Ethiopia - Applying for a National Identification Card

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. Application form for getting a National ID card is available in Ministry of Justice, Ethiopia contact link
2. Applicant must enter necessary details in the application form.
3. Applicant should make sure to carry all the necessary documents that are mentioned under the “Required Documents” section of this page (Both photocopies and originals)
4. Applicant must attach the photocopies of the documents (whichever is necessary) along with the application form while submitting.
5. A fee of 1 Birr must be paid while submitting the form.
6. If the applicant followed the above-mentioned procedure properly, then, the applicant will get the National Identification Card within 7-30 working days.
7. Applicant will be notified via SMS regarding the Keble card’s availability.
8. After getting the notification, applicant can visit the office to collect their ID Card.
9. If there is no information regarding the ID Card is provided by concerned authorities, applicant can visit the office to know status of their application.
   

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Required Documents

The documents that is required for the application process is listed below:

• Passport size photographs
• Birth Certificate
  

Office Locations & Contacts

Location: Addis Ababa
Address: Ministry of Justice,
Addis Ababa,
Ethiopia
Ph no: +251115541868
Contact link

Eligibility

Ethiopian citizen who is 16 years old.