Costa Rica passport → Ethiopia

Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Ethiopia?

eVisa (apply online)90 days

Costa Rican passport holders need an eVisa for Ethiopia for up to 90 days. You apply and pay online before you travel.

What this means for your trip

Apply through the official channel (the government portal, or the airline or agent it names) and keep a printed copy of the approval.
Processing usually takes a few working days; apply at least two weeks ahead.
Check that the eVisa type matches your purpose of travel.

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Ethiopia at a glance

Capital: Addis Ababa
Currency: Ethiopian birr (ETB)
Languages: Amharic
Calling code: +251
Region: Eastern Africa

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Ethiopia for other passports

Costa RicaeVisa90 days
IndiaVisa on arrival90 days
United StatesVisa on arrival90 days
United KingdomVisa on arrival90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa on arrival90 days
ChinaVisa on arrival90 days
SingaporeVisa on arrival90 days
PakistaneVisa90 days
BangladesheVisa90 days
Sri LankaeVisa90 days
NepaleVisa90 days
NigeriaVisa on arrival90 days
PhilippinesVisa on arrival90 days

Nearby in Eastern Africa for Costa Rican passport holders

MauritiusVisa-free90 days
ZambiaVisa-free90 days
BurundiVisa on arrival30 days
ComorosVisa on arrival45 days
MadagascarVisa on arrival90 days
MalawiVisa on arrival30 days
MozambiqueVisa on arrival30 days
RwandaVisa on arrival30 days

Common questions

Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Ethiopia?

Costa Rican passport holders need an eVisa for Ethiopia for up to 90 days. You apply and pay online before you travel.

How long can Costa Rican citizens stay in Ethiopia?

Up to 90 days under the current evisa rule. Longer stays need a different visa.

Can Costa Rican citizens get a visa on arrival in Ethiopia?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can Costa Rican citizens visit without a visa?

131 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Costa Rica passport ranks #25 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.