Ethiopia - Apply for Travel Insurance

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. The application form for travel insurance is available in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ethiopia.
2. The location link of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is – format
3. Applicant must make sure to carry all the related documents that are listed under the “Required Documents” section of this page. (Both photocopies and originals).
4. Applicant should fill-in all the necessary details in the application form.
5. Applicant should attach the photocopies of the related documents that are required for the procedure to complete along with the application form before submitting it.
6. The fee must be paid as requested by the authorities while submitting the form.
7. The application form and the attached documents will be verified by the concerned authorities.
8. It takes around two weeks for the procedure to complete and the applicant can get their Travel Insurance.
9. If the applicant didn’t get the document within two weeks, then, they can visit the office for getting information on their application.
   

Apply Online

1. The application form is available in the following link – format
2. If the applicant is an existing user, then, provide login credentials like - Email ID or Phone number & the password in Password box and click “Login”.
3. If the applicant is a new user, then, click on the “Register” option for new registration.
4. Now in Account Registration page, the applicant has to enter basic details like – Account Type, Name, Father’s Name, Grand Father Name, Mobile Number, Password, Confirm Password, Captcha and click “Register”.
5. Now login with the registered credentials.
6. Applicant must upload the digital copies of the documents that are mentioned under the “Required Documents” section of this page.
7. Please Fill the Request Form Properly in order to submit your service request application. Fields marked with ‘astrics (*)’ sign are mandatory information that should be provided by you to process your application by selected service provider.
8. If you wish to pause your application request process and continue later, your can do so by saving your application as a Draft and Resume it later from Draft Applications Section.
9. After you Submit your Service Request Application, you will be provided with a unique Tracking Number and Service provider branch that will process your service request.
10. This information will also be sent to your email address you provided at registration time. With your tracking number, you can follow up the progress of your application on Track My Application Section.
11. You can only apply for the Same Service Request once. Only after the completion of existing Service request, you can reapply to the Service again.
12. Case worker who handled your service Request may contact you for further information regarding your application.
13. You can reply for case worker inquires on Messages Section. Depending on you requested service business process, you may also be asked to fill other forms to process your application further on Correspondence Section.
14. For Service requests that requires a physical presence a as a part of business process (Example: Payment, hard print document verifications, Document Pickup), you will be asked to reserve appointment time On Appointment Section.
15. Once you complete your reservation, the provider will reserve the time and service counter for you. You can’t change your reservation time, so make sure you will be at reserved service counter before 10 minutes of reservation time.
    

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Required Documents

The documents that are required for the application process are as follows:

• ID Proof
• Birth Proof
• Address Proof
• Passport size photographs
  

Office Locations & Contacts

Location: Addis Ababa.
Address: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Contact: +251115517345
Location link: format

Eligibility

A foreigner wishing to travel Ethiopia must buy a travel Insurance to cover all their needs while travelling to Ethiopia.

Fees

Please pay as per the travel Insurance requests.

Validity

Valid for one year.

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

The process gets over within 15 days.

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Instructions

The buyer of a second-hand motor vehicle is expected to apply for transfer of charge of ownership to their name within 14 days of purchase.

Required Information

The information that are required for applying are:

• Visitors are required to provide biometric data in order to obtain travel insurance and then a visa to travel to Ethiopia.
• One completed visa application form.
• Four recent passport-size photos
• Visa authorization telex/invitation with reference number from Ethiopia or travel agent Proof that you are sponsored which will help to organize the issue of the Travelers insurance visa.
  

Need for the Document

With a little forward planning, you can protect your health when traveling and avoid unexpected medical bills. Travel insurance covers medical expenses and financial losses while traveling, such as loss of luggage, non-refundable per-payments, trip cancellation fees, loss incurred as a result of bankruptcy of tour provider, theft of or damage to personal possessions including money, travel documents and passports, accidental death, and emergency evacuation/repatriation.

Information which might help

• Use the right application form
• Ensure that all the relevant parts in the form are duly completed
• Remember to sign the form
• Check if your address on the form is clear and correct
• Ensure that your application form is accompanied by all the necessary supporting document
  

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

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