Ethiopia E-Visa for Nigerians 2026: $62 Online — No Visa on Arrival

Quick Facts

Requirement E-Visa

Visa Fee NGN 82,000 (~$62)

Processing Time 3–5 working days

Appointment Wait ~ weeks

Stay Duration Up to 30 days

E-Visa Available online

Ethiopia is straightforward for Nigerians provided the e-visa is arranged first — USD 62 online, and Addis Ababa (ADD) is a major African hub. Ethiopian Airlines flies direct Lagos (LOS)–Addis Ababa.

Key Warnings

Ethiopia's visa on arrival excludes Nigerian passports. Apply at evisa.gov.et before you fly, and carry the approved e-visa rather than the payment receipt — the airline checks at boarding.
Use evisa.gov.et and nothing else. Ethiopia publishes a list of lookalike sites it has no agreement with, and payments made through them are not recoverable.
Ethiopian Airlines direct Lagos-Addis Ababa flights are very popular and book out quickly during peak seasons (December, Easter, summer). Book flights early.
Addis Ababa sits at 2,355 metres altitude. Some travellers experience mild altitude sickness in the first 24 hours — stay hydrated and rest on arrival.

Insider Tips

The 90-day e-visa costs USD 152 against USD 62 for 30 days — worth it only if you genuinely need the time. For a short visit plus onward travel, the 30-day visa and a return through Addis usually cost less.
Ethiopian Airlines' home hub at ADD makes it one of the cheapest transit points in Africa. Check fares from Lagos through Addis Ababa to other African or Asian destinations — they are often the best value.
Lalibela (rock-hewn churches), the Simien Mountains, and the Danakil Depression are world-class sights. A 90-day visa gives enough time to see Ethiopia properly and recover from the altitude.

Step-by-Step Guide

Apply for the e-visa at evisa.gov.et
This is the only route for a Nigerian passport — Ethiopia's visa on arrival excludes Nigeria. Apply at least a week before the flight. Ethiopia publishes a list of lookalike sites it has no agreement with; use evisa.gov.et and nothing else.
Upload a clean passport scan and photograph
Full-page scan of the bio page, passport valid six months beyond arrival, and a photograph against a plain background. The application is screened before a human sees it, so a poor scan is refused on format alone.
Pay and wait for the approval itself
USD 62 for 30 days or USD 152 for 90, by card. Wait for the approved e-visa, not the payment receipt — Ethiopian Airlines refuses boarding to passengers carrying proof of payment only.
Carry the yellow fever certificate
Nigeria is endemic and Ethiopia requires a valid certificate from travellers arriving from endemic countries. It is checked on arrival.
Fly to Addis Ababa and use the e-visa lane
Ethiopian Airlines flies Lagos to Addis Ababa direct in about four and a half hours. Present the printed approval with the passport at the e-visa lane at Bole.

Required Documents

Valid Nigerian passport (6+ months validity) Must be valid at least 6 months beyond your date of entry.
Confirmed return or onward ticket Checked at the border and often at check-in.

Latest Updates

2026-09

Correction: Ethiopia's tourist visa is USD 62 for 30 days, USD 152 for 90

Ethiopia's official e-visa portal lists the tourist visa at USD 62 for a single-entry 30-day stay and USD 152 for a single-entry 90-day stay. The 30-day fee has been USD 62 since August 2024, when it was cut from USD 82. This page previously quoted USD 52, which was out of date. Extensions are charged separately — USD 102 and USD 302 respectively.

2026-09

Ethiopia's visa on arrival excludes Nigerian passports

Ethiopia grants visas on arrival to African Union nationals with five named exclusions — Egypt, Eritrea, Libya, Nigeria and Sudan. Ethiopia's own e-visa portal offers no visa-on-arrival route at all, and Ethiopian Airlines tells passengers that arriving with proof of payment rather than an approved e-visa means being refused entry. This page previously described paying at the counter at Bole.

2026-04

Free stopover entry for Ethiopian Airlines transit passengers

Ethiopia approved a stopover tourism policy in April 2026 letting Ethiopian Airlines passengers with layovers between 24 hours and 7 days leave Bole and enter the country without a visa fee. It applies to the airline's own connections, so confirm eligibility with Ethiopian Airlines when booking rather than assuming it covers your itinerary.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Nigerians get an Ethiopian visa on arrival?

No. Ethiopia issues visas on arrival to African Union nationals but names five exclusions — Egypt, Eritrea, Libya, Nigeria and Sudan. Apply for the e-visa at evisa.gov.et at least a week before the flight. Wait for the approval itself: Ethiopian Airlines refuses boarding to passengers who have only a payment receipt.

Can Nigerians get a 90-day Ethiopia visa?

Yes. Ethiopia's portal lists a single-entry 90-day tourist visa at USD 152 (about ₦202,000) alongside the 30-day visa at USD 62 (about ₦82,000). Choose by how long you will actually stay — the 90-day option costs more than twice as much.

Are there direct flights from Lagos to Addis Ababa?

Yes. Ethiopian Airlines operates direct flights from Lagos (LOS) to Addis Ababa Bole International (ADD). Flight time is approximately 4.5 hours. Ethiopian Airlines is Africa's largest carrier and ADD is its main hub — connections from Addis Ababa to the rest of Africa, Asia, and Europe are excellent.

Is altitude sickness a concern for Nigerians visiting Addis Ababa?

Addis Ababa sits at approximately 2,355 metres above sea level — significantly higher than Lagos or any Nigerian city. Some travellers experience mild symptoms (headache, fatigue, shortness of breath) in the first 24–48 hours. Rest on arrival, drink plenty of water, and avoid alcohol. Symptoms typically resolve within a day. Consult a doctor before travel if you have heart or respiratory conditions.

Data Sources & Verification

Last verified: September 2026

Ethiopia E-Visa for Nigerian Passport Holders (2026)