<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;">[size= 13pt; font-family: Georgia,serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap]If you&rsquo;re taking an international trip and your flight has a stopover in [/size][size= 13pt; font-family: Georgia,serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap]Addis Ababa, Ethiopia[/size][size= 13pt; font-family: Georgia,serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap], you might be asking: [/size][size= 13pt; font-family: Georgia,serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap]Do I need a visa just to catch my connecting flight[/size][size= 13pt; font-family: Georgia,serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap]?[/size]

<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;">[size= 13pt; font-family: Georgia,serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap]<span style="border: none; display: inline-block; overflow: hidden; width: 624px; height: 351px;">[/size]</span>

<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;">[size= 13pt; font-family: Georgia,serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap]It&rsquo;s a very common question. Many travelers get confused when they see a layover in Addis Ababa on their ticket, especially since Ethiopia is a popular hub for flights between Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.[/size]

<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;">[size= 13pt; font-family: Georgia,serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap]The good news is &mdash; you may not always need a visa. But sometimes you do. It all depends on a few simple details like how long your layover is and whether you plan to leave the airport.[/size]

<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;">[size= 13pt; font-family: Georgia,serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap]In this guide, I&rsquo;ll explain in plain and simple words when you need a [/size][size= 13pt; font-family: Georgia,serif; color: #1155cc; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: underline; -webkit-text-decoration-skip: none; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap]transit e‑visa for Ethiopia[/size][size= 13pt; font-family: Georgia,serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap], when you don&rsquo;t, and how you can apply if you need one.[/size]

<h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 18pt; margin-bottom: 4pt;">[size= 17pt; font-family: Georgia,serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap]When You Do Not Need a Transit Visa[/size]</h2>
<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;">[size= 13pt; font-family: Georgia,serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap]Many passengers who are just changing flights in Addis Ababa [/size][size= 13pt; font-family: Georgia,serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap]do not need a transit visa[/size][size= 13pt; font-family: Georgia,serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap]. You can stay in the international transit area and wait for your next flight without any problems.[/size]

<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;">[size= 13pt; font-family: Georgia,serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap]Here&rsquo;s when you don&rsquo;t need one:[/size]

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<li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc; font-size: 13pt; font-family: Georgia,serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">
<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;">[size= 13pt; font-family: Georgia,serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap]Your next flight is on the [/size][size= 13pt; font-family: Georgia,serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap]same booking or ticket[/size][size= 13pt; font-family: Georgia,serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap].[/size][size= 13pt; font-family: Georgia,serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap]

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<li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc; font-size: 13pt; font-family: Georgia,serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">
<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;">[size= 13pt; font-family: Georgia,serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap]Your layover is [/size][size= 13pt; font-family: Georgia,serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap]less than 12 hours[/size][size= 13pt; font-family: Georgia,serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap].[/size][size= 13pt; font-family: Georgia,serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap]

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<li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc; font-size: 13pt; font-family: Georgia,serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">
<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;">[size= 13pt; font-family: Georgia,serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap]You stay [/size][size= 13pt; font-family: Georgia,serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap]inside the airport transit area[/size][size= 13pt; font-family: Georgia,serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap] and don&rsquo;t pass through immigration.[/size][size= 13pt; font-family: Georgia,serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap]

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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;">[size= 13pt; font-family: Georgia,serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap]For example, if you&rsquo;re flying from London to Nairobi with a 5‑hour layover in Addis Ababa, and your flights are on the same ticket, you won&rsquo;t need a transit visa. You&rsquo;ll just stay in the international departures area until your boarding time.[/size]

<h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 18pt; margin-bottom: 4pt;">[size= 17pt; font-family: Georgia,serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap]When You Do Need a Transit Visa[/size]</h2>
<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;">[size= 13pt; font-family: Georgia,serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap]In some cases, you&rsquo;ll need to apply for an [/size][size= 13pt; font-family: Georgia,serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap]Ethiopian transit e‑visa[/size][size= 13pt; font-family: Georgia,serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap]. This usually happens when your layover is long or when you need to pass immigration for any reason.[/size]

<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;">[size= 13pt; font-family: Georgia,serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap]You will need a transit visa if:[/size]

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<li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc; font-size: 13pt; font-family: Georgia,serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">
<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;">[size= 13pt; font-family: Georgia,serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap]Your layover is [/size][size= 13pt; font-family: Georgia,serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap]longer than 12 hours[/size][size= 13pt; font-family: Georgia,serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap]

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<li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc; font-size: 13pt; font-family: Georgia,serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">
<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;">[size= 13pt; font-family: Georgia,serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap]You want to [/size][size= 13pt; font-family: Georgia,serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap]leave the airport[/size][size= 13pt; font-family: Georgia,serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap] for sightseeing, a hotel stay, or just to explore Addis Ababa[/size][size= 13pt; font-family: Georgia,serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap]

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<li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc; font-size: 13pt; font-family: Georgia,serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">
<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;">[size= 13pt; font-family: Georgia,serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap]Your flights are on [/size][size= 13pt; font-family: Georgia,serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap]different tickets[/size][size= 13pt; font-family: Georgia,serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap], and you need to collect your baggage or re‑check in[/size][size= 13pt; font-family: Georgia,serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap]

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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;">[size= 13pt; font-family: Georgia,serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap]The Ethiopian transit e‑visa is usually valid for up to [/size][size= 13pt; font-family: Georgia,serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap]24 hours[/size][size= 13pt; font-family: Georgia,serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap] and is very easy to get online.[/size]

<h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 18pt; margin-bottom: 4pt;">[size= 17pt; font-family: Georgia,serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap]How to Apply for an Ethiopian Transit e-Visa[/size]</h2>
<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;">[size= 13pt; font-family: Georgia,serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap]The application process is simple, and you can do it completely online. Here&rsquo;s what you need to do:[/size]

<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;">[size= 13pt; font-family: Georgia,serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap]
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<ol style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; padding-inline-start: 48px;">
<li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: decimal; font-size: 13pt; font-family: Georgia,serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">
<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;">[size= 13pt; font-family: Georgia,serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap]Fill in the online form[/size][size= 13pt; font-family: Georgia,serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap]
[/size][size= 13pt; font-family: Georgia,serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap] Add your personal details, passport information, and travel dates.[/size][size= 13pt; font-family: Georgia,serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap]

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<li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: decimal; font-size: 13pt; font-family: Georgia,serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">
<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;">[size= 13pt; font-family: Georgia,serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap]Upload your documents[/size][size= 13pt; font-family: Georgia,serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap]
[/size][size= 13pt; font-family: Georgia,serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap] You&rsquo;ll need a scanned copy of your passport and a recent photo.[/size][size= 13pt; font-family: Georgia,serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap]

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<li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: decimal; font-size: 13pt; font-family: Georgia,serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">
<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;">[size= 13pt; font-family: Georgia,serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap]Pay the visa fee[/size][size= 13pt; font-family: Georgia,serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap]
[/size][size= 13pt; font-family: Georgia,serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap] Payment can be made online using a debit or credit card.[/size][size= 13pt; font-family: Georgia,serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap]

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<li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: decimal; font-size: 13pt; font-family: Georgia,serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">
<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;">[size= 13pt; font-family: Georgia,serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap]Receive your e‑Visa by email[/size][size= 13pt; font-family: Georgia,serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap]
[/size][size= 13pt; font-family: Georgia,serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap] Most travelers get it within a few days. Print it out or save it on your phone.[/size][size= 13pt; font-family: Georgia,serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap]

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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;">[size= 13pt; font-family: Georgia,serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap]