At the airport
- Present your printed copy of the e-visa, an original passport and Yellow Fever certificate to the immigration offices.
- Upon arrival, the visa is valid for 3 months in the country and can’t be used at any circumstance to re-enter Ethiopia.
- As you enter the airport building, you will have to pass through a security check screen.
Internet access
- Ensure that your phone is carrier unlocked
- Upon arrival at the airport, register your phone at the Ethio-telecom office located on your right-hand side after picking your bags.
Currency and exchange rate
- Ethiopian birr is the local currency used in the country.
- Notes available are of 100, 50, 10, 5 and 1 denominations.
- At the airport, any foreign currency can be exchanged in authorized hotels and banks.
- ETB 3,000 is equivalent to $100.
- Banking hours run from 8am to 5pm on Mondays to Fridays and 8am to 11am on Saturdays.
Transport and accomodation
- Ethiopian airline provides a free transport service by a shuttle to a hotel of your choice when requested.
- There are nice and affordable hotels with accommodation near Addis Ababa International airport such as Bole Skygate Hotel, Hotel Lobelia, Sapphire Addis and Ethiopian Skylight Hotel.
Emergency and safety information
- Always carry a copy of your passport and keep it safe.
- Avoid walking on your own during the night in major cities.
- Be vigilant of pick-pockets in crowded areas.
