Embassy of The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia

Ethiopian Origin ID Card

In order to obtain Ethiopian Origin ID card, the applicant must complete an application form and follow the steps below. Please note that all applicants are required to pick up the ID cards in person at the Consular Services at the embassy.
Ethiopian Origin ID cards are valid for five years.
If an applicant wishes to add children under 18 to his/her ID card, then he/she should present two copies of a legal document showing the relationship (i.e. legalized Birth certificate).

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Amended Directive on the Issuance of the ID Card for Foreign Nationals of Ethiopian Origin

Guidelines for processing ID Card Application

All applications must be made in person as applicants will be required to give fingerprints at the Embassy.

1. Requirements for foreign nationals of Ethiopian Origin to obtain Ethiopian Origin ID Card

Fill out and submit two copies of application forms. Click here to download the form
Two copies of valid passport from the country of naturalization.The passport must be valid at least for 6 months;
Four passport-size recent colour photographs(with white background and the name of the applicant at the back of the photograph);
Two copies of supporting document that show the applicant is Ethiopian Origin. The Supporting document can be one or more of the following documents;

If your old Ethiopian Passport was manual (Blue), Please attach Two copies of it (make sure to attach the pages which shows your name, your picture, date of issue and expiration date of the passport) and two copies of Birth certificate which is authenticated through Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs; or
If your old Ethiopian Passport was machine-readable (Burgendy), Please attach Two copies of it (make sure to attach the pages which shows your name, your picture, date of issue and expiration date of the passport); or
Two copies of Birth certificate which is authenticated through Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs; or
Two copies of Court document authenticated by Ministry of Foreign Affairs showing that you are the legal inheritor. The inheritor should be the son/daughter of biological parents who are/were Ethiopians; or
Two copies of adoption court document. The document should be authenticated by Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The adoption document must show that the adoptee was given to the adopter by Ethopian parents and the adoptee even him/herself was an Ethiopian at the time of the adoption; or
Two copies of court document showing Ethiopian origin. The document should be authenticated by Ministry of Foreign Affairs; or
Two copies of court document showing that one of the applicant's parents or grandparents were Ethiopians. The document should be authenticated by Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

2.Holder of Ethiopian Origin ID card who wishes to apply for an Ethiopian Origin ID Card for their Spouse

Fill out and submit two copies of Application forms. Click here to download the form
Two copies of valid passport of the spouse in question. The passport must be valid at least for 6 months;
Two copies of marriage certificate. The marriage certificate should be authenticated through Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (If the marriage took place in Ethiopia) or authenticated through UK appropriate office(If the marriage took place in the UK or other countries). The marriage should be valid for at least two years prior to the date of the application's submission;
Two copies of valid Ethiopian Origin ID Card of the principal applicant.
Four passport size recent colour photographs (with white background and name of the spouse in question at the back of the photograph);

3. Renewal of Ethiopian Origin ID card

A person who wishes to renew Ethiopian Origin ID card should follow the steps outlined below. If your Ethiopian Origin ID card was expired for more than 6 months, please attach a note explaining the reason why you couldn't renew on time.

Fill out and submit two copies of application forms.Click here to download the form
Present your existing Ethiopian Origin ID Card with two copies of it;
Two copies of Valid Passport. The passport must be valid at least for 6 months.
Four passport size recent colour photographs (with white background and name of the spouse in question at the back of the photograph);
If the Ethiopian Origin ID Card was Issued through marriage, the couple should sign and submit a pledge form stating that their marriage is still valid (Click here to download the form) in addition to the copies of valid Ethiopian Origin ID Card of the the principal applicant;
Two copies of supporting document that show the applicant is Ethiopian Origin. The Supporting document can be one or more of the following documents;

Two copies of Birth certificate which is authenticated through Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs; or
Attach Two copies of your old Ethiopian passport (please make sure to attach the pages which shows your name, your picture, date of issue and expiration date of the passport); or
Two copies of document authenticated by Ministry of Foreign Affairs showing that you are the legal inheritor. The inheritor should be the son/daughter of biological parents who are/were Ethiopians; or
Two copies of adoption court document. The document should be authenticated by Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The adoption document must show that the adoptee was given to the adopter by Ethiopian parents and the adoptee even him/herself was an Ethiopian at the time of the adoption; or
Two copies of court document showing Ethiopian origin. The document should be authenticated by Ministry of Foreign Affairs; or
Two copies of court document showing that one of the applicant's parents or grandparents were Ethiopians. The document should be authenticated by Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

4. Replacing a Lost ID card

A person who wishes to obtain a replacement of lost ID card should follow the steps outlined below.

Fill out and submit two copies of application forms.Click here to download the form
Two copies of a lost Ethiopian Origin ID Card (if applicable).;
An application letter stating the loss of Ethiopian ID card. Please state the Date and Place of Issue of the lost ID card on your letter;
Two copies of a Valid Passport. The passport must be valid atleast for 6 months.
Four passport size recent colour photographs(with white background and name of the applicant at the back of the photograph).

Two copies of Birth certificate which is authenticated through Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs; or
Attach Two copies of your old Ethiopian passport (please make sure to attach the pages which shows your name, your picture, date of issue and expiration date of the passport); or
Two copies of document authenticated by Ministry of Foreign Affairs showing that you are the legal inheritor. The inheritor should be the son/daughter of biological parents who are/were Ethiopians; or
Two copies of adoption court document. The document should be authenticated by Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The adoption document must show that the adoptee was given to the adopter by Ethiopian parents and the adoptee even him/herself was an Ethiopian at the time of the adoption; or
Two copies of court document showing Ethiopian origin. The document should be authenticated by Ministry of Foreign Affairs; or
Two copies of court document showing that one of the applicant's parents or grandparents were Ethiopians. The document should be authenticated by Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

5. Replacing a Worn-out or Damaged ID Card

A person who wishes to obtain a replacement of Worn-out / Damaged ID card should follow the steps outlined below.

Fill out and submit two copies of application forms;Click here to download the form
Two copies of the worn-out or damaged Ethiopian Origin ID Card;
Two copies of a valid Passport. The passport must be valid atleast for 6 months;
Two recent passport size recent colour photographs(with white background and name of the applicant at the back of the photograph);

Fees and Payments

Method of Payment

We accept Cash payment. We also accept POSTAL ORDER or BANK DRAFT if it is payable to The Ethiopian Embassy. (Please, refrain from sending Credit cards and personal checks, they are not accepted. The above method of payments are only accepted!)

Important Information

Please note that…

ID Card processing fee is non-refundable
Paperwork submitted in the manner different from the above will not be accepted
ID card processing starts only after we have collected all necessary documents (original with two copies) and payments