Ethiopia Expands E-Visa Service

The Ethiopian Immigration and Nationality Affairs Main Department in collaboration with Ethiopian Airlines recently expanded its e-visa service to all international visitors to Ethiopia.

Though the e-visa service, initially launched in June 2017, was available for a limited number of countries, under the new initiative all international visitors can now travel to Ethiopia by processing their visa online.

The e-visa is processed and issued online on a single webpage where applicants apply, pay and secure their entry visa online. Once the application is approved, applicants receive an email authorizing them to travel to Ethiopia and they will get their passport stamped with the visa upon arrival in Addis Ababa.

Mr Gebreyohannes Teklu, Director Main Department for Immigration & Nationality Affairs, said, “We are glad that we have been working together with Ethiopian Airlines for the effective implementation of e-visa facilities at Bole International Airport. Now international visitors to Ethiopia, from any country in the world will make use of this service. Moreover, we have set up a dedicated contact center to provide responsive service during or after travellers’ experience with our online service.”

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