Ethiopia
  • Type of Travel
Our Services Fees
Regular $60.00
Rush $99.00
Emergency $139.00
Student Visa Service Fees
Student Regular $60.00
Student Rush and Emergency $160.00
Work Visa Service Fees
Work Regular $84.00
Work Rush and Emergency $168.00
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Ethiopia Visa Instructions
Visa Application Requirements for US citizens
Ethiopian Business Visa Requirements:
Email Requirements
A valid passport and visa are required to travel to this destination.
1Passport Requirements:

Original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond stay, with at least one blank visa page available for visa stamp(s). Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for visa stamps.

Click here to Apply for a new US Passport, Renew a US Passport or Add Pages to a US Passport.
2 Ethiopian Visa Application Form:

One signed Ethiopia visa application form plus one copy.
Improperly completed Ethiopia visa application forms may delay the processing of your Ethiopia visa.
3Photo Requirements:

One recent 2 x 2 passport type photograph in color, front view and with a plain/white background.
4 Business Letter:

Letter from employer or sponsoring company, on company letterhead, introducing the applicant, indicating the applicant's employment status/position held in the company, and clearly stating the purpose of visit to Ethiopia. The business letter must also indicate who will be financially responsible for the applicant and must provide detailed contact information in Ethiopia.

To generate an Ethiopian Business Cover Letter on-line, fill out this Business Letter Form and print the completed letter on your company letterhead.
5Proof Of Departure:

In New York jurisdiction, a computer generated flight itinerary from the airline or travel agency or copy of airline tickets.
6 Global Reservation Form:

This is Travisa's service order form, where you will select the visa processing needed and make your payment. You must print the completed form and send it to Travisa with all other supporting documents.


Click here for Ethiopia Consular Fees and Visa Processing Options
Ethiopia Visa Validity:

Visas are usually valid for 2 years based on the consulate's discretion.
Ethiopian Visa Processing Time:

Visas are usually processed in 8 working days. Rush and Emergency service may be available for additional fees. Please visit our Consular Fees page for details. Rush and Emergency service is defined as any attempt made by Travisa to retrieve the visa in less time than the amount required by the embassy to process the visa.
In order to ensure that visa applications for most embassies/consulates are submitted on the day that we receive them, they should be shipped to us via FedEx Priority Overnight (not First Overnight or Standard Overnight).
Non-refundable tickets or reservations should not be purchased until all visas and passports are secured and in your possession.

Ethiopian Tourist Visa Requirements:
Email Requirements
A valid passport and visa are required to travel to this destination.
1Passport Requirements:

Original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond stay, with at least one blank visa page available for visa stamp(s). Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for visa stamps.

Click here to Apply for a new US Passport, Renew a US Passport or Add Pages to a US Passport.
2 Ethiopian Visa Application Form:

One signed Ethiopia visa application form plus one copy.
Improperly completed Ethiopia visa application forms may delay the processing of your Ethiopia visa.
3Photo Requirements:

One recent 2 x 2 passport type photograph in color, front view and with a plain/white background.
4Proof Of Departure:

Computer generated flight itinerary from the airline or a travel agency or copy of airline tickets. A signed letter on the travel agency's letterhead confirming round-trip booking may also be acceptable.
5 Global Reservation Form:

This is Travisa's service order form, where you will select the visa processing needed and make your payment. You must print the completed form and send it to Travisa with all other supporting documents.


Click here for Ethiopia Consular Fees and Visa Processing Options
Ethiopia Visa Validity:

Visas are usually valid for 2 years based on the consulate's discretion.
Ethiopian Visa Processing Time:

Visas are usually processed in 8 working days. Rush and Emergency service may be available for additional fees. Please visit our Consular Fees page for details. Rush and Emergency service is defined as any attempt made by Travisa to retrieve the visa in less time than the amount required by the embassy to process the visa.
In order to ensure that visa applications for most embassies/consulates are submitted on the day that we receive them, they should be shipped to us via FedEx Priority Overnight (not First Overnight or Standard Overnight).
Non-refundable tickets or reservations should not be purchased until all visas and passports are secured and in your possession.

Ethiopian Transit Visa Requirements:
Email Requirements
A valid passport and visa are required to transit this destination.
1Passport Requirements:

Original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond stay, with at least one blank visa page available for visa stamp(s). Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for visa stamps.

Click here to Apply for a new US Passport, Renew a US Passport or Add Pages to a US Passport.
2 Ethiopian Visa Application Form:

One signed Ethiopia visa application form plus one copy.
Improperly completed Ethiopia visa application forms may delay the processing of your Ethiopia visa.
3Photo Requirements:

One recent 2 x 2 passport type photograph in color, front view and with a plain/white background.
4Proof Of Departure:

Computer generated flight itinerary from the airline or a travel agency or copy of airline tickets.
5Other Requirements:

A copy of onward destination visas (if applicable).
6 Global Reservation Form:

This is Travisa's service order form, where you will select the visa processing needed and make your payment. You must print the completed form and send it to Travisa with all other supporting documents.


Click here for Ethiopia Consular Fees and Visa Processing Options
Ethiopia Visa Validity:

Visas are usually valid for 2 years based on the consulate's discretion.
Ethiopian Visa Processing Time:

Visas are usually processed in 8 working days. Rush and Emergency service may be available for additional fees. Please visit our Consular Fees page for details. Rush and Emergency service is defined as any attempt made by Travisa to retrieve the visa in less time than the amount required by the embassy to process the visa.
In order to ensure that visa applications for most embassies/consulates are submitted on the day that we receive them, they should be shipped to us via FedEx Priority Overnight (not First Overnight or Standard Overnight).
Non-refundable tickets or reservations should not be purchased until all visas and passports are secured and in your possession.

Ethiopian Diplomat/Official Visa Requirements:
Email Requirements
A valid passport and visa are required to travel to this destination.
1Passport Requirements:

Original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond stay, and with at least one blank visa page available for visa stamp(s).

Click here to Apply for a new US Passport, Renew a US Passport or Add Pages to a US Passport.
2 Ethiopian Visa Application Form:

One signed Ethiopia visa application form plus one copy.
Improperly completed Ethiopia visa application forms may delay the processing of your Ethiopia visa.
3Photo Requirements:

One recent 2 x 2 passport type photograph(s), in color, front view and with a plain/white background.
4Other Forms:

Official Letter of Support from the US Department of State.
5Proof Of Departure:

Computer generated flight itinerary from the airline or a travel agency, copy of airline ticket or a corporate letter stating travel plans. A signed letter on the travel agency's letterhead confirming round-trip booking may also be submitted.
6Other Requirements:

Upon arrival at the airport you must declare any foreign currency to the customs authority.
7 Global Reservation Form:

This is Travisa's service order form, where you will select the visa processing needed and make your payment. You must print the completed form and send it to Travisa with all other supporting documents.


Click here for Ethiopia Consular Fees and Visa Processing Options
Ethiopia Visa Validity:

Visas are usually valid for 2 years based on the consulate's discretion.
Ethiopian Visa Processing Time:

Visas are usually processed in 8 working days. Rush and Emergency service may be available for additional fees. Please visit our Consular Fees page for details. Rush and Emergency service is defined as any attempt made by Travisa to retrieve the visa in less time than the amount required by the embassy to process the visa.
In order to ensure that visa applications for most embassies/consulates are submitted on the day that we receive them, they should be shipped to us via FedEx Priority Overnight (not First Overnight or Standard Overnight).
Non-refundable tickets or reservations should not be purchased until all visas and passports are secured and in your possession.

Ethiopia Visa Application Procedures
  1. Review instructions based on the purpose of journey to Ethiopia
  2. Complete, print and sign all visa application forms, including Travisa's Global Reservation Form
  3. Send all of the visa application requirements listed above to Travisa.

    Ethiopia Visa Applications can be processed in the following location(s):
 

Send documents to:
Travisa - Los Angeles
5455 Wilshire Blvd. Ste. 716
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Tel: (323)932-7300
Fax: (323)9327304
 

Send documents to:
Travisa - New York
290 5th Avenue, 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001
Tel: (212) 613-2223
Fax: (212) 613-2287
 

Send documents to:
Travisa - Washington, DC
1731 21st. St. NW
Washington, DC 20009
Tel: (202) 463-6166
Fax: (202) 293-1112
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