South Korea to Ethiopia visa requirements

South Korean ordinary passport holders need a visa for Ethiopia and should obtain an eVisa online at evisa.gov.et before departure. The 30-day single-entry tourist eVisa costs about USD 62 (inclusive of the service charge) and is normally approved within about 3 business days. Ethiopia is not visa-free for South Korean (KR) ordinary passport holders, and it is not part of any visa-waiver arrangement with Korea. The only visa-exempt nationalities for Ethiopia are Kenya and Djibouti. Ethiopia operates a centralized electronic visa (eVisa) system at the official portal evisa.gov.et, open to citizens of all countries, including South Korea. For a short tourist trip, the correct channel is to apply online for a Tourist eVisa (visa type VT) before flying. While visa-on-arrival counters exist at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, Ethiopia strongly directs travelers to the eVisa as the standard pre-departure requirement, and many airlines will not board passengers without an approved eVisa, so the eVisa is the reliable, recommended route. The Tourist eVisa is single entry and comes in two main durations: 30 days (about USD 62) and 90 days (about USD 152), with fees paid online by card and inclusive of the service charge. Processing typically takes about 3 business days, though travelers should apply at least 2-3 weeks ahead. The passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry and have a blank page. Entry on an eVisa is only through Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. There is no Schengen consideration: Ethiopia is an East African country and is not part of the Schengen area, so the 90/180 rule and ETIAS do not apply. As of 2026-05-30, this verdict (eVisa required) is confirmed against the official Ethiopian eVisa portal and the published Ethiopian visa policy.