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Ethiopia travel restrictions, quarantine and entry requirements in 2024

Landscape view of Ethiopia
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The travel advice is Reconsider your need to travel to Ethiopia. Ethiopia is Open for travel. Get travel ban, restrictions alerts and advice before travelling to Ethiopia. Ethiopia is part of Africa with main city at Addis Ababa. Its Least Developed country with a population of 92M people. The main currency is Ethiopian Birr. The languages spoken are Amharic.
๐Ÿ‘ Least Developed ย  ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ 92M people

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Travel safety for Ethiopia

Reconsider your need to travel

There have been protests and violent clashes between armed groups in the state of Amhara in recent weeks. Foreigners are generally not targeted, however there is a risk that you could be caught up in violence. Stay vigilant and monitor local media for the latest update. We continue to advise reconsider your need to travel to the state of Amhara overall and do not travel to parts of the state of Amhara bordering with Tigray and Sudan. We advise: Reconsider your need to travel to Ethiopia overall due to the ongoing civil unrest and armed conflicts throughout the country. Other levels apply in some areas.

๐Ÿšจ Travel Advice for Ethiopia

Open for travel

For entry into Ethiopia

International travel to Ethiopia is permitted. It is necessary to comply with requirements to ensure entry is allowed.

Vaccinations and vaccinated travel

Travelers who present a valid certificate for full vaccination against COVID-19 are exempt from pre-departure testing requirements.
The final dose must have been administered at least 14 days before departure.
Full details can be found at https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/ethiopia/entry-requirements

Test/medical certificate required

Non-vaccinated travelers are required to provide proof of a negative RT-PCR test, taken within the previous 72 hours, on departure. Alternatively, proof of a negative rapid lateral flow test, taken within the previous 24 hours, may be provided.
Those who have recently recovered from COVID-19 are exempt from testing requirements and may provide a certificate of recovery, issued within 90 days of departure.
For more details Foreign Travel Advice, United Kingdom

Government measures

Across the country, social gatherings are limited to 50 people and private home gatherings, such as birthday parties, are limited to family members only. Gatherings of more than 50 people require authorization from local authorities. We recommend keeping up-to-date with official guidelines throughout your trip.

Use of masks

Face masks are required in public spaces, enclosed environments, and on public transportation.

Public transport

Public transportation is operating with limits to capacity in place.

Restaurants

Restaurants are open with seating limited to a maximum of 3 people per table to allow for social distancing.

Bars

Bars are open with seating limited to a maximum of 3 people per table to allow for social distancing.

Nightclubs

Nightclubs are open with reduced capacity to allow for social distancing. Physical contact with other people is not permitted.

Shops

Shops are open with adapted safety measures in place, such as the use of hand sanitizer, face masks, and social distancing.

On return

Vaccination required

Travelers are required to present a valid international certificate for full vaccination against COVID-19 with the use of an approved vaccine.
The final dose must have been administered at least 14 days before departure. Certificates must be in English or in Chinese.
Those who have recently recovered from COVID-19 and received one dose of vaccination, at least 14 days before departure, are also considered fully vaccinated.
There are exemptions for non-vaccinated citizens and residents.
Full details can be found at https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/eng/inbound-travel.html

Test/medical certificate required

Proof of a negative rapid antigen test, taken within the previous 24 hours, must be provided on departure.
Test certificates must be in English or Chinese.

Testing on arrival

A nucleic acid test will be administered upon arrival and apart from the transfer from the airport, proof of a negative test result is required to leave the place of residence.

Additional test requirements

Daily rapid antigen testing is required for the first 5 days after arrival. Additionally, travelers must undergo a PCR test on day 2.
Daily antigen results can be reported via the 'Electronic COVID-19 monitoring & surveillance system' (eCMSS). Instructions can be found at https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/pdf/eCMSSLogin.pdf

Travel restriction details for Ethiopia

๐Ÿšซ Destination No quarantine
๐Ÿ›ฌ Return Quarantine may be required
๐Ÿ–๏ธ Some Visitors
๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Restaurants & bars Open with restrictions
๐Ÿ›๏ธ Open shopping
๐ŸšŒ Operational transport
๐Ÿ“… events Partially Allowed

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