Ethiopia visa status check
Applied for Ethiopian eVisa (tourist), official portal evisa.gov.et? Here is the official way to check where your application is, what you need to hand, what each status means and what to do if it is taking too long.
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Ethiopia status check at a glance
How to check your Ethiopia visa status
- Open the eVisa 'Check Visa Status' page
- Enter your passport number and reference number
- Click Submit to see the latest update
- If payment is pending, complete the payment; if incomplete, finish the application
- If approved, download your visa
What you will need
Keep these ready before you open the tracker. The examples show the format only.
| Detail asked | Example / where to find it |
|---|---|
| Passport number | e.g. Z1234567 (letter + 7 digits, as on your Indian passport) |
| Reference number (application number) | from your confirmation email or receipt |
What each status means
| Status shown | What it means / what to do |
|---|---|
| Pending | Payment is still pending. Complete the payment. |
| Incomplete | The application is incomplete. Complete it. |
| Approved | Download your eVisa |
Timing, delivery and delays
Processing time
Under normal circumstances, 3 days for a Tourist Visa; apply at least 3 days before arrival
How you get the visa
eVisa downloaded from the portal; status updates also sent to the email you gave
Other official links
Frequently asked questions
How do I check my Ethiopia visa status?
Use the official Ethiopian eVisa – Check Visa Status and enter passport number, reference number (application number). The steps are on this page.
How long does a Ethiopia visa take?
Under normal circumstances, 3 days for a Tourist Visa; apply at least 3 days before arrival
How will I receive the visa?
eVisa downloaded from the portal; status updates also sent to the email you gave
Can Krosz check the status for me?
If you apply through Krosz, your Krosz visa expert tracks the application and tells you at each step, so you do not have to keep checking the portal.
Source and verification
Official source: Ethiopian eVisa – Check Visa Status
Checked by the Krosz visa desk on 17 Oct 2026 · confidence: medium.
Krosz is a private visa service and is not affiliated with any government. Rules change; the authority's own page always has the final word.
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