Ethiopian Visa is not required for Central Africans
Stay Duration: 90 days
Entry Requirements
- Tourists from the Central African Republic can stay in Ethiopia by either applying for an e-visa or obtaining a visa on arrival only at the Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
- There are two different types of e-visa to be purchased. Central Africans visiting on a single-entry visa can stay up to three months while those visiting on a multiple entry visa allow for six months visiting period.
- Prospective visitors will also be required to have a passport valid for six months from the arrival date in Ethiopia, with at least two blank pages.
- Nationals of CAR are required to have a return or onward ticket, a copy of air ticket or itinerary, proof of sufficient funds to spend during their stay, preferably a bank statement.
- Central African minors travelling to Ethiopia must either be accompanied by a parent or guardian or apply for the unaccompanied minors form.
- Visitors to Ethiopia with pets must have an advanced authorization from the Ministry of Agriculture, a proof of current rabies vaccination and a health certificate that has been issued by a licensed veterinarian within 10 days of transport.
- The importation of Firearms and bullets are prohibited. An Import license is needed for the importation hunting guns.
- Tourists travelling from CAR are also required to show evidence of yellow fever vaccination. Visitors are however advised to be vaccinated for common illness 10 days before entering Ethiopia.
- Citizens of CAR will be required to show evidence of accommodation during the stay in Ethiopia, which can be a hotel reservation or an invitation from a host already in the country.
- Visitors can get to Ethiopia from any international airport in the Central African Republic. There are international airports in Bangui and Bocaranga.
- Ethiopian Airways, ASKY, RwandAir and Kenya Airways are some of the only carriers that fly from the Central African Republic to Ethiopia.
- The estimated flight time from the Central African Republic to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia is 7 hours, 35 minutes.
- The Predominant religion in Ethiopia is Christianity with denominations like Abrahamic, Ethiopian Orthodoxy, Pentay and Catholic. Aside from that, Islam and other indigenous religions are practised.
- The climate in Ethiopia is mild and tropical, so it is relatively hot throughout the year. It is best to visit during the dry season which is between October and June.
- There are two associated power socket and plug types in Ethiopia, which are type C and F. The standard supply voltage is 220 V, with a standard frequency of 50 Hz.
- Ethiopian Birr (ETB) is the official currency used in Ethiopia. Visitors can exchange their foreign currencies at various banks and exchange outlets in the country.
- Movement around in Ethiopia can be facilitated by buses, taxis, and trains.
- The official language of Ethiopia is Amharic. However, Oromo is a more generally spoken language. Other languages spoken in the country include Arabic and English.
- Ethiopia uses the East Africa Time (GMT+3). Ethiopia is two hours ahead of the Central African Republic.
- Tourists are advised to budget about $47 to spend on daily expenses while in Ethiopia.
- Some delicacies enjoyed in Ethiopia include injera (sourdough flatbread), tibs (sautéed meat chunks), shiro be kibbe (legume stew), berbere (typical spice blend) and kitfo (Ethiopian beef tartare).