Ethiopian Visa is not required for Ivorians
Stay Duration: 90 days
Entry Requirements
- Ivorians intending to visit Ethiopia can obtain visa on arrival valid for 90 days.
- Visas can be obtained at the Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
- Visitors are required to have a passport valid for a minimum of 6 months from the date of arrival into Ethiopia.
- The passport should have at least a blank page for entry stamps.
- Ivorians who wish to stay beyond the stipulated number of days should renew their visa at the head office of the main department for Immigration and Nationality Affairs, Addis Ababa.
- They are also required to possess 2 passport photographs.
- Visitors must provide proof of accommodation for their entire stay in Ethiopia. This could be in the form of a confirmed hotel booking or an invitation letter from a host living in the country.
- They are also required to provide proof of sufficient funds to cover their expenses throughout their stay in Ethiopia, usually in form of a bank statement.
- There are restrictions on the amount of local and foreign currencies brought into the country.
- Visitors are not expected to pay any airport tax upon arrival.
- The estimated flight time from Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia is 6 hours, 23 minutes.
- Ethiopia uses the East Africa Time (GMT+3), which makes Ivory Coast 3 hours behind Ethiopia.
- The official currency used in Ethiopia is the Ethiopian Birr (ETB).
- The climate in Ethiopia varies with altitude and the different topographical regions.
- Ethiopia is a predominantly Christian country. However, there is also a large Muslim population.
- Amharic and Oromo are the 2 principal languages of Ethiopia. However, English, Arabic, French and Italian are widely spoken by Ethiopians.
- For Ethiopia, there are two power plugs in use; type C and F. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
- In Ethiopia, it is customary to bow when introduced to someone who is older or has a more senior position.
- The Yeha Temple, Gondar Castles and the Blue Nile Falls are places tourists should consider visiting while in Ethiopia.
- Ethiopian dishes are one of Africa’s best kept secrets. Some essential dishes include: Tibs,Beyainatu (a meal of vegetables, curries, potatoes and lentil stews) and Asa.
- Ethiopia is the second most populous countries in Africa.
- The country is home to the world’s rarest carnivore: the Ethiopian Wolf.