Lithuania→Ethiopia
Lithuania to Ethiopia
Do I need a visa for Ethiopia?
A Lithuanian citizen must have a visa for Ethiopia and it must be obtained before departure. The permission takes the form of a physical visa issued by Ethiopian authorities. This tourist entry does not permit paid work or study.
Which documents do I need?
You must travel on a Lithuanian passport. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. A national identity card, a driving licence and a temporary passport are not accepted for entry on this route.
Are vaccinations required for Ethiopia?
No vaccination is mandatory for all travellers to Ethiopia. Yellow fever vaccination is required only for travellers older than nine months arriving from yellow-fever-endemic countries or after transiting more than twelve hours through an endemic area.
Vaccinations recommended for travellers include yellow fever, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, meningococcal disease and a tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis (Tdap) booster for adults.
How long can I stay, and can I extend it?
The permitted length of stay on the Ethiopian visa varies by case and is not stated here.
Paid work and study are not allowed on a tourist entry.
Can children travel on this route?
Children under 18 travel on the same accepted document—a passport—and do not need any additional parental-consent letters or notarised permissions for this tourist route.
Do I need travel insurance?
Travel insurance is recommended but it is not a condition of entry to Ethiopia. Because medical services can be limited, it is advisable to have cover that includes treatment abroad and medical evacuation or repatriation.
Where do I get the visa?
The visa application is made through the official Ethiopian application portal provided by the Ethiopian authorities; the link to that portal is shown on this page. Although the official portal handles applications, the closest Lithuanian embassy for consular assistance relating to travel is the Lithuanian Embassy in Cairo.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use my national ID, driving licence or temporary passport instead of a passport?
You must travel on a Lithuanian passport. Identity cards, driving licences and temporary passports are not accepted for entry to Ethiopia on this route.
How long must my passport be valid?
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date you enter Ethiopia. Make sure the passport used to apply for and board on your trip meets that rule.
Will I have to show bank statements or cash on arrival?
No proof of funds is required on this route; you will not be asked to show bank statements or cash as a condition of entry to Ethiopia.
Are any vaccinations required?
No vaccinations are mandatory for all travellers. Yellow fever vaccination is required only for travellers older than nine months arriving from yellow-fever-endemic countries or after transiting for more than twelve hours through an endemic area.
Which vaccines are recommended before travel?
Recommended vaccinations include yellow fever (as noted for travellers from endemic areas), hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, meningococcal disease and a tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis (Tdap) booster for adults.
What documents do children need?
Children under 18 travelling to Ethiopia need the same accepted travel document—a passport—and no extra parental-consent letters or notarised permissions are required for this route.
Who do I contact for consular help while in Ethiopia?
If Lithuania has no diplomatic mission in Ethiopia, you may contact the nearest Lithuanian embassy (in Cairo) for consular help. EU citizens may also request consular assistance from any other EU member state's diplomatic post where appropriate.
Do I have to register on arrival or fill in an entry card?
An arrival registration or entry card is not required for travellers on this route; you do not need to complete an entry card on arrival.
What if I have questions about visa issuance or entry conditions?
If you have visa questions beyond the portal — for example, about specific entry conditions — consult the Ethiopian diplomatic mission guidance linked from the official portal or the embassy information referenced by this guidance.
Does a long airport transit through an endemic country affect vaccination rules?
If you transit through a yellow-fever-endemic area for more than twelve hours by air, you may be treated as arriving from an endemic area and the yellow fever vaccination requirement can apply.
What will I hold once my application is approved?
The official application process is handled through the Ethiopian government portal; once approved you will receive a physical visa issued by the appropriate Ethiopian authorities or mission.
What should my travel insurance cover?
Because Ethiopia has limited medical services in places, choose travel insurance that covers overseas medical treatment and medical evacuation or repatriation rather than relying on local facilities.
Where can I check the official rules?
When was this last checked?
Our checker last confirmed these requirements on August 31, 2026. Entry rules can change without notice, so confirm against the official source below before you travel.
Before you travel
- 1Apply before you travel
Apply before you book. Processing times vary, and a refusal cannot be appealed at the border.
Apply on the official site - 2Check your passport
Your passport must stay valid for 6 months beyond your trip.
- Travel insurance
Not required upon entry, but medical treatment is paid for by travelers — it's advisable to have a policy covering medical expenses and repatriation.
- Save your embassy’s contact
Your nearest mission: Egypt — worth having if your documents are lost.
Open the embassy page - Read our travel guides
Local knowledge, seasons and customs — things they won't check at the border but that your trip depends on. Everything you need to know.
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More about Ethiopia
Africa
- Capital
- Addis Ababa
- Currency
- Ethiopian Birr (ETB)
- Known for
- Ancient history, Coffee, Diverse landscapes
- Food
- Injera, Doro Wat, Kitfo
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