Ethiopia Visa
Ethiopia is a country in the northeastern part of Africa, popularly known as the Horn of Africa. Ethiopia is the most populous landlocked country in the world and the second-most populous nation on the African continent. It shares borders with Eritrea to the north, Djibouti to the northeast, Somalia to the east, Sudan and South Sudan to the west, and Kenya to the south.
Visitors to Ethiopia must obtain a visa from one of the Ethiopian diplomatic missions unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries or countries whose citizens are eligible to apply for an electronic visa or visa on arrival.
ETHIOPIA EXEMPTION
Citizens of the following 2 countries do not require a visa to visit Ethiopia:
Djibouti (3 months)
Kenya (1 year)
Holders of diplomatic or service passports of any country other than Pakistan and Somalia do not require a visa for up to 3 months.
TYPES OF ETHIOPIA VISA
Tourist visa (valid for up to three months) can be issued on arrival only at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to nationals of the following countries and territories, or persons holding residence permits issued by these countries or territories
Foreign business firm employment visa is issued to foreign nationals to be employed by business firms owned or operated by foreigners.
A conference visa is issued to those who wish to visit Ethiopia for International conferences provided that they have an invitation to the conference, seminar or workshop being organized in Ethiopia by a Ministry or Department of the Government of Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Regional State Governments, Educational Institutions and Universities or organizations owned by the private sector or by the Government of Ethiopia, United Nations or its specialized agencies, African Union or reputed NGOs.
This is a visa issued to foreign Nationals who are engaged in investment activities. It can also be issued to potential investors who wish to come and invest in Ethiopia.
Journalist visa is issued to foreign journalists, media professionals or film makers, coming to cover events, reports for media organizations or produce films, TV or written material of various kinds.
Private Firm Visa is issued to foreign nationals coming for employment or other short term assignments with Ethiopian Business Firms.
International organizations/embassies work visa is issued to foreign nationals with ordinary passports who are invited by international organizations or embassies resident in Ethiopian for different work purposes.
Government institutions short task visa is issued to foreign nationals who are coming to accomplish certain tasks for government institutions for a short period of time.
An NGO visa is a visa issued to those foreign nationals who are invited by NGOs operating in Ethiopia for Employment or short term assignments.
REQUIREMENTS OF ETHIOPIA VISA
Tourist visa
- Travel document or passport (scanned or camera-captured image) which is valid for at least six months from the planned date of entry.
- Passport-size photo (scanned or camera-captured image)
Foreign Business Firm Employment Visa
- Written application letter by the employing company
- Business license of the employing company
- TIN certificate of the employing company
- Copy of the passport of the applicant which has 6 month validity
Investment visa
If the traveler is coming to invest in Ethiopia for the first time, the requirement is:
- A support letter( a proof that you are travelling for investment purpose) from the nearest Embassy of Ethiopia.
If the traveler has already been engaged in investment activities in Ethiopia or is invited by a company that already has invested in Ethiopia, the requirements are:
- Copy of official application or request letter addrressed to the Main Department for Immigration and Nationality Affairs of Ethiopia.
- Copy of Business License of the inviting company.
- Support Letter from Investment Commission of Ethiopia.
- Passport-size photo
- Passport copy of the traveler which has atleast 6 months validity from the date of entry.
Journalist visa
- Copy of the passport of the applicant which has 6 month validity
- Support letter from Ministry of Foreign Affairs or Government Communication of Ethiopia
- Written application by the inviting institution
Ethiopian Private Business Firm Work Visa
- Written application letter of the Business firm
- Busines license of the Applying Business firm
- Copy of the passport for whom visa is requested which has 6 month validity
- Contractual agreement between the inviting company and to whom Visa is applied for
International Organizations/Embassies Work Visa
- Copy of written application letter by the organization/embassies to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia.
- Note verbale from Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia.
- Copy of the passport of the applicant which has 6 month validity.
Government Institutions Short Task Visa
- Written application letter by relevant government institution.
- Copy of the passport of the applicant which has 6 month validity.
NGO Work Visa
- Official application or request letter written by the inviting organization and addressed to the Main Department for Immigrationa and Nationality Affairs of Ethiopia.
- Copy of Organizational Registration License of the inviting NGO.
- Passport-size photo of the traveller.
- Passport copy of the traveller which is valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry.
HOW TO APPLY FOR ETHIOPIA VISA
Determine your visa type. Complete the application form. Usually, you can download the form to your computer and then print it out. Gather all required documents.
Submit all documents and visa application form to the nearest Ethiopia embassy or consulate in your country.
After your visa is issued you will be notified about it. Collect your visa on time.
ETHIOPIA VISA APPLICATION FORM
All applicants must download the visa application form, fill in the required details and submit it with mandatory documents to start the process for a Ethiopia visa.
You can download Ethiopia visa application form from internet or get directly from the embassy or consulate. It is recommended to contact nearest Ethiopia embassy or consulate before starting prepare all required documents for application process.