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Business visa

An Ethiopian business visa allows eligible visitors to travel to Ethiopia for business purposes. There are different types of business visas that are designed to enter the country for different reasons.

You can apply for a business visa to Ethiopia online or in person at an embassy or consulate. These types of visas cannot be obtained at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport on arrival.

There are many types of business visas for Ethiopia that allow visitors to enter the country for a variety of reasons. These visas allow visitors to enter Ethiopia through the Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.

Conference visa

Conference visas are issued to visitors who have received an invitation to attend a conference, seminar or workshop organized by an Ethiopian government ministry or department, regional state governments, educational institutions and universities or organizations, the United Nations, the African Union or a reputable NGO.

Requirements:

• A recent passport-size photo, a copy of the applicant's passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry into Ethiopia, and an invitation are required.

Any legal private company registered and based in Ethiopia

• Application letter written by the inviting company to the Ethiopian Immigration and Citizenship Service.
• Business license (extended for the financial year) of the inviting company.
• Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) certificate (updated during the financial year) of the inviting company
• Any government organization, ministry, department, or educational institution of the Government of Ethiopia
• Official application letter written by the inviting company to the Ethiopian Immigration and Citizenship Service

Non-governmental organizations registered in Ethiopia

• Official application letter written by the inviting organization to the Ethiopian Immigration and Citizenship Service
• License for registration of the inviting organization.
• Any international or intergovernmental organizations such as the United Nations and the African Union.

An official application letter written by the inviting organization to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia.

• Verbal letter (letter of support) from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia.
• The invitation letter issued by the inviting company/organization to the participant must contain a brief description of the conference, such as the name of the conference, start date, end date, and venue.

The conference visa is a 30-day single-use visa, valid from the intended date of entry into Ethiopia.

The conference visa cannot be extended.

A fee of US$32 is charged for a single-entry 30-day conference visa.

Visa for employment in a foreign commercial firm

A foreign commercial firm employment visa is a type of short-term visa for Ethiopia. It is intended for foreign workers who work for enterprises with foreign owners. The visa allows workers to enter Ethiopia once for up to one month. When submitting an application, it is necessary to provide a copy of the business license and the TIN certificate of the employer company.

Requirements:

• A copy of the following documents is mandatory.
• A recent passport-size photo of the applicant.
• Visa applicant's passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended date of entry into Ethiopia.
• An official application letter written by the inviting organization and addressed to the Ethiopian Immigration and Citizenship Service.
• Business license of the inviting company.
• TIN certificate (Taxpayer Identification Number) of the inviting company.
• A contractual agreement between the inviting company and the visa applicant.

The validity period of the visa starts counting from the date of intended entry into Ethiopia.

Travelers can apply for an extension before their visa expires in person at the Immigration and Citizenship Headquarters (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia). Travelers who stay in the country after their visa expires without an extension are subject to fines and legal sanctions.

Journalist's visa

Journalists, professional photographers, and cinematographers who wish to visit Ethiopia to prepare a report must obtain a journalist visa. A letter of support from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the Ethiopian Government Liaison Service must be provided at the time of application.

Requirements:

• A copy of the following documents is mandatory.
• A recent passport-size photo of the applicant.
• Visa applicant's passport, valid for at least 6 months from the intended date of entry into Ethiopia.
• An official application letter written by the inviting organization and addressed to the Ethiopian Immigration and Citizenship Service.
• A letter of support from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the Government Liaison Office of Ethiopia.

A journalist's visa cannot be extended.

For a single-entry 30-day journalist visa, the application fee is $42.

Visa for a private company in Ethiopia

The Ethiopian private firm visa is a work visa for foreign nationals who enter the country for short-term projects, assignments, or work for Ethiopian companies. The applicant firm must be owned by an Ethiopian company. In addition, a contractual agreement must be concluded between the applicant and the inviting company.

Requirements:

• A copy of the following documents is mandatory.
• A recent passport-size photo of the applicant.
• Visa applicant's passport, valid for at least 6 months from the intended date of entry into Ethiopia.
• An official application letter written by the inviting organization and addressed to the Ethiopian Immigration and Citizenship Service.
• Business license of the inviting company
• Certificate of Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) of the inviting company
• A contractual agreement between the inviting company and the visa applicant.

Travelers may request an extension before the visa expires by contacting the Immigration and Nationality Directorate General (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia) in person. Travelers who stay in the country after their visa expires without an extension are subject to fines and legal sanctions.

For a single-entry 30-day visa, the application fee is $32.