Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Ethiopia?
Canadian citizens are eligible to apply for a visa on arrival when traveling to Ethiopia. The visa is issued directly at the entry point upon arrival.
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Updated: 11/03/2024.
Entry requirements
visa on arrival
Purpose of travel
Tourism
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Passport validity for travel to Ethiopia
Passport must be valid for 6 months on arrival.
Is it safe to travel to Ethiopia?
Ethiopia has a current risk level of 3.50 (out of 5). We highly recommend to reconsider your need to travel to Ethiopia. The safety index is derived from travel advisories issued by independent 8 sources.
Safety index is provided by www.travel-advisory.info: 11/03/2024.
Ethiopia customs rules
Duty-free allowance
Tobacco limit
Restricted to travellers 18 years and over. One of the following:
- 20 packs of cigarettes;
- or 250 grams of tobacco.
Bringing alcohol
- Restricted to travellers 18 years and over
- 2 litres of alcohol for non-frequent travellers;
- or 1 litre of alcohol for frequent travellers.
Cash limit
- Visitors may enter with up to ETB200.
- Any visitor importing more than US$3000 must declare it at the border.
Other Goods
- 500mL perfume.
- 100 grams of jewellery for non-frequent travellers, or 50 grams of jewellery for frequent travellers.
- Spices and butter to a maximum of 5kg each.
- Readymade clothes or garments such as shoes for personal use only.
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