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Nigeria passport holders: Single entry for Ethiopia. Fee: USD 82–202 (~USD 82–202). Processing: 3-5 working days (eVisa). Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
eVisa available for Nigerians. Tourist eVisa: USD 82 (~NGN 111,520) for 30-day single; USD 202 for 90-day. Visa-on-arrival also available at Addis Ababa Bole airport. Ethiopian Airlines major hub for Nigeria-Africa-Asia travel — Lagos/Abuja-ADD daily flights.
Visa types: eVisa (Tourist 30/90 days, single entry); Visa-on-Arrival at Bole airport; Tourist Visa (embassy multi-entry); Business Visa; Work Visa; Student; Family; Transit; Diplomatic.
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Validity: 90 days from issue. Max Stay: 30 or 90 days based on visa.
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, 2 blank pages); Online application; Digital photo; Return ticket; Hotel booking; Bank statement (USD 50/day); Yellow Fever cert (carried); Travel insurance recommended; NIN; For Business: Ethiopian entity invitation.
Visa types (1)
eVisa available for Nigerians. Tourist eVisa: USD 82 (~NGN 111,520) for 30-day single; USD 202 for 90-day. Visa-on-arrival also available at Addis Ababa Bole airport. Ethiopian Airlines major hub for Nigeria-Africa-Asia travel — Lagos/Abuja-ADD daily flights.
Common rejection reasons
Common NG entry issues (LOW rate): (1) Yellow Fever cert verification; (2) Insufficient funds; (3) Past Africa overstay history; (4) Tigray-region travel restrictions; (5) Document inconsistencies; (6) Ethiopian Airlines layover misuse flagged — Nigerians using ADD transit to claim asylum; (7) Direct embassy in Abuja makes process easier.
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