Ethiopia
How to Apply
Complete Application
Complete Online Application, must be typed and can’t be handwritten. Original signature is required, in Black Pen.
Valid U.S. Passport
- You must submit your current undamaged passport and it must have one blank visa page.
- The passport must be signed and valid for six months from the date of departure.
Visa Photos
- Passport photo services available at our offices.
- Must be 2″ x 2″ on a white background.
- Photo must not be older than one month.
Proof of Travel
Applicant must submit flight and hotel reservations.
BY MAIL: Service Order Form
If you are processing your application with us via mail, please fill out the service order form and send it along with the documents.
Complete Application
Complete Online Application, must be typed and can’t be handwritten. Original signature is required, in Black Pen.
Valid U.S. Passport
- You must submit your current undamaged passport and it must have one blank visa page.
- The passport must be signed and valid for six months from the date of departure.
Visa Photos
- Passport photo services available at our offices.
- Must be 2″ x 2″ on a white background.
- Photo must not be older than one month.
Proof of Travel
Applicant must submit flight and hotel reservations.
Business Cover Letter
Applicant must submit a Business Cover Letter (BCL) from a US company. A BCL is an original document on company letterhead signed by a company official. It must provide the dates, duration and purpose of the trip. It should also include contact details (name and address) of an individual at the host company. Close the letter by accepting moral and financial responsibility for the applicant.
Letter of Invitation
Applicant must submit a letter of invitation from your partner in Ethiopia is required:
The letter must be addressed to the Embassy of Ethiopia.
The letter must explain the nature or purpose of business and the duration of the proposed business trip.
The letter must state the name as well as the addresses of individuals, departments and organizations in Ethiopia you intend to visit.
The letter must specify the visa validity and number of entries, the applicant is asking for.
The letter must be on company letterhead and bear signature/stamp.
Letter of Approval
Applicant must submit a copy of visa approval from Ministry of Foreign affairs or Ministry of Labor of Ethiopia.
BY MAIL: Service Order Form
If you are processing your application with us via mail, please fill out the service order form and send it along with the documents.
Visa Fees & Processing Times
Type of Visa | Entry | Processing Time | Fees |
2 Years TOURIST | Multiple Entry (30 Days) | 3 Days | $70.00 |
1 Year BUSINESS | Multiple Entry (30 Days) | 6 Days | $100.00 |
Processing Time | Fees |
---|---|
Rush | $199.00 |
Regular | $145.00 |
Routine | $99.00 |
We only return passports using FedEx.
Priority Overnight Delivery | $35.00 |
First Overnight (8:30 AM) | $69.00 |
Saturday Delivery | $42.00 |
- You can include a prepaid return air bill in which case you will not be charged.
- You can provide a FedEx account number and we will generate the air bill – an additional fee of $5 will be charged to your work order.