Who is a Passenger?
A passenger is a person who comes to Ethiopia via Ethiopian international airport or crossing the
Ethiopian border.
A passenger usually includes an Ethiopian or foreigner who returns to Ethiopia after a brief visit or
travel outside Ethiopia.
It also includes an Ethiopian living abroad or foreigner who comes to Ethiopia for family visit, meeting, business purpose and the like.
A passenger may be required to show passport and air ticket to the customs officer at the
airport.
What Can a Passenger Import Into Ethiopia?
A passenger is allowed to import personal effects without paying customs duties.
The passenger is also allowed to import some goods paying customs duties when the goods exceed a limit and the amount is not considered commercial quantity.
The passenger is required to pay twice the import taxes payable on the goods if the goods are considered
commercial quantity. However, the person will be prosecuted for criminal offenses when such imports are made repetitively.
Search the Table Below for List of Personal Effects a Passenger Can Import Into Ethiopia
