Ethiopia - Apply for a Diplomatic Visa

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To apply for diplomatic visa the applicant has to approach Department of Immigration Nationality and Vital Event Agency in Ethiopia contact link
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. Applicant has to attach the photocopies of those documents along with the application form.
6. Submit the application form to the concerned officer.
7. Fee for this procedure has to be paid as per the authority request and submit the receipt as a proof of payment.
8. Now the authorities will verify your application and validate the submitted documents.
9. After verification process, the diplomatic visa will be ready for collection.
10. The applicant will be contacted through email or phone call.
11. The applicant must carry all the documents while collecting the diplomatic visa.
    

Apply Online

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

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Required Documents

• Valid Diplomatic Passports
• Verbal Note from Ethiopia Missions Abroad
• A scanned copy of your passport bio page
• A recent passport size digital photo (in color)
• Completed application form
  

Office Locations & Contacts

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

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

Eligibility

Applicant who visits Ethiopia for business related travel is eligible to apply.

Fees

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

Validity

A diplomatic visa to Ethiopia is valid for 3 months before you travel once it is issued given.

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

The processing time may vary depending on the availability and correctness of the information provided. It usually takes5- 7 business days.

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Instructions

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Required Information

• Name
• Father’s Name
• Grand Father’s Name
• Date of Birth
• Nationality
• Mobile Number
• Email ID
• Birth Place
• Birth Certificate Unique ID
• Occupation
• Hair Colour
• Gender
• Marital Status
• Height
• Eye Colour
  

Need for the Document

• An individual must be travelling to Ethiopia on behalf of their national government to undergo any official activities for that government.
• Local government officials represent state and other local political entity do not qualify for a diplomatic visa.
  

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External Links

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