Travel Information

Lebanese citizens travelling to Ethiopia

Citizens of Lebanon that are travelling to Ethiopia need to apply for an e-visa online before travelling.

What to expect in Ethiopia

🤝 friendly locals
inexpensive cost of living
🐌 Below average wifi
⛅ warm weather
places of worship

Flights and Prices

Flight prices to Ethiopia from Lebanon usually are around 540604.00 LBP. Turkish Airlines is a common carrier airline.

International and domestic airlines

Common international airlines are

Ethiopian Airlines

. Popular domestic airlines are

Africa World Airlines

Common Tourist Questions

🥘 Do I need to tip?

No, you are not expected to tip at restaurants and other service businesses.

💰 Should I carry cash?

No, you don't have to carry cash with you. Credit cards are generally accepted. This may not be the case in smaller cities so you should double-check when you land.

☎️ Where do I get a SIM card from?

Some popular telecom companies are

RebTel

.

💦 Can I drink tap water?

No, you cannot drink tap water. Bottled water is recommended.

🚕What do I use to get around?

We currently don't have information on ride-sharing services. Local taxis may be the best option. Check with local authorities upon landing.

Exchange Rates

The primary currency is ETB.

1 LBP = 0.019585 ETB

To put that in perspective, the average dinner will cost you roughly $1.83 USD.

Visa Status

An E-Visa can filled out and submitted online before travel.

Notes and Passport Validity

There are no special notes about passport validity at this time. In general, it is good to ensure that your passport is valid 3 months after your trip ends.

Obtainable online:Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel:Electronic Visa holders must arrive at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport:Visa on arrival for holders of Diplomatic, Service, and Official passports:Visa on arrival at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport if attending meetings, seminars, or workshops organized by the African Union, provided they present an invitation letter stating the purpose of travel:Visa on arrival at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, provided they present an invitation letter issued to participants of the UNECA (United Nations Economic Commission for Africa) conferences and meetings held at the U.N conference centre in Addis Ababa:All visitors are fingerprinted upon entry:

Safety and Security

Do not travel.

We now advise all not to travel overseas at this time due to the health risks from the COVID-19 pandemic and the significant disruptions to global travel. This includes to Ethiopia. If you’re already overseas and wish to return to Australia, we recommend you do so as soon as possible by commercial means. Ethiopia has confirmed cases of COVID-19. If you have travelled in a location that has a significant number of cases, or you show signs of a cold or flu while in Ethiopia, you may be required to self-isolate at home or be transferred to a government isolation centre. You'll need to remain there until medically cleared. We now advise: Do not travel to Ethiopia.

Statistics

These values are calculated by computing the average scores that we have available to us across all cities in Ethiopia. In some cases, they may not be completely accurate.

Internet Speed (1.23 / 5)
Safety (2.50 / 5)
Cost of Living (5.00 / 5)
Average Hotel Cost

$41.00 USD / night

Average Dinners

$1.83 USD

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Popular Cities in Ethiopia

Addis Ababa

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