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Ethiopia

Everything to have & know before you land in Ethiopia.

🧭 Quick facts

1 USD = 161 ETB
Local time —
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Dial +251
Drives right
Plug C, F · ~230V

↻ Rate refreshed today · Exchange rate is indicative, updated daily.

🗓️ When it's busiest

Events per month — peak around September.

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📄 Entry — your passport

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eVisa RequiredRequired📄 Entry & DocsMost nationalities must obtain online visa before arrivalSource · Ethiopian Immigrationofficial site
Yellow Fever VaccinationRequired💉 HealthMandatory vaccination for entry from certain countriesSource · CDC Travel Health Recommendations

Health notices, live

Level 2 — Marburg virus disease- Ethiopia

CDC Travel Health Notices + WHO Disease Outbreak News — consult a travel clinic; the official sources prevail

Water PrecautionsRequired💉 HealthOnly drink bottled or boiled water
Travel Health InsuranceRecommended💉 HealthMedical facilities are limited outside major cities
Last reviewed 2026-06-24. Entry, health and safety rules change — always confirm with official sources (and a travel clinic for vaccines) before you travel.
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Safety & alerts — Ethiopia

Trip-readiness signal · indicative only

Level 3

Reconsider travel

There was no change to the advisory level or risk indicators. Areas of increased risk were modified to reflect current travel restrictions for U.S. embassy personnel. Advisory summary was updated. Reconsider travel to Ethiopia due to unrest, crime, kidnapping, terrorism, landmines, communications disruptions, and exit bans. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do Not Tr

Read the full advisory

Indicative information aggregated from public sources (U.S. State Dept · GDELT). Always check your government's official travel advisory before travelling. Advisory updated 9/12/2026.