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Ethiopia e-Visa for Costa Rican citizens: requirements 2026
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Ethiopia visa requirements for Costa Rica citizens (2026)

e-Visa required. Yes. Costa Rica passport holders need an e-Visa for Ethiopia, issued online before travel. Typical processing: 3–10 business days.

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VTBy the Visa and Trips editorial teamLast updated

Ethiopia e-Visa requirements for Costa Rica citizens

Requirement
e-Visa required
Allowed stay
Per visa terms
Processing
3–10 business days

Typical estimate

Documents needed

  • Scan of the passport data page (valid 6+ months)
  • Recent passport-style digital photo, plain background
  • Travel dates, entry point and accommodation details
  • Return or onward ticket

How Costa Rica citizens apply for the Ethiopia e-Visa

  1. Prepare a passport scan and a compliant photo.
  2. Apply online, with us or on the official portal, and pay the fee.
  3. Wait for approval (see processing time) and download the e-visa.
  4. Print a copy and travel with the passport used to apply.

Good to know

  • Apply only on the official portal evisa.gov.et.

Easier alternatives for Costa Rica passport holders

Countries in Eastern Africa and other popular destinations with simpler entry for the Costa Rica passport than Ethiopia, easiest first. Only rules we have verified against an official source are listed.

DestinationRequirementStay
KenyaeTA / ETA requiredPer visa terms
United KingdomeTA / ETA required180 days
Sri LankaeTA / ETA requiredPer visa terms

Ethiopia at a glance for travellers

  • 119 of 198 passports can enter Ethiopia without a visa (visa-free, visa on arrival or an ETA).
  • The Costa Rica passport gets visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 119 destinations in our dataset.

Sources and last checked

WhatOfficial sourceChecked
Requirement & allowed stayOpen passport-index dataset (passportindex.org data, 17 Feb 2026)17 Feb 2026
Fees, processing & entry formalitiesEthiopian eVisa: tourist23 Oct 2026
Official portalEthiopia e-Visa portal23 Oct 2026
Independent official overviewUK FCDO, Ethiopia entry requirements22 Oct 2026

The Visa and Trips editorial team checks these sources every week. See our editorial and verification policy.

Frequently asked questions

Do Costa Rica citizens need a visa for Ethiopia?

Yes. Costa Rica passport holders need an e-Visa for Ethiopia, issued online before travel. Typical processing: 3–10 business days.

What documents do Costa Rica passport holders need for Ethiopia?

Scan of the passport data page (valid 6+ months); Recent passport-style digital photo, plain background; Travel dates, entry point and accommodation details; Return or onward ticket.

How long does the Ethiopia e-Visa take for Costa Rica passport holders?

3–10 business days (typical estimate). Apply well ahead of your trip. Rush processing is available with Visa and Trips.

How much does a Ethiopia e-Visa cost with Visa and Trips?

From $75 per traveler, all-in. One total that includes the government fee and our service fee; the exact total is confirmed after we check your details, before you pay.

How do I apply for the Ethiopia e-Visa with Visa and Trips?

Tap “Apply now”, enter your trip and passport details and upload your documents. A Visa and Trips specialist checks everything, files your application, emails you a confirmation with the estimated processing time and sends your e-Visa as soon as it is issued. You can follow your order on the tracking page.