Yellow fever & health for Ethiopia from Algeria
Last verified: June 2026 (EPHI / CDC / FCDO sources)
Do you need a yellow fever vaccine for Ethiopia?
A yellow fever certificate is required only if you arrive from — or transit 12h+ through — a risk country (common on flights via sub-Saharan Africa). A direct Algiers→Addis Ababa flight needs none. Since Ethiopia is itself a risk country, the vaccine is still medically recommended. Separately, a free EPHI health declaration is completed online before arrival. These rules are separate from the e-Visa.
Official source: evisa.gov.et
At a glance
- Yellow fever certificate
- Required only if transiting 12h+ a risk country
- Direct Algiers→Addis
- No certificate required
- Vaccine
- Recommended (Ethiopia = risk zone)
- Age
- From 9 months (if required)
- EPHI health declaration
- Free, online before arrival
- Link with the e-Visa
- Separate (e-Visa applied for apart)
- Paid arrival card
- None (EPHI declaration is free)
- Portal
- e-thtp.ephi.gov.et
Required documents
- International vaccination certificate (yellow fever) — if transiting a risk country
- EPHI health declaration (free) — e-thtp.ephi.gov.et
- For the visa itself: see the tourist e-Visa (passport + photo + $62)
How it works, step by step
- 1Check your itinerary
12h+ transit through a risk country → certificate required; direct flight → not required.
- 2Vaccinate if needed (≥ 10 days before)
The vaccine is still recommended for Ethiopia.
- 3Complete the free EPHI health declaration
On e-thtp.ephi.gov.et, before arrival.
- 4Get your e-Visa separately
OuiVisa fills evisa.gov.et (see the Tourism tab).
- 5Travel
Show the e-Visa + the certificate if required.
Fees
| EPHI health declaration | free |
| Yellow fever certificate | per your vaccination centre |
| Tourist e-Visa (separate) | $62 — see Tourism |
The EPHI health declaration is free (e-thtp.ephi.gov.et). The yellow fever certificate is required only if you transit 12h+ through a risk country; a direct Algiers→Addis flight needs none (vaccine recommended). The e-Visa ($62) is applied for separately. Confirm on the official portals.
Frequently asked questions
Does a direct Algiers→Addis flight require yellow fever?
No. The certificate is required only if you arrive from — or transit 12h+ through — a risk country.
Is the vaccine still advised?
Yes, Ethiopia is a risk zone; the vaccine is medically recommended.
What is the EPHI health declaration?
A free health form completed online before arrival (e-thtp.ephi.gov.et), separate from the visa.
How do I avoid scams?
Use only evisa.gov.et (Ethiopian Immigration). Many sites charge about double and some are outright scams.
Is approval guaranteed?
No. The decision is at Ethiopian Immigration's discretion; OuiVisa checks eligibility before payment.
Your Ethiopia e-Visa first
Yellow fever and the EPHI declaration are separate from the visa. OuiVisa gets your e-Visa ($62) online — see the Tourism tab.
See the tourist e-Visae-Visa handled 100% online by OuiVisa — no embassy visit and no pre-travel biometrics. For visas requiring biometrics and physical presence, OuiVisa refers you to a partner agency. Visa issuance is at the Ethiopian authorities' discretion; approval is not guaranteed.