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Ethiopia: Travel guide, visas and free housing · 2026

Ethiopia, officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE), is a landlocked country located in the Horn of Africa region of East Africa.

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Exchange rateETB 161.88per 1 $ETB — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026
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Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)Avoid parts of the countryPart of the country is off limits entirely.
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Update on areas that the FCDO advise against all travel to within 10km of the border with Kenya (Warnings and Insurance page)

US State DepartmentLevel 3Think twice before you travel; weigh the reasons below.
  • crime
  • kidnapping
  • terrorism
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Reconsider travel to Ethiopia due to unrest, crime, kidnapping, terrorism, landmines, communications disruptions, and exit bans. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Unrest The security situation in Addis Ababa is stable. However, there is sporadic violent, armed conflict, and civil unrest outside of Addis Ababa.

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory
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