Ethiopia Visa for United States citizens

Types of Ethiopia eVisa for citizens of United States

Ethiopia and United States maintain strong and rich diplomatic relations and have done since 1956, with Ethiopia being one of the largest receivers of international assistance from United States.

• 1, A single-entry visa will expire once you leave Ethiopia, regardless of the number of days you did use out of the 30 or 90 days granted. In the case of re-entry, tourists should apply for a new Ethiopia Visa..
• 2, Should you wish to extend your visa, you should be able to do so while still in Ethiopia by physically going to the Main Immigration and Nationality Affairs Office in Addis Ababa at least a week prior to your current visa expiry date. Or you can apply online for a new eVisa while still in Ethiopia. In case you overstay, you will have to pay a fine in full before leaving Ethiopia or may even risk imprisonment.
• 3, If you are looking for a multiple-entry visa, then you have to go through the conventional method by going directly to the Ethiopian Embassy or Consulate near you after having set up an appointment first.
• For US citizens transiting through Ethiopia without leaving the airport between flights, no transit visa is required.
• Whereas, holders of service or diplomatic passports of any country, except for Somalia and Pakistan, can enter Ethiopia visa-free for a period of up to 3 months.

4, Ethiopia 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. The Validity of the Visa starts counting from the date intended to Enter Ethiopia Travelers can request for extension before the visa expires.

5, 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. The Validity of the visa starts counting from the date intended to enter Ethiopia. NGO Visa cannot be extended. This type of Ethiopia Business visa is for 30 days single entry.

+ NGO Work Visa. 1, passport-size photo of the applicant, 2, Official application letter was written by the inviting organization and addressed. and 3, Registration License of the inviting organization.

The Ethiopia eVisa Sample

Visa is also granted on arrival at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport for visitors with an invitation letter attending meetings, seminars, or workshops organized by the African Union participants of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa conferences and meetings.