ETHIOPIA

CAPITAL: ADDIS ABABA
CURRENCY: BIRR

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TOURIST VISA

  • Passport valid for 6 months from the date of travel

  • Covering letter from the applicant,

  • One visa form duly filled in (one passport size photo should be attached),

  • Round trip Air Ticket,

  • Passport valid at least for six months,

  • Yellow fever certificate,

  • Hotel Booking,

  • If visiting friends or relatives, invitation/sponsorship document,

  • Proof of sufficient foreign currency,

BUSINESS VISA

  • Passport valid for 6 months from the date of travel

  • One visa form duly filled in (one passport size photo should be attached),

  • Round trip Air Ticket,

  • Passport valid at least for six months,

  • Yellow fever certificate,

  • Covering letter from the applicant's organisation, mentioning the name, designation and passport no of the applicant and prupose of visit. (Simply mentioning "business purpose" is not sufficient). The letter should also bear the official seal of the company along with the signatory's name and designation.

  • Invitation letter from Ethiopia addressed to the consulate General mentioning specific purpose of visit, official seal of the company along with the signatory's name and designation. official seal of the company along with the signatory's name and designation.

  • For Employment visitors, signed copy of the employment contract/ letter of appointment indicating duration of contract and position should be attached.First time traveller, recommendation letter from the Indian Chamber of Commerce is required.