Consulate information
| Address: |
3506 International Drive NW, Washington, DC 20008 |
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| Phone: | (202) 587-1686 | Website |
Important Facts
- COVID-19 REGULATIONS (subject to change). Travelers must have a medical certificate with a negative Covid-19 RT-PCR test results. The test must have been taken at most 120 hours before arrival. This does not apply to travelers younger than 10 years. For up to date information, please click this link
- Passport must have at least six (6) months validity beyond the completion of a trip and at least two (2) blank visa pages
- VISA ON ARRIVAL for nationals of Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, India, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Portugal, Russian Fed., South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, UK, USA, and some other countries can be obtained at Addis Ababa, Bole International airport. Must have a valid passport, one recent passport photo, and $50 USD cash.
- BUSINESS VISA ON ARRIVAL for nationals of the countries listed above, MUST have confirmation that a visa has been approved before departure and a letter of invitation issued by the hosting organization.
- E-VISA is available for most nationals of eligible countries.
- TRANSIT WITHOUT A VISA for holders of onward tickets for a maximum transit time of 12 hours and must stay in the international transit area of the airport.
- For more information and questions contact the GC Visa office.
| Visa Application Requirements | US | NON-US | e-Visa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valid passport White background and should be free of shadows, in color and clear, without glasses. Applicants must directly face camera w/ a neutral expression and clearly visible eyes. | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Completed and signed application form White background and should be free of shadows, in color and clear, without glasses. Applicants must directly face camera w/ a neutral expression and clearly visible eyes. | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Completed e-Visa application form | ✔ | ||
| Passport size photos - one (1) photo White background and should be free of shadows, in color and clear, without glasses. Applicants must directly face camera w/ a neutral expression and clearly visible eyes. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Copy of valid passport's vital information page | ✔ | ||
| Invitation letter White background and should be free of shadows, in color and clear, without glasses. Applicants must directly face camera w/ a neutral expression and clearly visible eyes. | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Copy of flight itinerary White background and should be free of shadows, in color and clear, without glasses. Applicants must directly face camera w/ a neutral expression and clearly visible eyes. | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Copy of hotel reservation/Evidence of address while staying in the country. White background and should be free of shadows, in color and clear, without glasses. Applicants must directly face camera w/ a neutral expression and clearly visible eyes. | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Letter of support (Business visa only) White background and should be free of shadows, in color and clear, without glasses. Applicants must directly face camera w/ a neutral expression and clearly visible eyes. | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Proof of valid legal residency in the US (copy only) White background and should be free of shadows, in color and clear, without glasses. Applicants must directly face camera w/ a neutral expression and clearly visible eyes. | ✔ | ||
| Enclose a pre-paid return envelope White background and should be free of shadows, in color and clear, without glasses. Applicants must directly face camera w/ a neutral expression and clearly visible eyes. | ✔ | ✔ |
Forms and Links
ethiopia e-Visa application form
Processing Time
| Processing time | Service type | |
|---|---|---|
| 3 business days | e-Visa | |
| 7 to 10 business days | Regular |
Fee per Visa
Payment Method: Money Order,
| Type of Visa | Fee per Visa | Type of entry | Term of visa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist/Busines US Nationals | 70.00 | Two years | |
| Tourist Visa Non-US Nationals | 40.00 | Single | 30 days |
| Tourist Non-US Nationals | 60.00 | Single | 3 months |
| Tourist Non-US Nationals | 70.00 | Multiple | 3 months |
| Tourist Non-US Nationals | 80.00 | Multiple | 6 months |
| Business (Investments) | 30.00 | Single | 1 month |
| Business (Short meeting, Workshop & Seminar) | 30.00 | Single | 1 month |
Additional Notes
- Allow (2) two extra days for GC Visa Office to process your application.
- For Long Term/Work Visa and Children under 18, Contact GC Visa Office.
- Please note that Embassies/Country Representative Offices change the requirements on a regular basis without notifying us.
- There is a GC surcharge for our services.
Last updated: August 3, 2022