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Ethiopia visa for Costa Rican citizens
Entry requirement
Ethiopia requires a visa from Costa Rican citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Ethiopia visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Ethiopia visa?
Ethiopian e-Visa (evisa.gov.et)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Depends on the visa type: 30 or 90 days for tourists, up to 12 months for some business categories
- Fee
- US$62
- Processing time
- 3 days under normal circumstances
Apply on Ethiopian e-Visa (Immigration and Citizenship Service)
Ethiopia’s e-Visa costs US$62 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is evisa.gov.et. Processing time, as Ethiopia states it: 3 days under normal circumstances. Longest stay on the e-Visa: Depends on the visa type: 30 or 90 days for tourists, up to 12 months for some business categories.
Where to apply in Costa Rica
Ethiopia has no embassy or consulate in Costa Rica on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Ethiopian citizens travelling to Costa Rica
EthiopiaCosta Rica Visa required Costa Rica visa for citizens of Ethiopia
Travel advice for Ethiopia
- US State Department Level 3: Reconsider travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Costa Rica to Ethiopia, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Ethiopia at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 26 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Ethiopia (updated 30 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Ethiopia (updated 21 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Costa Rican citizens can stay in Ethiopia
Costa Rican citizens may stay in Ethiopia for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Ethiopia.
How Costa Rican citizens apply
The e-Visa for Ethiopia is applied for online on its official government portal; Costa Rican citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Ethiopia’s neighbours for Costa Rican citizens
Eritrea and Sudan require Costa Rican citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Ethiopian citizens travelling to Costa Rica
Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Costa Rica, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Ethiopia?
Ethiopia requires a visa from Costa Rican citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
How long can Costa Rican citizens stay in Ethiopia?
Costa Rican citizens can stay in Ethiopia for up to 90 days with an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of Ethiopia in Costa Rica?
No. Ethiopia has no embassy in Costa Rica.
How much does the Ethiopia e-Visa cost?
Ethiopia’s official sources give a standard fee of US$62 for the e-Visa. Processing time: 3 days under normal circumstances.
Do Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Costa Rica, obtained before travel.
Can Costa Rican citizens enter Ethiopia visa-free?
No; Costa Rican citizens need an e-Visa for Ethiopia.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.