This page was last updated on 03 November, 2021.
At a Glance
Most travelers from United States are allowed to enter Ethiopia, but there are restrictions.
Source: Ethiopian Immigration Services
Ethiopia: Open for Travel
Travel is allowed with restrictions
Travelers are allowed to transit through and enter Ethiopia. Please check the documentation, quarantine, and/or testing requirements before traveling.
Source: Ethiopian Immigration Services
Quarantine-Free
No quarantine required for vaccinated travelers
Vaccinated travelers with valid proof of full vaccination are not required to quarantine on arrival.
Source: Ethiopian Immigration Services
COVID-19 test required
Proof of negative COVID-19 test results
Travelers must have a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test result. The test must be taken a maximum of 120 hours before arrival in Ethiopia.
Details and Exemptions:This requirement does not apply to:
-Travelers under the age of 10;
-Travelers in transit.
Source: Ethiopian Immigration Services
Masks are required
Masks are mandatory in public
Travelers must wear masks while in public places, including airports and on public transportation.
Details and Exemptions:This requirement does not apply to:
-Travelers under the age of 6.
Source: Ethiopian Immigration Services
Other Things to Take Note Of
Health screening on arrival
Temperature screening is required for all travelers on arrival in Ethiopia.
Source: Ethiopian Immigration Services
Required Documents for your Trip
Mandatory proof of vaccination
Vaccinated travelers must have proof of having received all doses.
Source: Ethiopian Immigration Services
Mandatory app for COVID-19 test results validation
All travelers arriving in, departing from, or transiting through Ethiopia must validate their COVID-19 RT-PCR test via the Africa Union Trusted Travel or UNDP Global Haven apps.
Source: UK Embassy for Ethiopia
Document: Complete Online
Document: Complete Online
