Ethiopian visa for U.S. citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for U.S. passport holders visiting Ethiopia for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For U.S. citizens to enter Ethiopia for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Ethiopia e-visa for U.S. citizens | Eligible | |
| Visa on arrival | Ethiopia visa on arrival for U.S. citizens | Eligible | |
Ethiopia tourist visa requirements:
- Holding U.S. passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Ethiopia.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Ethiopia.
If you are looking for Ethiopia visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from United States, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Ethiopia nearest your place of residence.
- Washington: The Embassy of Ethiopia in Washington, United States (Working hours: Close now. Open in 7 minutes)
- Los Angeles: The Consulate General of Ethiopia in Los Angeles, United States (Working hours: Close now. Open in 7 minutes)
- St. Paul: The Consulate General of Ethiopia in St. Paul, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 37 minutes)
Ethiopia visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Ethiopia diplomatic mission offices to United States for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from United States traveling to Ethiopia from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (United States) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 56,301 | N/A |
| 2009 | 62,769 | 11.49% |
| 2010 | 68,796 | 9.60% |
| 2011 | 76,881 | 11.75% |
| 2012 | 87,759 | 14.15% |
| 2013 | 100,107 | 14.07% |
| 2014 | 113,190 | 13.07% |
| 2015 | 127,008 | 12.21% |
| 2016 | 128,037 | 0.81% |
| 2017 | 137,151 | 7.12% |
| 2018 | 124,803 | -9.00% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Ethiopia & United States comparison
Ethiopia's area is approximately 1,000,000 km2 (386,102 sq mi), while the area of United States is approximately 9,147,420 km2 (3,531,837 sq mi). This means United States is 9.15 times bigger than Ethiopia.
As of October 2025, Ethiopia's population is ~129.7 million people - 211,030,820 fewer people than the population of United States.
We have highlighted Ethiopia & United States’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Ethiopia | United States | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 129,736,409 | 340,767,229 | 211.0 million fewer people live in Ethiopia than United States |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 11 | 273 | Ethiopia has 262 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with United States. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 12 | 134 | Ethiopia passport holders visit 122 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 72 | 1147 | Ethiopian hosts 1075 fewer foreign missions than United States. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from United States travel to Ethiopia in one year?
The number of visitors from United States visiting Ethiopia in 2018 was approximately 124,803.
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