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Old Apr 16th, 2006, 03:57 PM
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airport visa req in Ethiopia?

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does anyone know if one needs a "transit" visa in order to fly through Addis? I'll be flying from Addis to Tel Aviv and the layover is about 4-5 hours I believe. Ethiopian Airlines says a visa isn't needed. the US Ethiopian Embassy site seems to think it is. I found a japanese ethiopian embassy site that says its not needed and some other travel sites that say its not needed. i will probably just wait and see and get one at the airport if needed, if i cant get a definitive answer. thanks,
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Old Apr 17th, 2006, 03:24 AM
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If you are only "transiting" at the Addis airport before ongoing to TLV, I don't believe a visa is required. You're not going anywhere into the country (city of Addis); rather to the transit area/lounge till your next fligth leaves. The airline indicated you didn't need one and they should know, hopefully.
 
Old Apr 17th, 2006, 03:29 AM
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The transit visa noted on the US Ethiopian Site is probably for those who leave the airport for, say a meeting in Addis, or into Addis for a few hours sightseeing, then return to the airport to continue journey.
 
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Had a layover in Addis en route to Tanzania (and back) and no visa needed back in August 2005.
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thanks all! one less thing to do...
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