Ethiopia visit visa for Pakistan passport holders

Ethiopia offers a tourist e-Visa that Pakistani passport holders can apply for online. The Immigration and Citizenship Service runs the official portal at evisa.gov.et and states that citizens of all countries are eligible for the tourist visa if they meet the requirements. The tourist e-Visa is a single-entry visa for tourism or other non-business purposes only. Book your preferred entry date carefully on the form, because the visa validity starts from that intended entry date.

Fees on the official tourist information page are clear: US$62 for a 30-day single-entry visa and US$152 for a 90-day single-entry visa. Validity starts counting from the date you intend to enter Ethiopia. Under normal circumstances processing takes three days, so the portal asks you to apply at least three days before arrival. Build in a little extra time in case of payment or document checks. Write down the reference number from your confirmation email so you can use the portal status check if the decision email is delayed.

Mandatory uploads are simple: a recent passport-size photo and a passport valid for at least six months from your intended entry date. Pay only on the official site. The portal warns about unofficial websites; use evisa.gov.et and the support address published there if something goes wrong. Name spellings must match the passport exactly, including middle names, because corrections after payment usually mean a fresh application.

You can request an extension before the visa expires. Online extension is available when one to 15 days remain; longer overstays need an in-person visit to the Immigration and Citizenship Service head office in Addis Ababa. Extension fees on the same page are US$102 for a 30-day visa and US$302 for a 90-day visa. Staying beyond the validity without extending can lead to fines and legal penalties. Keep your application email address active until you receive the decision, and check spam folders for payment and status messages. If you applied for the wrong category, start a new tourist application rather than travelling on an unsuitable visa type.

Print or save your approved e-Visa and carry the same passport you used to apply. Ethiopia does not publish an official approval or refusal rate for Pakistani applicants. If your plans are business rather than tourism, choose the correct visa category on the portal instead of the tourist option. On arrival, immigration officers may still ask about your hotel and return plans even when the e-Visa is approved. Carry the same passport used in the application, a printed e-Visa and proof of onward travel. Fees and stay lengths on this page come from the official tourist information table on evisa.gov.et as checked on 5 October 2026.