Apply for eVisa
The South African eVisa for Ethiopians is now live.
Ethiopia is one of 14 countries whose citizens can get a visa for South Africa online. The electronic visa was launched in February 2022.
The new eVisa makes it easier to travel from Ethiopia to South Africa. Ethiopians can apply for a visa online and receive the approved permit by email.
Information about the South Africa eVisa requirements for Ethiopians, and how to apply only, is provided on this page.
Can Ethiopian Citizens get an eVisa for South Africa?
Yes, Ethiopian citizens can now get an eVisa for South Africa. The electronic visa system for Ethiopians was launched in February 2022.
The South Africa eVisa is the most convenient option for Ethiopians. The application is 100% online with no need to visit an embassy or consulate.
Travellers who do not meet South Africa eVisa requirements for Ethiopians need to apply for a different type of visa.
South Africa Visa Requirements from Ethiopia
Ethiopians must be visiting South Africa for tourism or other approved activities.
The eVisa is valid for short stays in South Africa. It has been introduced to make it easier for Ethiopians, and other eligible nationalities, to visit the country.
Ethiopians still need an embassy visa or permits to live or work in South Africa.
Documents Required to Obtain the South African eVisa for Ethiopian Citizens
To get a South Africa eVisa from Ethiopia, applicants need:
• Ethiopian passport valid for at least 30 days after the date they will leave South Africa
• Email address to receive any notifications and the approved visa for South Africa
• Debit or credit card to pay South Africa visa fees securely online
Additional supporting documents may be required in some cases.
Ethiopians complete the eVisa form online and submit it electronically. Applicants do not need to present documents in person at the South African embassy in Addis Ababa.
Apply for the South African Online eVisa from Ethiopia
Ethiopian passport holders can now get a visa online in 3 steps:
1. Complete the South Africa eVisa form
2. Pay the eVisa fees and submit the application
3. Receive the approved SA eVisa by email
Ethiopians can complete the application process in minutes. South Africa eVisa processing is fast. On approval, the visa is sent to the application by email.
Information to apply for a South African eVisa from

Ethiopia
Ethiopians need to complete the South African eVisa form with basic personal information and passport details, including:
• Full name, date of birth, nationality
• Passport number, issue date, and expiry date
• Travel information, arrival date and purpose of visit
Further health and security information may also be requested.
Ethiopians must make sure all they provide accurate information. The details on the visa must match the passport exactly. Any mistakes could result in visa processing delays.
Travel to South Africa from Ethiopia: entry requirements
Ethiopians need to present the following documents to immigration officials when travelling to South Africa:
• Valid Ethiopian passport
• Visa for South Africa
• Return or onward transport ticket
• Sufficient funds for the entire stay
• COVID-19 health documents
Travellers must check the latest coronavirus documents to travel to South Africa in 2022. A negative pre-departure COVID-19 test result and a health declaration form are currently required.
Visitors arriving from high-risk areas need to show proof of vaccination against yellow fever.
Ethiopians with dual nationality must apply for a visa and travel to South Africa using the same passport.
Requirements for travelling to South Africa from Ethiopia with children
Ethiopians travelling to South Africa with children under the age of 18 may need to present the minor’s birth certificate.
If the child is travelling to South Africa from Ethiopia with just one parent, an affidavit from the other parent stating their consent for the minor to travel is required.
South African Embassy in Ethiopia
Ethiopians no longer need to visit a South African embassy to apply for a visa. Citizens of Ethiopia who meet South Africa’s eVisa requirements can get a visa online.
Using the new system, Ethiopian citizens can request a visa for South Africa from a smartphone, tablet, laptop, or another electronic device.
Travellers who are not eligible to apply online need to get a visa through South Africa’s embassy in Ethiopia. Address:
Nifasilk Lafto, Subcity, Kebele 03
South Africa Avenue
PO Box 1091
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia V.4661

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