Stethoscopes
- Blood Pressure
- Cuff
Click Here for a list of Emergency Medical Supplies to donate!
MOH Donation Form
Click Here to complete the MOH Donation form at least 48 hours prior to departure!
Supply Transport Assistance
For individuals or groups (organizations, charities, hospitals, churches) that would like to donate medical supplies but need assistance with transportation to Ethiopia.
Please click this link to complete a donation form.
Transportion Donation
For individuals or groups who are traveling to Ethiopia and are able to help transport Emergency Medical Supplies.
Please click this link to complete a form.
Simple way to donate
Donate Medicines and Medical Equipments
About EOTMA Donation
Donate Medicines and medical equipments in only two steps (Click on selected items and check out) the rest will be taken care of by EOTMA (from automatically receiving to shipping to Ethiopia via cargo)
Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Medical Association is a 501c3, a not-for-profit association.
Phone Number
+(844) 283-6862
Email Address
info@eotma.org
Location
1511 Bankbury Way, Chesapeake, VA 23322
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Places to Visit in Addis Ababa
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National Museum
About Ahadu Travel Agency
Ahadu Travel Agency is a Travel and Document Legalization service provider based in Silver Spring, MD. Serving all the United States travelers.
Phone Number
(240) 614-6889
Email Address
ahadutravelmd@gmail.com
Location
8209 Fenton St. Suite #02 Silver Spring, MD 20910
Addis Ababa Park
About Ahadu Travel Agency
Ahadu Travel Agency is a Travel and Document Legalization service provider based in Silver Spring, MD. Serving all the United States travelers.
Phone Number
(240) 614-6889
Email Address
ahadutravelmd@gmail.com
Location
8209 Fenton St. Suite #02 Silver Spring, MD 20910
Enotot Park
Ethiopian Airlines Baggage information
As of Dec 12,2021
Baggage allowance for traveling to Ethiopia
Economy Class: up to 2 pieces, each with a maximum weight of 23 kg (50 lbs.) and maximum sum of dimension equal to 158 cm (62 in.)
1 piece carry on with a maximum weight of 7 kg and maximum sum of dimensions equal to 118 cm (46 in.)
Business Class: up to 2 pieces, each with a maximum weight of 23 kg (50 lbs.) and maximum sum of dimension equal to 158 cm (62 in.)
2 pieces of carry on, each with a maximum weight of 7 kg
Cloud Nine: up to 2 pieces, each with a maximum weight of 32 kg (70 lbs.) and a maximum sum of dimension equal to 158 cm (62 in.)
ShebaMiles Gold, ShebaMiles Silver, and Star Gold: up to 3 pieces
Sheger Park
About Ahadu Travel Agency
Ahadu Travel Agency is a Travel and Document Legalization service provider based in Silver Spring, MD. Serving all the United States travelers.
Phone Number
(240) 614-6889
Email Address
ahadutravelmd@gmail.com
Location
8209 Fenton St. Suite #02 Silver Spring, MD 20910
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Where To Go
Best places to visit in Ethiopia. Book a tour.
Addis Ababa
Experience many of Addis Ababa’s highlights and catch amazing views of Ethiopia’s capital city from atop Enoto Park. Explore important landmarks like the 15th-century church and Rastafarian pilgrimage site St. George Cathedral. Visit the National Museum, where the 3 million-year-old fossil of Lucy is kept, and Merkato, the giant open-air market.
Gonder City
Gondar is situated at 12.60 latitude and 37.47 longitude at an elevation of 2201 meters above sea level. Gondar is also known as the “Camelot” of Africa, nestled in the foothills of the breathtaking Semien Mountains National Park. Gondar was the 17th and 18th-century capital city of Ethiopia, which was founded by Emperors Fasiladas (1632 – 1667). It was home to a number of emperors & warlords, curtsies and kings who built several castles and palaces in the area.
Bahir Dar
Bahir Dar is situated on Lake Tana, which is dotted with island monasteries some dating back to the 14th century. Its 30 odd islands represent today a unique natural habitat for plant life. The Blue Nile Falls are a waterfall on the Blue Nile River in Ethiopia. They are situated on the upper course of the river, about 30 kilometers downstream from the town of BahirDar and Lake Tana.
Wenchi Crater lake
Leave the city’s bustling streets for Wenchi Crater Lake, and enjoy the serenity of rolling farmland, lush valleys and waterfalls on a full-day tour from Addis Ababa to the heart of an extinct volcano. Take in views of the lake shore from a peaceful dock, with the chance to hike or ride a mule along the shore, or set out by boat to explore the lake’s small islands.