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Ethiopia Travel

Ethiopia Travel - Ethiopia is in North Eastern Africa bordering Sudan in the north and north-west, Eritrea in the north and north-east, Djibouti in the east, Somalia to the east and south east and Kenya in the south. Ethiopia has some of the highest and most stunning mountains on the African continent - the Simien mountains, and the lowest flats - the Danakil depression. However, the most distinctive feature is the Great Rift Valley, which runs through the entire length of the country.

Ethiopia Travel Facts

Formerly: Abyssinia
Capital: Addis Ababa
Area: 1,127,127 km2
Population: 74,777,981
Language: Amharic, Oromo, Tigrinya Guaragigna, Somali, Arabic, other local languages, English
Currency: Birr (ETB)
Electricity: 220V/50Hz (European & Italian plugs)

Ethiopia Map

Getting To Ethiopia

Air France operates from Paris to Addis Ababa.

British Midland operates from UK to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Ethiopian Airlines operates to/from many international & domestic destinations.

Lufthansa operates from Frankfurt to Addis Ababa.

United Airlines operates from New York to Addis Ababa.

KLM operates from Amsterdam to Addis Ababa. Remember you will need the Dutch Consent document for transit in Amsterdam.

Ethiopia Travel Health

Vaccinations/boosters are strongly recommended for:

Prophylactic precautions are strongly recommended for:

Malaria

Other health hazards:

All hepatitis strains are endemic.
Bilharzia is present in fresh water.
Outbreaks of Meningitis may occur.
Food and drink contamination.

Ethiopia Visa

Ethiopia visa and passport information includes all application instructions and visa application form downloads.

Visa and Passport Requirements For US & UK Citizens

Submit your Passport, must be valid at least 6 months beyond intended stay
2 Visa Application Forms, fully completed and signed
Forms must be completed in BLOCK capitals and in black or blue ink only.
1 Recent passport-type photographs - Passport size, (45mm x 35mm), in colour, signed by the applicant on the back in block capitals, full face, without sunglasses, hat or other head covering, (unless for ethnic or religious reasons)
Paper-clip photograph to the form
Copy of round trip airline tickets, or itinerary, or letter of confirmation from travel agent
Consular Fee: $70.00 per tourist visa
Consular Fee: £18.00 per tourist visa

Application Forms