Entry Requirements
Visa Overview
Visa Required For Most Travelers, Can Be Obtained Online Or On Arrival.
Passport Validity
6 Months
Digital Forms
Evisa application
Cash Declaration Limit
$10000 Usd
Alcohol/Tobacco Limits
1l Alcohol, 200 Cigarettes
Safety & Security
Safety Rating
Medium
Travel Advisory
Exercise Increased Caution
Pickpocketing Risk
Medium
Night Safety
Caution
Common Scams
- Overcharging taxi fares
- Fake guides
Health & Medical
Emergency Number
991
Response Speed
Slow
English-Speaking Doctors
Rare
Pharmacy
Limited Hours
Upfront Payment
Required
Getting Around
Public Transport
Fair
Ride-sharing Apps
Uber, Bolt
Navigation Apps
Google Maps
Night Transport Safety
Caution
Money & Payments
Cash vs Card
Mixed
Mobile Payments
Local Mobile Payment Apps
ATM Availability
Medium
Tipping
Tipping Is Common But Not Mandatory.
Estimated Daily Budget (USD)
Backpacker: $30
Tourist: $80
Family: $200
Culture & Etiquette
Dress Code
Dress Modestly, Especially In Rural Areas.
Public Affection
Frowned Upon
Alcohol/Drug Policy
Strict
Topics to Avoid
PoliticsReligion
Essential Phrases
Basics & Politeness
Hello
Selam
se-lahm
Goodbye
Dehna hun
deh-na hoon
Please
Iwedihalehu
ee-weh-dee-ha-leh-hoo
Thank you
Amesegenallo
ah-meh-seh-gan-allo
Sorry
Yikirta
yee-keer-tah
Communication & Understanding
Do you speak English?
Englizan yeshal?
en-glee-zan yes-hal?
I don’t understand
Altefekirum
ahl-teh-feh-kee-room
Can you speak slowly, please?
Beminor yeleh?
beh-mee-nor yeh-leh?
Can you help me, please?
Yeneh beshita?
yeh-neh beh-shee-tah?
What does this mean?
Ishih yemiwot?
ee-shee-h yee-mee-wot?