Data verified
Bangladesh passport holders: Single entry for Ethiopia. Fee: USD 62–152 (~USD 62–152). Processing: 3 working days. Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
eVisa available, fee REDUCED versus prior DB record. Per the official eVisa portal's current fee table: Tourist eVisa (single entry) is USD 62 for 30 days (was USD 82) or USD 152 for 90 days (was USD 202). Business and Related Studies Visa (BRV) is USD 152 for single-entry 30 days, or USD 202 for the 90-day (multi-entry) tier. Eligibility: 'Citizens of all countries in the globe' per the official portal, so Bangladesh is included. Apply online; processing ~3 working days; no interview. Yellow Fever certificate required if arriving from an endemic area.
Visa types: eVisa (Tourist-VT, 30/90-day single entry); Business and Related Studies Visa (BRV, 30-day single / 90-day multi-entry); Journalist Visa (USD 152, 30-day single); International Organizations/Embassies Work Visa (USD 52, 1 month single); Investment Visa; Student Visa; Transit; Diplomatic/Official. eVisa portal: evisa.gov.et (official Ethiopian government site).
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
eVisa validity begins from intended entry date. Max Stay: 30 days (USD 62 tier) or 90 days (USD 152 tier), single entry.
Extension possibleConditional
Overstay penalty: Per-day fine + possible re-entry ban — verify with destination immigration authority
How to apply
Requirements
Passport & photo
Required documents: Valid passport (6+ months); Online application at ethiopianevisa.com; Recent digital photo (white background); Hotel booking OR invitation letter; Return ticket; Bank statement; Yellow Fever vaccination if from endemic area; Travel insurance; For Business: invitation from Ethiopian company OR investment certificate.
Visa types (2)
eVisa available and now cheaper: USD 62 (30-day single) / USD 152 (90-day single), per the official Ethiopian government eVisa portal. Eligible for citizens of all countries.
Ethiopia Business and Related Studies Visa (BRV) — online eVisa. Requires bank statement, company profile, application letter in addition to standard documents.
Common rejection reasons
Common BD rejections: (1) Hotel booking / invitation letter weak; (2) Inadequate financial proof; (3) Yellow Fever cert if from endemic area; (4) For Business: invitation from Ethiopian company or investment certificate required; (5) Inconsistent travel purpose; (6) Apply at least 3 working days before travel.
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