China → Ethiopia
Tourist visa on arrival is valid for up to 3 months.
Tourist visa on arrival is available at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport only; eVisa holders must also enter via Bole International Airport. Land-border arrivals generally require a visa obtained from an Ethiopian diplomatic mission before travel. Business purpose is not covered by the tourist VOA source; use the appropriate business visa or confirm with an Ethiopian mission.
Based on passport-specific data. · as of 2026-06-18
Official source ↗Documents that change the outcome
- Visa on arrival· us_green_card · 90 days
Persons holding residence permits issued by the United States may obtain a tourist visa on arrival at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, valid for up to 3 months. This is a residence-permit rule and does not apply to merely holding a U.S. visa. Land-border arrivals generally still require a visa obtained before travel.
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Documents & how to apply
- Passport — Official e-visa/visa-on-arrival information requires the passport to be valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival.
📍 Apply for a tourist visa on arrival at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
China is listed on Ethiopia’s official tourist visa-on-arrival eligibility list; visa on arrival is issued only at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. The official page did not list extra documents such as photos, funds proof, itinerary, accommodation, insurance, or invitation letter.
Requirements vary by consulate — verify with the official source. official ↗
Common questions
No visa-free rule was sourced for merely holding a U.S. visa. The sourced rule says a Chinese passport itself is eligible for tourist visa on arrival at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport for up to 3 months; I did not find a sourced Ethiopia waiver based on a U.S. visa alone.
The source says persons holding residence permits issued by eligible countries or territories, including the United States, may obtain a tourist visa on arrival. Since Chinese passports are already listed for tourist VOA, the green card usually does not change the outcome for a Chinese passport holder.
Do not rely on the tourist VOA for business purpose. The sourced VOA rule is specifically for tourist visa on arrival; business visits should use the appropriate business visa or eVisa category, or be confirmed with an Ethiopian mission.
The Ethiopia tourist VOA source lists U.S. passports as eligible at Bole International Airport for up to 3 months, but the U.S. Department of State tells U.S. citizens to obtain an approved eVisa before travel. In practice, U.S. travelers should prioritize obtaining the eVisa before departure.
Verify with official sources
Visa policy changes without notice and this page is reference information that may contain errors. Before travel, verify via the official sources below or contact the destination country's embassy / consulate / immigration authority directly; final admission is at the destination government's discretion.