Ethiopia - Apply for Private Visa

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To apply for private visa, applicant has to approach the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. contact link1 or the applicant contact Immigration Nationality and Vital Event Agency in Ethiopia contact link2
2. Obtain the application form from the respective authority.
3. Complete the application form with necessary details.
4. Make sure you have all the documents in hand that are listed under the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies along with the application.
6. Submit the application form to the concerned officer.
7. Now the authorities will verify your application and validate the submitted documents.
8. After verification process, authority will issue the private visa to the applicant.
   

Apply Online:

1. Application for a immigration Visa is available in the following link
2. Applicant has to choose “Visa Type” and “Citizenship” and then check on the terms and conditions tab.
3. Select the visa type as “Ethiopian Private Business Firm Work Visa - PE”
4. Finally, check on “I’m not a robot” and then click on “Continue”.
5. On the following tab, applicant has to enter arrival information and then click on “Next”.
6. Next tab asks for personal information of the applicant which are to be entered and then the customer has to click on “Next” button.
7. Applicant has to upload digital copies of documents (whichever is necessary) that are mentioned under “Required Documents” section of this page.
8. Finally review documents and click on “Submit” button.
9. Payment for this procedure can be paid online.
10. If all above-mentioned procedures were followed properly by the applicant, visa will be provided within a month by visiting the office.
11. The applicant should carry the necessary documents with them while collecting the visa
    

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Required Documents

• Passport with at least 6 months of validity from the date you intend to enter the country
• A scanned copy of your passport bio page
• A recent passport size digital photo (in color)
• Completed application form
  

Office Locations & Contacts

Ministry of Foreign Affairs
P.O Box: 393
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Tele: (+251) 5-51-73-45
Fax: (+251) 5-51-43-00
Contact link

Department of Immigration Nationality and Event agency
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Contact No: +251 (11) 665 0297
Email - [email protected]
Contact link

Eligibility

Applicant who visits Ethiopia for private business related-work is eligible to apply.

Fees

Fee will be disclosed by the authority at the time of application submission.

Validity

The private visa are usually valid for entry within three months from the date of issue.

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Processing Time

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Required Information

• Name and address of the applicant
• Name and address of the resident you are visiting
• proof of sufficient funds (at least USD 500) to cover your stay in the country
• Dates and Duration of previous visits to Ethiopia
• Reasons for visit
• Contact information
• Country and place of birth
• Date of Birth
  

Need for the Document

A visa is a form of permission or a pass for a non-citizen to enter, transit or remain in Ethiopia. A private visa is issued for private visits by invitation of residents of a given country. This type of Visa is of short-stay visa issued for a private visit by means of an invitation from residents of the country.

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