Etiopía: qué saber antes del viaje
Lo esencial
- A visa is required. Apply through the official Ethiopian e-visa service before arrival for a 30-day single-entry tourist visa.
- Cards are mainly accepted by large hotels and selected businesses in Addis Ababa. ATMs outside cities are limited and may run out of cash.
Entrada y visados
British citizen passport: A visa is required. Apply through the official Ethiopian e-visa service before arrival for a 30-day single-entry tourist visa. Check the linked immigration guidance for other nationalities and purposes.
Formularios y permisos en línea
- Ethiopia tourist e-visa ↗ obligatorio
Apply at least 3 days before arrival. · GB tourists; consult the portal for other nationalities
Validez del pasaporte: At least 6 months after arrival; machine-readable passport.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: gov.uk ↗, evisa.gov.et ↗, evisa.gov.et ↗
Dinero
Se usa sobre todo efectivo. Las tarjetas se aceptan poco.
Apple Pay — sin datos · Google Pay — sin datos
- Cards are mainly accepted by large hotels and selected businesses in Addis Ababa. ATMs outside cities are limited and may run out of cash.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: travel.gc.ca ↗
Normas y prohibiciones
Leyes que los viajeros incumplen sin saberlo
- Check customs restrictions before bringing medicines, drones or wildlife products.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: gov.uk ↗, travel.gc.ca ↗
Cultura y ropa
Religión: Respect local religious traditions; ask before entering places of worship.
Ropa: Ask your hosts about appropriate clothing for community visits and religious sites.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: travel.gc.ca ↗
Clima
The main rainy season is June–September; floods and landslides can interrupt overland journeys.
Mes a mes
- enero: Jan: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
- febrero: Feb: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
- marzo: Mar: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
- abril: Apr: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
- mayo: May: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
- junio: Jun: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
- julio: Jul: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
- agosto: Aug: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
- septiembre: Sep: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
- octubre: Oct: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
- noviembre: Nov: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
- diciembre: Dec: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
Mejor temporada: Choose dates for your route using local forecasts and road-condition advice.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: travel.gc.ca ↗
Qué llevar
- Copies of travel documents
- An adapter compatible with your accommodation
- Medicines with their prescription documents
Práctico
Enchufes: Confirm socket type and supply voltage with your accommodation before packing.
Agua: Use a safe drinking-water supply; ask locally before drinking tap water.
Circulación: por la derecha
Seguro: Arrange insurance for your itinerary and planned activities, including medical evacuation where needed.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: tcs.ch ↗, travel.gc.ca ↗
Las normas de entrada cambian. Antes del viaje, consulta la web de la embajada o del servicio de inmigración del país.