Ethiopia is the latest destination to be awarded the WTTC Safe Travels Stamp following major steps implemented by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism last year to ensure safety for residents, travellers, and workers and businesses in the tourism value chain, and revive the sector after the COVID-19 pandemic.
5 Feb 2021
Ethiopia receives WTTC’s Safe Travels Stamp
Ethiopian Airlines Group, the largest Aviation Group in Africa, received an award from Airbus, the largest aircraft manufacturer, for the unique agility and resilience it displayed amid the global COVID-19 crisis.
17 Dec 2020
Ethiopian Airlines receive Airbus award for Agility and Resilience During the global COVID–19 Pandemic
Amid the ongoing global coronavirus pandemic, new health guidelines have been put in place for all travellers entering Ethiopia. Effective immediately, all travellers, over the age of ten, are required to provide a certificate of negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test, taken no later than five days prior to arrival in Ethiopia.
21 Oct 2020
COVID-19: Entry Requirements for Travellers to Ethiopia
Limalimo lodge, a remote mountain eco-lodge in the spectacular landscape of Ethiopia’s Simien Mountains, has re-opened its doors to customers following months of being closed due to coronavirus. Located in the Simien Mountains National Park, the lodge prides itself on bringing sustainable tourism to the area, with minimal environmental impact, and creating jobs in the local community.
21 Sep 2020
Limalimo Lodge open for business
Ethiopian Airlines has successfully completed a new passenger terminal at its hub Bole International Airport with emphasis on Bio Security and Bio Safety measures. The new terminal is the first in the world to be completed after Covid-19. It was designed, not re-purposed, with Bio safety and Bio security in mind.
28 Aug 2020
Ethiopian Airlines unveils Bole International Airport’s new terminal
On 16th August, Ethiopia’s prosperity initiatives went regional. The ‘Dine for Ethiopia’ programme was launched to mobilise funds for three projects - in Gorgora, Wonchi and Koysha. The new initiative aims to raise 3 billion Birr within two months. Business and the community at large can buy tickets individually or for their family, or company. It is open to all,…
19 Aug 2020
Prime Minister Abiy officially launches “Dine for Ethiopia” fundraising programme
Amid the ongoing global coronavirus pandemic, new health guidelines have been put in place for all travellers entering Ethiopia. All travellers arriving at Bole International Airport must provide a certificate showing a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR antigen test, taken within 72 hours of your arrival to Ethiopia.
7 Aug 2020
COVID-19: Entry Requirements for Travellers to Ethiopia
From Monday 3 August 2020, the Embassy will resume processing visa applications by post only - a service that had been temporarily suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Please plan ahead and allow extra time when applying for a visa by post.
29 Jul 2020
COVID-19 Update: Resumption of Visa Services