Africa > Ethiopia: Covid-19 and Travel

Present Situation
Total cases: 499 295
Active cases: 5 786
Recovered: 485 937
Deaths: 7 572
Vaccination count: 44.7 millions
Current trend: Declining
Data updated on 2023-01-22
Summary of the situation
Not Required
Masks are recommended
Provisions for travellers
Entry to the territory: Allowed
Ethiopia's borders remain open to international travelers who meet the Ethiopian visa requirements.
Ethiopia COVID-19 entry regulations/requirements is lifted effective immediately.
Tests: Not Required
Quarantine: No
Not Required
Information updated on 2023-03-17.
Action taken in the country
Lockdown: Partial
Government directives to help limit the spread of COVID-19 currently include:
Any person known to be infected with coronavirus is prohibited from entering the country, mixing or meeting with other people in any way that may spread the virus
Gatherings (including religious gatherings, weddings and funerals) are limited to 50 people. Gatherings of over 50 people must be authorised by the relevant authority. Organisers and participants must comply with all measures outlined in the Ministry of Health Directive, from page 20. Personal in-home gatherings such as birthday parties may only include family members.
Deliberate physical contact is banned, including greetings by handshake
Wearing of face masks is mandatory in all public places (except for children under 6 years or those with a relevant provable condition)
Individuals will be expected to ensure that they are 2 adult strides apart at all times
Schools, universities and daycare centres are banned from operating until appropriate safety measures are agreed
Any person that suspects they have COVID-19 must report to the Ministry of Health or Ethiopian Public Health Institute (call 8335 or 952) to be tested
All sectors and businesses (including hotels, cinemas, tour operators) must provide necessary sanitising material and information to customers and staff, maintain 2 strides distance where appropriate and maintain the cleanliness of their premises. Cafes, bars and restaurants are limited to serving three people per table. Occupancy limits are in place for nightclubs as well as rules on no contact. Sports may take place in compliance with coronavirus measures, but no spectators are allowed apart from participants
Visits to care homes for the elderly are prohibited. Visits to prisons must comply with coronavirus measures
Public transport providers must comply with relevant coronavirus measures, including reduced passenger loads, mask-wearing and ventilation
Those required to self-isolate at home should follow the correct procedures (page 13, Ministry of Health Directive)
Mask use
Masks are recommended
Gatherings: Partially Allowed
Events of more than 50 people banned.
Restaurants and bars: Open with restrictions
Shops: Open
Tourist attractions: Open