Frequently Asked Questions for visiting City of Gondar, Ethiopia
frequently asked questions
Traveling to Ethiopia
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Covid-19 Restrictions & Test
About Covid-19 Restrictions & Test
Before Traveling to Ethiopia
All travelers have to have a Negative PCR covid-19 test result. The test will be valid under 120 hours / 5 days since the test sample was collected.
Please print the result and make it handy before you are going to the airport.
Before Traveling to the United States
As of December 21,2021
Testing – ALL Travelers
REQUIRED
Before boarding a flight to the United States, you are required to show a negative COVID-19 test result taken no more than 1 day before travel. There is also an option for people who have documented recovery from COVID-19 in the past 90 days.
Children under 2 years old do not need to test.
Learn more about these requirements.
List of Approved Testing Centers in Ethiopia
– Information will be available soon
Phone Numbers
– Information will be available soon
Locations
– Information will be available soon
Ethiopian Airlines & Travel Agencies
About Ethiopian Airlines
Ethiopian Airlines (Ethiopian) is the flag carrier of Ethiopia. During the past seventy plus years, Ethiopian has become one of the continent’s leading carriers, unrivalled in Africa for efficiency and operational success, turning profits for almost all the years of its existence. Operating at the forefront of technology, the airline has also become one of Ethiopia’s major industries and a veritable institution in Africa.
For Ethiopian Homecoming Travelers
- It is time to visit Ethiopia and spend unforgettable time with your family and loved ones. Ethiopian has offered special discount from 20% to 30% for all flight to Addis Ababa from all over the world.
- You can buy your ticket until December 25, 2021 and travel anytime in January 2022.
Phone Number
1 (800) 445-2733
Frequently Asked Questions
Click the link for FAQ
Call Center Numbers
Check out our call center number in case you need assistance from an agent
List of Ethiopian Travel Agencies
Click Here to See Travel Agency List
Travel Documents - Visa, Passport & Other
About Travel Documents and Visa Processing
Tourist visa is an electronic single-entry visa issued by the Ethiopian Government for visitors who wish to travel to the country for tourism or other non-business related purposes only.
Eligibility
Citizens of all countries in the globe are eligible for tourist visa provided that the below requirements are fulfilled.
Requirements
Copy of the following documents is mandatory.
- Recent passport-size photo of the applicant.
- Passport of the visa applicant which is valid for at least 6 months from the intended date of entry to Ethiopia.
Processing Time
Under normal circumstances, the processing time for tourist visa is 3 days. So, travelers should submit their application at least 3 days before their estimated date of arrival
Duration and Validity
Single entry tourist visa is valid up to 90 days starting from the intended date of arrival in Ethiopia. If arrival date of the travelers is changed, travelers should contact the e-Visa Support Team at Support@evisa.gov.et to adjust validity period of their visa.
Extension
Travelers can request for extension before the visa expires by going in person to the Head Office of The Immigration, Nationality and Vital Events Agency (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia). Travelers who stay beyond the validity period without extending are subject to fines and legal penalties.
Fee
| Entry Type | Maximum Duration | Visa Fee (in USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Single Entry | 30 days | 52 |
| Single Entry | 90 days | 72 |
Apply for Ethiopian e-Visa Online
https://www.evisa.gov.et/
Phone Number
+251 (11) 1553899
Email Address
support@evisa.gov.et
Location
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Important Notice!
We have come to know that there are some fraud websites that have similar look and feel to the official e-Visa website.
ወደ ኢትዮጵያ ለመግባት የቪዛ ፕሮሰስ እናደርጋለን የሚሉ በትክክለኛው ድረ-ገጽ ተመሳስለው የተከፈቱ አጭበርባሪ ድረ-ገጾች መንገደኞችን ገንዘብ በማስከፈል እና በማታለል ላይ እንደሚገኙ ተደርሶበታል።
ከዚህ በታች በተጠቀሱት ድረ-ገጾች እንዳትጠቀሙ እናሳስባለን።
Please note that the Ethiopian Government doesn’t have any agreement with those websites. Any visa application submitted or payment made through these websites is not acceptable. Please DO NOT submit visa application on www.ethiopiaevisa.com , www.ethiopiaonlinevisa.com , www.evisaforethiopia.com or others. The Government of Ethiopia is not responsible for any payments made or for the inconveniences this might create on the applicants.
Baggage Allowance
Ethiopian Airlines Baggage information
As of Dec 12,2021
Baggage allowance for traveling to Ethiopia
Economy Class: up to 2 pieces, each with a maximum weight of 23 kg (50 lbs.) and maximum sum of dimension equal to 158 cm (62 in.)
1 piece carry on with a maximum weight of 7 kg and maximum sum of dimensions equal to 118 cm (46 in.)
Business Class: up to 2 pieces, each with a maximum weight of 23 kg (50 lbs.) and maximum sum of dimension equal to 158 cm (62 in.)
2 pieces of carry on, each with a maximum weight of 7 kg
Cloud Nine: up to 2 pieces, each with a maximum weight of 32 kg (70 lbs.) and a maximum sum of dimension equal to 158 cm (62 in.)
ShebaMiles Gold, ShebaMiles Silver, and Star Gold: up to 3 pieces
Traveling to Gondar
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Covid-19 Restrictions & Test
About Covid-19 Restrictions & Test
Before Traveling to Ethiopia
All travelers have to have a Negative PCR covid-19 test result. The test will be valid under 120 hours / 5 days since the test sample was collected.
Please print the result and make it handy before you are going to the airport.
Before Traveling to the United States
As of December 21,2021
Testing – ALL Travelers
REQUIRED
Before boarding a flight to the United States, you are required to show a negative COVID-19 test result taken no more than 1 day before travel. There is also an option for people who have documented recovery from COVID-19 in the past 90 days.
Children under 2 years old do not need to test.
Learn more about these requirements.
List of Approved Testing Centers in Ethiopia
– Information will be available soon
Phone Numbers
– Information will be available soon
Locations
– Information will be available soon
Ethiopian Airlines & Travel Agencies
About Ethiopian Airlines
Ethiopian Airlines (Ethiopian) is the flag carrier of Ethiopia. During the past seventy plus years, Ethiopian has become one of the continent’s leading carriers, unrivalled in Africa for efficiency and operational success, turning profits for almost all the years of its existence. Operating at the forefront of technology, the airline has also become one of Ethiopia’s major industries and a veritable institution in Africa.
For Ethiopian Homecoming Travelers
- It is time to visit Ethiopia and spend unforgettable time with your family and loved ones. Ethiopian has offered special discount from 20% to 30% for all flight to Addis Ababa from all over the world.
- You can buy your ticket until December 25, 2021 and travel anytime in January 2022.
Phone Number
1 (800) 445-2733
Frequently Asked Questions
Click the link for FAQ
Call Center Numbers
Check out our call center number in case you need assistance from an agent
List of Ethiopian Travel Agencies
Click Here to See Travel Agency List
Travel Documents - Visa, Passport & Other
About Travel Documents and Visa Processing
Tourist visa is an electronic single-entry visa issued by the Ethiopian Government for visitors who wish to travel to the country for tourism or other non-business related purposes only.
Eligibility
Citizens of all countries in the globe are eligible for tourist visa provided that the below requirements are fulfilled.
Requirements
Copy of the following documents is mandatory.
- Recent passport-size photo of the applicant.
- Passport of the visa applicant which is valid for at least 6 months from the intended date of entry to Ethiopia.
Processing Time
Under normal circumstances, the processing time for tourist visa is 3 days. So, travelers should submit their application at least 3 days before their estimated date of arrival
Duration and Validity
Single entry tourist visa is valid up to 90 days starting from the intended date of arrival in Ethiopia. If arrival date of the travelers is changed, travelers should contact the e-Visa Support Team at Support@evisa.gov.et to adjust validity period of their visa.
Extension
Travelers can request for extension before the visa expires by going in person to the Head Office of The Immigration, Nationality and Vital Events Agency (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia). Travelers who stay beyond the validity period without extending are subject to fines and legal penalties.
Fee
| Entry Type | Maximum Duration | Visa Fee (in USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Single Entry | 30 days | 52 |
| Single Entry | 90 days | 72 |
Apply for Ethiopian e-Visa Online
https://www.evisa.gov.et/
Phone Number
+251 (11) 1553899
Email Address
support@evisa.gov.et
Location
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Important Notice!
We have come to know that there are some fraud websites that have similar look and feel to the official e-Visa website.
ወደ ኢትዮጵያ ለመግባት የቪዛ ፕሮሰስ እናደርጋለን የሚሉ በትክክለኛው ድረ-ገጽ ተመሳስለው የተከፈቱ አጭበርባሪ ድረ-ገጾች መንገደኞችን ገንዘብ በማስከፈል እና በማታለል ላይ እንደሚገኙ ተደርሶበታል።
ከዚህ በታች በተጠቀሱት ድረ-ገጾች እንዳትጠቀሙ እናሳስባለን።
Please note that the Ethiopian Government doesn’t have any agreement with those websites. Any visa application submitted or payment made through these websites is not acceptable. Please DO NOT submit visa application on www.ethiopiaevisa.com , www.ethiopiaonlinevisa.com , www.evisaforethiopia.com or others. The Government of Ethiopia is not responsible for any payments made or for the inconveniences this might create on the applicants.
Baggage Allowance
Ethiopian Airlines Baggage information
As of Dec 12,2021
Baggage allowance for traveling to Ethiopia
Economy Class: up to 2 pieces, each with a maximum weight of 23 kg (50 lbs.) and maximum sum of dimension equal to 158 cm (62 in.)
1 piece carry on with a maximum weight of 7 kg and maximum sum of dimensions equal to 118 cm (46 in.)
Business Class: up to 2 pieces, each with a maximum weight of 23 kg (50 lbs.) and maximum sum of dimension equal to 158 cm (62 in.)
2 pieces of carry on, each with a maximum weight of 7 kg
Cloud Nine: up to 2 pieces, each with a maximum weight of 32 kg (70 lbs.) and a maximum sum of dimension equal to 158 cm (62 in.)
ShebaMiles Gold, ShebaMiles Silver, and Star Gold: up to 3 pieces
Gondar city administration
Information about Gondar city administration
About Gondar city administration
Gondar is located at 727 km from Addis Ababa, the capital city of the federal government of Ethiopia, and 120 km from Bahir Dar, the capital city of the Amhara region.
Phone Number
0581110101
Email Address
Location
Gondar, Ethiopia
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National Museum
About Ahadu Travel Agency
Ahadu Travel Agency is a Travel and Document Legalization service provider based in Silver Spring, MD. Serving all the United States travelers.
Phone Number
(240) 614-6889
Email Address
ahadutravelmd@gmail.com
Location
8209 Fenton St. Suite #02 Silver Spring, MD 20910
Addis Ababa Park
About Ahadu Travel Agency
Ahadu Travel Agency is a Travel and Document Legalization service provider based in Silver Spring, MD. Serving all the United States travelers.
Phone Number
(240) 614-6889
Email Address
ahadutravelmd@gmail.com
Location
8209 Fenton St. Suite #02 Silver Spring, MD 20910
Enotot Park
Ethiopian Airlines Baggage information
As of Dec 12,2021
Baggage allowance for traveling to Ethiopia
Economy Class: up to 2 pieces, each with a maximum weight of 23 kg (50 lbs.) and maximum sum of dimension equal to 158 cm (62 in.)
1 piece carry on with a maximum weight of 7 kg and maximum sum of dimensions equal to 118 cm (46 in.)
Business Class: up to 2 pieces, each with a maximum weight of 23 kg (50 lbs.) and maximum sum of dimension equal to 158 cm (62 in.)
2 pieces of carry on, each with a maximum weight of 7 kg
Cloud Nine: up to 2 pieces, each with a maximum weight of 32 kg (70 lbs.) and a maximum sum of dimension equal to 158 cm (62 in.)
ShebaMiles Gold, ShebaMiles Silver, and Star Gold: up to 3 pieces
Sheger Park
About Ahadu Travel Agency
Ahadu Travel Agency is a Travel and Document Legalization service provider based in Silver Spring, MD. Serving all the United States travelers.
Phone Number
(240) 614-6889
Email Address
ahadutravelmd@gmail.com
Location
8209 Fenton St. Suite #02 Silver Spring, MD 20910
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Where To Go
Best places to visit in Gondar. Book a tour.
Fasilides Castle
Tour the Royal Enclosure, a UNESCO World Heritage site featuring five castles built by a succession of Ethiopian Kings beginning in the early 17th century.
Having survived several wars, including air raids during World War 2, the castles are a testament to the resilience of this once mighty African Empire.
Debre Birhan Selassie
Debre Birhan Selassie Church is not much to look at from the outside the genuine treasures rest inside. Perched on a hill at the edge of Gondar lies what is considered the most significant church in Ethiopia. Built by Emperor Eyasu II in the 17th century and named in tribute to him the “Mountain of Light.”
Fasilides Bath
The Fasilides Baths are a stunning example of 16th-century Ethiopian architecture and design. Located in Gondar, this bath was commissioned by either Emperor Fasilides or his son Iysau I and are thought to have been built around the same time as the Royal Enclosure.
Simien Mountains
One of the most spectacular landscapes in the world, with jagged mountain peaks, deep valleys and sharp precipices dropping some 1,500 m. The park is home to some extremely rare animals such as the Gelada baboon, the Simien fox and the Walia ibex, a goat found nowhere else in the world.