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Understanding your visa terms for travel to Ethiopia
Apply for Ethiopia eVisa NowTwo important concepts you need to understand
When you receive your Ethiopia eVisa, it's crucial to understand the difference between the visa's validity period and your permitted duration of stay. These are two separate timeframes that govern when you can enter Ethiopia and how long you can remain.
Confusing these two terms can lead to overstaying your visa or missing your entry window, both of which can cause serious travel complications.
The validity period is the timeframe during which you must enter Ethiopia. It starts from the date your eVisa is issued, not from your entry date.
If you don't enter Ethiopia within the validity period, your eVisa expires and you'll need to apply for a new one.
Issue Date: January 1, 2026
Validity: 30 days
Must Enter By: January 31, 2026
If you enter on January 15, you still have a valid eVisa. If you try to enter on February 2, your eVisa has expired.
The validity period is about when you can enter, not how long you can stay.
The duration of stay is how long you can remain in Ethiopia once you enter. This period begins on your entry date, not the visa issue date.
You must leave Ethiopia before your permitted stay expires. Learn about different visa types and their durations.
Entry Date: January 15, 2026
Duration of Stay: 30 days
Must Leave By: February 14, 2026
Regardless of when your eVisa was issued, your 30-day stay begins when you enter Ethiopia. You must depart by February 14.
If you need to stay longer, you may apply for an extension before your current visa expires.
| Scenario | Issue Date | Validity | Entry Date | Stay Duration | Must Leave By |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Entry | Jan 1 | 30 days | Jan 5 | 30 days | Feb 4 |
| Mid-Period Entry | Jan 1 | 30 days | Jan 15 | 30 days | Feb 14 |
| Late Entry | Jan 1 | 30 days | Jan 30 | 30 days | Mar 1 |
| 90-Day Stay | Jan 1 | 90 days | Feb 1 | 90 days | May 2 |
No, Ethiopia eVisas are single-entry only. Once you leave Ethiopia, your eVisa becomes invalid, even if you haven't used your full duration of stay. If you need to return, you must apply for a new eVisa.
Overstaying your eVisa can result in fines, deportation, and future entry bans. If you need to stay longer than your permitted duration, apply for an extension at the Main Department for Immigration and Nationality Affairs in Addis Ababa before your current visa expires.
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