Ethiopia visa
- Tourist E-visa up to 30 daysrequired
- Tourist E-visa up to 90 daysrequired
- Tourist visa up to 2 yearsrequired
- Business E-visa up to 30 daysrequired
- Business visa up to 2 yearsrequired
- Business visa up to 30 daysrequired
- Business visa up to 90 daysrequired
- Missionary visa up to 2 yearsrequired
- Official visa up to 30 daysrequired
- Tourist visa up to 30 daysrequired
- Tourist visa up to 90 daysrequired
- Tourist visa up to 180 daysrequired
Travelers should enter via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. Entry via other ports is not allowed.
Travelers should enter via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. Entry via other ports is not allowed.
Travelers should enter via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. Entry via other ports is not allowed.
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Passport copy. A copy of your passport that must be valid for at least 6 months from the date you intend to enter Ethiopia.
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Passport-type photograph. A digital passport-type photograph taken within the last 6 months. This may be taken using a cell phone against a white wall provided if it meets the standards of a passport-type photograph.
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Passport copy. A copy of your passport that must be valid for at least 6 months from the date you intend to enter Ethiopia.
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Passport-type photograph. A digital passport-type photograph taken within the last 6 months. This may be taken using a cell phone against a white wall provided if it meets the standards of a passport-type photograph.
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Visa application form. Fully completed and signed application form.
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Original passport. The passport must be valid at least 6 months after the intended date of departure from the territory of the destination country and has at least 2 blank visa pages.
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Passport-type photograph. Include a passport style photo, with a white background, taken within the last 6 months. You may also choose to upload a photo to your order for us to print. There is a charge associated with this service.
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Itinerary. A copy of round trip tickets or detailed itinerary for the duration of the trip. Must show flights entering and exiting Ethiopia. The applicant's name must be on itinerary.
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Passport copy. A copy of your passport that must be valid for at least 6 months from the date you intend to enter Ethiopia.
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Passport-type photograph. A digital passport-type photograph taken within the last 6 months. This may be taken using a cell phone against a white wall provided if it meets the standards of a passport-type photograph.
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Business License. Business license of the inviting company.
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Business invitation. Issued by inviting company/organization to the participant. The invitation letter should describe the conference briefly such as conference name, start date, end date and venue.
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Application Letter. An official application letter written by the inviting organization addressed to the Main Department for Immigration and Nationality Affairs of Ethiopia ans stating that an organization/company has officially requested for visa.
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TIN Certificate. Tax Payer Identification Number Certificate of the company renewed for the fiscal year.
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Visa application form. Fully completed and signed application form.
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Original passport. The passport must be valid at least 6 months after the intended date of departure from the territory of the destination country and has at least 2 blank visa pages.
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Passport-type photograph. Include a passport style photo, with a white background, taken within the last 6 months. You may also choose to upload a photo to your order for us to print. There is a charge associated with this service.
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Itinerary. A copy of round trip tickets or detailed itinerary for the duration of the trip. Must show flights entering and exiting Ethiopia. The applicant's name must be on itinerary.
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Business Support Letter. A business letter from the sending company in the US. The letter should be printed on the company letterhead stationery, addressed to "The Consulate of Ethiopia, Visa Section", and signed by a senior manager. The business letter must adhere to the following guidelines:
Briefly introduce the applicant (please specify employment status/position held in the company by applicant).
State the nature of the business to be conducted (ie. business meetings, contract negotiations, etc.) and the names and addresses of companies to be contacted in Ethiopia.
Specify the Type and desired Validity of the visa (ie. a one year multiple entry business visa).
Guarantee of sufficient funds for travel.
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Visa approval. A visa Approval Letter from Ethiopian Immigration. Must be requested by the host company in Ethiopia.
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Visa application form. Fully completed and signed application form.
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Original passport. The passport must be valid at least 6 months after the intended date of departure from the territory of the destination country and has at least 2 blank visa pages.
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Passport-type photograph. Include a passport style photo, with a white background, taken within the last 6 months. You may also choose to upload a photo to your order for us to print. There is a charge associated with this service.
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Itinerary. A copy of round trip tickets or detailed itinerary for the duration of the trip. The applicant's name must be on itinerary.
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Missionary Letter. A letter of invitation from the sponsor or host in the country of destination explaining the purpose of travel, length of stay, place of stay, and host's contact information.
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Visa application form. Fully completed and signed application form.
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Original passport. Official passport must be valid at least 6 months after the intended date of departure from the territory of the destination country and has at least 2 blank visa pages.
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Passport-type photograph. Include a passport style photo, with a white background, taken within the last 6 months. You may also choose to upload a photo to your order for us to print. There is a charge associated with this service.
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State Department Letter. A letter from the US Department of State addressed to the "Embassy of {COUNTRY}, Washington D.C. ", giving a detailed description of the purpose of travel, the names and addresses of any organizations to be visited, and the dates of the trip. The letter must contain the applicant's name and the passport number and should have a statement confirming that the US Embassy in {COUNTRY} will take full responsibility for the applicant.
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<b>A visa</b> is <b>not required</b> for this destination.
- The validity of Ethiopian e-Visa starts from the date you intend to enter Ethiopia (not from the date of issue).
- If you are not national of the countries listed as 'Eligible countries' and you claim that you have a permanent residence permit in one of these countries, you are required to upload the residence permit while submitting your application and you must show it to the Immigration officers on your arrival at the entry point.
- The validity of Ethiopian e-Visa starts from the date you intend to enter Ethiopia (not from the date of issue).
- If you are not national of the countries listed as 'Eligible countries' and you claim that you have a permanent residence permit in one of these countries, you are required to upload the residence permit while submitting your application and you must show it to the Immigration officers on your arrival at the entry point.
- The validity of Ethiopian e-Visa starts from the date you intend to enter Ethiopia (not from the date of issue).
- If you are not national of the countries listed as 'Eligible countries' and you claim that you have a permanent residence permit in one of these countries, you are required to upload the residence permit while submitting your application and you must show it to the Immigration officers on your arrival at the entry point.
Ethiopia Tourist E-visa fees for citizens of United States of America
| Type of visa | Validity | Processing | Embassy fee | Service fee | Total cost |
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| Single Entry | Next business day | $57.00 | $34.80 | $91.80 | |
| Single Entry | Next business day | $72.00 | $59.00 | $131.00 | |
| Single Entry | Next business day | $72.00 | $69.00 | $141.00 | |
| Multiple Entry | 10-14 business days | $70.00 | $139.00 | $209.00 | |
| Multiple Entry | 3-4 business days | $135.00 | $159.00 | $294.00 | |
| Single Entry | 3 business days | $32.00 | $69.00 | $101.00 | |
| Multiple Entry | 3-4 business days | $135.00 | $209.00 | $344.00 | |
| Multiple Entry | 10-14 business days | $70.00 | $209.00 | $279.00 | |
| Multiple Entry | 10-14 business days | $70.00 | $139.00 | $209.00 | |
| Multiple Entry | 3-4 business days | $135.00 | $159.00 | $294.00 | |
| Multiple Entry | 3 business days | $0.00 | $209.00 | $209.00 |
- 90 days
- stay
- Single Entry
- entries
- Validity
- Next business day
- to get your visa
- $91.80
- price starts at
- 90 days
- stay
- Single Entry
- entries
- Validity
- Next business day
- to get your visa
- $131.00
- price starts at
- 90 days
- stay
- Single Entry
- entries
- Validity
- Next business day
- to get your visa
- $141.00
- price starts at
- 90 days
- stay
- Multiple Entry
- entries
- Validity
- 10-14 business days
- to get your visa
- $209.00
- price starts at
- 30 days
- stay
- Single Entry
- entries
- Validity
- 3 business days
- to get your visa
- $101.00
- price starts at
- 90 days
- stay
- Multiple Entry
- entries
- Validity
- 3-4 business days
- to get your visa
- $344.00
- price starts at
- 30 days
- stay
- Multiple Entry
- entries
- Validity
- 10-14 business days
- to get your visa
- $209.00
- price starts at
- 30 days
- stay
- Multiple Entry
- entries
- Validity
- 3 business days
- to get your visa
- $209.00
- price starts at
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