Kenya vs Ethiopia eVisa: Safari Parks or Highlands?
Choosing between Kenya and Ethiopia means weighing classic safari parks against highland culture and ancient history.
Fees and processing below come from the same product data used on Pricing and Apply — not third-party quotes. Confirm eligibility on each destination hub before you start.
Kenya5 working daysUS$ 65Best for: Wildlife parks and beach add-ons
Capital · Nairobi
Ethiopia3 working daysUS$ 112Best for: Highland culture, history, and scenery
Capital · Addis Ababa
How to use this comparison
Choosing between Kenya and Ethiopia means weighing classic safari parks against highland culture and ancient history.
Start with the fee snapshot, then scan trip-fit notes. Open each destination hub for requirements and nationality rules before applying, or run the visa requirements checker.
Government fees shown are minimums from our product data and can vary by visa type and nationality at checkout. The service fee is a fixed US$ 59.99 per applicant.
Fee & processing snapshot
Side-by-side figures from the same destination modules used across United eVisa.
KenyaUS$ 65LowestEthiopiaUS$ 112Bars show the minimum government fee per destination. Service fee (US$ 59.99) is charged separately and is identical for every country.
| Feature | Kenya | Ethiopia |
|---|---|---|
| Gov fee (from) | US$ 65Lowest gov fee | US$ 112 |
| Typical processing | 5 working days | 3 working days |
| Rush, on request | 3 working days | 1 working day |
| Sample visa | Tourist ETA (Single Entry for 90 days) | Tourist Evisa (Single Entry for 30 days) |
| Best for | Wildlife parks and beach add-ons | Highland culture, history, and scenery |
Trip fit
Itinerary strengths for each destination — use these to shortlist before you open Apply.
Kenya
US$ 65 fromBest for: Wildlife parks and beach add-ons
- Big Five–style savannah parks and game drives
- Mature safari logistics and coastal extensions
- Straightforward for wildlife-first itineraries
- Popular first East Africa destination for many travelers
Ethiopia
US$ 112 fromBest for: Highland culture, history, and scenery
- Highland monasteries, markets, and historic routes
- Distinct landscapes beyond classic savannah imagery
- Addis Ababa as a major regional hub
- Strong when culture and scenery outrank game drives
Continue on each destination hub
Requirements, how-to-apply, and rejection-risk pages use the same guidance model as other United eVisa hubs.
Kenya
Africa
- Capital
- Nairobi
- Currency
- Kenyan shilling (KES)
- Language
- English and Kiswahili
Ethiopia
Africa
- Capital
- Addis Ababa
- Currency
- Ethiopian Birr (ETB)
- Language
- Amharic
Bottom line
Pick Kenya when the trip is about parks and wildlife; pick Ethiopia when highland culture and history lead. See the table for government fees from our product data, then start the matching application.
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FAQ
Quick answers about fees and how this page is built.
Where do comparison fees come from?
Government fee figures are the minimum govFee values from our destination product data — the same source used on Pricing, the Fee Calculator, and Apply. They are not scraped quotes.
Does this page include the service fee?
The snapshot highlights government fees and processing. Our fixed service fee is US$ 59.99 per applicant, shown separately on Pricing and in the Fee Calculator.
How should I choose between these destinations?
Match the “Best for” line and advantage notes to your itinerary, open each destination hub to confirm eligibility, then apply for the country that fits the trip.
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