What passport validity is required for Ethiopia eVisa?

For most Ethiopia eVisa trips, your passport should usually stay valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned travel period. That is the safest baseline, but you should still confirm the exact rule shown for your passport and route before submission.

1. Why this matters in practice

Airlines and immigration staff are not only checking whether the passport is technically unexpired. They also care whether:

• •validity is strong enough beyond the trip;
• •the document is readable and undamaged;
• •there is enough page space;
• •the passport details match the visa file exactly.

2. Related checks travelers should not skip

2.1. Passport condition

If the passport is worn, damaged, or hard to read, renew it before you travel.

2.2. Blank pages

Keep at least one blank page, and preferably two if your passport already has many stamps.

2.3. Identity consistency

The passport used to apply should be the same passport used for travel. If the passport changes after application, re-check the approval carefully.

3. Best next step

Use the live Ethiopia visa requirements page to review the broader checklist before you pay. If your passport and trip details are aligned, continue to the secure application flow.