Types of Ethiopian Business Visas and how to apply them.

1.Conference Visa – CV

2.Investment Visa – IV

3.Foreign Business Firm Employment Visa – WV

4.Ethiopian Government Employment Visa – GV

5.Journalist Visa – JV

6.Ethiopian Private Business Firm Work Visa – PE

7.International Organizations/Embassies Work Visa – RI

8.Ethiopian Government Institutions Short Task Visa – GIV

9.Non-Governmental Organizations(NGO) Work Visa – NV

Address

Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Main Department for Immigration and Nationality Affairs

•        Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
•       +251 (11) 665 0297
•       support@evisa.gov.et

Conference Visa – CV

A conference visa is issued to those who wish to visit Ethiopia for International conferences provided that they have an invitation to the conference, seminar or workshop being organized in Ethiopia by a Ministry or Department of the Government of Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Regional State Governments, Educational Institutions and Universities or organizations owned by the private sector or by the Government of Ethiopia, United Nations or its specialized agencies, African Union or reputed NGOs.

Requirements

Recent passport-size photo, copy of passport of the applicant which is valid for at least 6 months from the intended entry date to Ethiopia and invitation letter are required. 
Please refer to the below table for additional requirements. 

Note:

• Invitation Letter issued by the inviting company/organization to the pariticipant should describe the conference briefly such as conference name, start date, end date and venue.
  
• Note verbale is a letter from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia to the Main Department for Immigration and Nationality Affairs stating that an organization/company has officially requested for visa.

Duration and Validity

The conference visa is a 30 (thirty)-day single entry visa whose validity starts from the intended date of entry to Ethiopia.

Extension

Conference Visa can not be extended.

Fee

For single entry 30-days conference visa, the application fee is USD 32. 

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Investment Visa – IV

This is a visa issued to foreign Nationals who are engaged in investment activities. It can also be issued to potential investors who wish to come and invest in Ethiopia.

Requirements

• Recent passport-size photo and passport copy of the traveler which has atleast 6 months validity from the date of entry are mandatory.

Additionally, if the traveler is coming to invest or see investment opportunities in Ethiopia for the first time, the requirement is:

• A support letter( a proof that you are travelling for investment purpose) from the nearest Embassy of Ethiopia.

If the traveler is invited by a company that has been involved in investment activies in Ethiopia, the requirements are:

• Official application letter written by the inviting company addrressed to the Main Department for Immigration and Nationality Affairs of Ethiopia.
• Business License of the inviting company.
• Support Letter from Investment Commission of Ethiopia.

Processing Time

Under normal circumstances, the processing time for tourist visa is 3 days. So, travelers should submit their application at least 3 days before their estimated date of arrival

Duration and Validity

The Validity of the Visa starts counting from the date intended to Enter Ethiopia Travelers can request for extension before the visa expires by going in person to the Head Office of The Main Department for Immigration and Nationality Affairs (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia).

Fees

Please refer to the below table for application fees of different visa validity periods.

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Foreign Business Firm Employment Visa – WV

Foreign Business Firm Employment Visa is issued to foreign nationals who are entering Ethiopia to be employed by business firms owned/operated by foreigners.

Requirements

Copy of the following documents is mandatory.

• Recent passport-size photo of the applicant.
• Passport of the visa applicant which is valid for at least 6 months from the intended date of entry to Ethiopia.
• Formal application letter by the inviting company.
• Business license of the inviting company.
• TIN(Taxpayer Identication Number) Certificate of the inviting company.
• Contractual agreement between the inviting company and the visa applicant.

Processing Time

Under normal circumstances, the processing time for tourist visa is 3 days. So, travelers should submit their application at least 3 days before their estimated date of arrival.

Duration and Validity

The Validity of the Visa starts counting from the date intended to Enter Ethiopia.

Extension

Travelers can request for extension before the visa expires by going in person to the Head Office of The Main Department for Immigration and Nationality Affairs (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia). Travelers who stay beyond the validity period without extending are subject to fines and legal penalties.

Fees

For single-entry 30 days visa, the application fee is USD 42. 

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Ethiopian Government Employment Visa – GV

Government employment visa issued to foreign nationals to be employed by different Ethiopian Government institutions/ministries.

Requirements

Copy of the following documents is mandatory.

• Recent passport-size photo of the applicant.
• Passport of the visa applicant which is valid for at least 6 months from the intended date of entry to Ethiopia.
• Written application letter by relevant Government institution.

Processing Time

Under normal circumstances, the processing time for tourist visa is 3 days. So, travelers should submit their application at least 3 days before their estimated date of arrival

Duration and Validity

The Validity of the Visa starts counting from the date intended to Enter Ethiopia Travelers can request for extension before the visa expires by going in person to the Head Office of The Main Department for Immigration and Nationality Affairs (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia).

Extension

Travelers can request for extension before the visa expires by going in person to the Head Office of The Main Department for Immigration and Nationality Affairs (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia). Travelers who stay beyond the validity period without extending are subject to fines and legal penalties.

Fees

For single entry 30 days visa, the application fee is USD 32. 

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Journalist Visa – JV

Journalist visa is issued to foreign Journalists, media professionals or film makers, coming to cover events, report for media organizations or produce films, TV or written material of various kinds.

Requirements

Copy of the following documents is mandatory.

• Recent passport-size photo of the applicant.
• Passport of the visa applicant which is valid for at least 6 months from the intended date of entry to Ethiopia.
• Written application by the inviting institution or company.
• Support Letter from Ministry of foreign Affairs or Government communications office of Ethiopia.

Processing Time

Under normal circumstances, the processing time for tourist visa is 3 days. So, travelers should submit their application at least 3 days before their estimated date of arrival

Duration and Validity

The Validity of the Visa starts counting from the date intended to enter Ethiopia Travelers can request for extension before the visa expires by going in person to the Head Office of The Main Department for Immigration and Nationality Affairs (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia).

Extension

Journalist visa can’t be extended.

Fees

For single-entry 30-days Journalist Visa, the application fee is USD 42. 

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Ethiopian Private Business Firm Work Visa – PE

Private Business Firm Visa is issued to foreign nationals coming for employment or other short term assignments with Ethiopian private business firms.

Requirements

Copy of the following documents is mandatory.

• Recent passport-size photo of the applicant.
• Passport of the visa applicant which is valid for at least 6 months from the intended date of entry to Ethiopia.
• Formal application/request letter written by the inviting company and addressed to Main Department for Immigration and Nationality Affairs of Ethiopia.
• Busines license of the inviting company
• Taxpayer Identification Number(TIN) Certificate of the inviting company
• Contractual agreement between the inviting company and the visa applicant.

Processing Time

Under normal circumstances, the processing time for tourist visa is 3 days. So, travelers should submit their application at least 3 days before their estimated date of arrival.

Duration and Validity

The Validity of the Visa starts counting from the date intended to enter Ethiopia Travelers can request for extension before the visa expires by going in person to the Head Office of The Main Department for Immigration and Nationality Affairs (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia).

Extension

Travelers can request for extension before the visa expires by going in person to the Head Office of The Main Department for Immigration and Nationality Affairs (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia). Travelers who stay beyond the validity period without extending are subject to fines and legal penalties.

Fees

For single entry 30-days visa, the application fee is USD 32. 

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International Organizations/Embassies Work Visa – RI

International organizations/embassies work visa is issued to foreign nationals with ordinary passports who are invited by international organizations or embassies resident in Ethiopian for different work purposes.

Requirements

Copy of the following documents is mandatory.

• Recent passport-size photo of the applicant.
• Passport of the visa applicant which is valid for at least 6 months from the intended date of entry to Ethiopia.
• Formal application letter by the organization/embassies to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia.
• Note verbale or support letter from Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia.

Processing Time

Under normal circumstances, the processing time for international organizations/embassies work visa is 3 days. So, travelers should submit their application at least 3 days before their estimated date of arrival

Duration and Validity

The validity of the international organizations/embassies work visa starts counting from the date intended to enter Ethiopia

Fees

For Single Entry Visa for one month, the fee is USD 52. 

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Ethiopian Government Institutions Short Task Visa – GIV

Government Institutions Short Task Visa is issued to foreign nationals who wish to enter Ethiopia to accomplish certain tasks for government institutions for a short period of time.

Requirements

Copy of the following documents is mandatory.

• Recent passport-size photo of the applicant.
• Passport of the visa applicant which is valid for at least 6 months from the intended date of entry to Ethiopia.
• Written application letter by relevant Government institution.

Processing Time

Under normal circumstances, the processing time for visa is 3 days. So, travelers should submit their application at least 3 days before their estimated date of arrival

Duration and Validity

The Validity of the visa starts counting from the date intended to enter Ethiopia. Travelers can request for extension before the visa expires by going in person to the Head Office of The Main Department for Immigration and Nationality Affairs (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia).

Fee

Please refer to the below table for application fees for different visa validity periods.

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Non-Governmental Organizations(NGO) Work Visa – NV

An NGO visa is a visa issued to those foreign nationals who are invited by NGOs operating in Ethiopia for Employment or short term assignments.

Requirements

Copy of the following documents is mandatory.

• Recent passport-size photo of the applicant.
• Passport of the visa applicant which is valid for at least 6 months from the intended date of entry to Ethiopia.
• Official application letter written by the inviting organization and addressed to the Main Department for Immigrationa and Nationality Affairs of Ethiopia.
• Registration License of the inviting organization.

Processing Time

Under normal circumstances, the processing time for tourist visa is 3 days. So, travelers should submit their application at least 3 days before their estimated date of arrival.

Duration and Validity

The Validity of the visa starts counting from the date intended to enter Ethiopia.

Extension

NGO Visa cannot be extended.

Fees

For single entry 30-days NGO Visa, the fee is USD 62. 

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