Ethiopian Visa is not required for Tanzanians

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

• Tanzania citizens can visit Ethiopia with an e-visa or obtain a visa on arrival for a stay duration of 90 days at the Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
• The type of e-visa which can be obtained by visitors varies. Tanzanians visiting on a single-entry visa can stay up to three months while visits on a multiple entry visa allow for six months visiting period. 
• Citizens of Tanzania visiting Ethiopia can extend their visa at the head office of the main department of Immigration and Nationality Affairs in Addis Ababa.
• They are required to possess a passport with at least  for six months validity from the arrival date in Ethiopia.
• The passport must have at least two blank pages.
• They are also required to have a valid return or onward ticket as well as proof of sufficient funds to spend during their stay which could be in form of a bank statement.
• Tourists below 18 years hoping to travel to Ethiopia must either be accompanied by a parent or guardian or apply for the unaccompanied minors form.
• Tourists from Tanzania will be required to show proof of yellow fever vaccination issued no more than 10 days prior to arrival in Ethiopia. 
• Tanzania citizens visiting Ethiopia with pets must have an advanced authorization from the Ministry of Agriculture as well as a proof of current rabies vaccination and a health certificate that has been issued by a licensed veterinarian 10 days before arrival in Ethiopia. 
• Travellers are required to provide a confirmation of accommodation during their stay in Ethiopia. This could be in form of a confirmed hotel booking or letter from an Ethiopian host.
• Visitors can get to Ethiopia from any international airport in Tanzania. There are international airports in Dar es Salaam and Mwanza.
• Ethiopian Airways, Precision Air and Kenya Airways are some of the carriers that fly from Tanzania to Ethiopia.
• The estimated flight time from Dar es Salaam to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia is 2 hours, 50 minutes and from Mwanza, it is 6 hours, 40 minutes.
• Ethiopia is the second most populous country in Africa.
• 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.
• The dominant religion in Ethiopia is Christianity.However, Islam and other indigenous religions are practiced.
•  Amharic and Oromo are the two major languages of Ethiopia. Other languages spoken in the country include Arabic and English.
• 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.
• 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.
• Ethiopia uses the East Africa Time (GMT+3) which is why there is no time difference between Tanzania and Ethiopia.
• Getting around in Ethiopia can be facilitated by buses, taxis, and trains.
• 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).
• In Ethiopia, it is customary to bow when introduced to someone who is older or has a senior position.