Romania→Ethiopia
Romania to Ethiopia
What should I do before I travel?
Before you travel you must apply for an electronic visa (e-visa) online in advance. You may also obtain the same permission at an Ethiopian embassy or consulate or at an immigration office. Ethiopia maintains an embassy or consulate in Romania, so you can complete any embassy or consular application without leaving Romania.
Carry your passport when you apply and when you travel; the passport is the accepted travel document.
Yellow fever vaccination is mandatory for entry to Ethiopia. Arrange the vaccination before travel so you have the required certificate with you.
Purchasing travel insurance is recommended for your trip, although it is not a condition of entry.
What happens at the border?
Present your passport and your electronic visa (or other issued permission) to the immigration officer on arrival if requested. Also present your yellow fever vaccination certificate when asked.
No arrival registration or entry card is recorded as required for this route.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to travel to Ethiopia with a Romanian passport?
Romanian citizens require a visa to enter Ethiopia for tourism.
Can I get the visa on arrival or do I need to apply before I go?
You must obtain an electronic visa (e-visa) applied for online in advance; the e-visa is a required permission for travel to Ethiopia.
What travel document do I need to enter Ethiopia?
The travel document accepted for entry is an ordinary passport.
Do I need any vaccinations to enter Ethiopia?
Yellow fever vaccination is mandatory for travellers to Ethiopia.
Where can I apply for the Ethiopian e-visa if I live in Romania?
You can apply for the required permission online, at an Ethiopian embassy or consulate, or at an immigration office; Ethiopia maintains an embassy or consulate in Romania, so you can apply without leaving Romania.
Do I have to buy travel insurance to enter Ethiopia?
Travel insurance is recommended for travel to Ethiopia but it is not a condition of entry.
Where can I check the official rules?
When was this last checked?
Our checker last confirmed these requirements on August 14, 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
You need a valid passport.
- 3Get the required vaccinations
Yellow Fever
- 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: Ethiopia — 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.
Open the guide
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