Ethiopia Visa Requirements
For 🇮🇹 Italy passport holders
Entry Requirements
Passport Validity
6 months beyond stay
Blank Pages
At least 1 page required
Multiple Entry
Single entry
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
Travel Essentials
Health & Safety
Safety Rating
Vaccinations
Hepatitis A and B, typhoid, rabies, malaria prophylaxis for some areas.
Tap Water
Bottled water recommended
Safety Tips
Check current travel advisories - some regions have conflict. Addis Ababa is generally safe with standard precautions. Northern historic route is usually safe. Avoid border areas with Eritrea, Somalia, Sudan.
Money & Costs
Currency
Br Ethiopian Birr (ETB)
Daily Budget (USD)
Budget: $30 · Mid: $80 · Luxury: $200+
Tipping
Tipping 10% is appreciated in restaurants. Tip guides and drivers.
Practical Info
Power
Type C, E, F, L, 220V
Driving
Right side
Emergency
991 (police), 939 (fire), 907 (ambulance)
Getting There
Main Airports
Axum (AXU) · Addis Ababa (ADD) · Lalibela (LLI)
Culture & Travel Tips
Best Time to Visit
October to March is dry season with pleasant temperatures. Lalibela is best January for Timkat festival. June to September is rainy. The Omo Valley is best visited in dry season.
Cultural Notes
Ethiopia was never colonized and maintains unique traditions. Ethiopian Orthodox Christianity has ancient roots. Hospitality is important - sharing food is common. Modest dress is expected at religious sites.
Insider Tips
Ethiopia uses its own calendar (13 months, 7 years behind). Ethiopian time is 6 hours different from international time. Coffee culture originated here - the ceremony is sacred. Carry cash - cards are rarely accepted.