Reissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. Reconsider travel to Ethiopia due to sporadic violent conflict, civil unrest, crime, communications disruptions, terrorism and kidnapping in border areas . Do Not Travel To: Tigray Region and border with Eritrea due to sporadic violent conflict, civil unrest, and crime . Afar-Tigray border areas due to sporadic violent conflict, civil unrest, and crime . Amhara Region due to sporadic violent conflict an...
Read full advisory on travel.state.gov →Despite advisories, many travelers visit Ethiopia safely every year. Check our guides for practical tips:
Last updated: March 14, 2026 at 05:19 UTC