Ethiopia Launches Online Entry Visa Application and Issuance (E-Visa)
June 13, 2017 - ADDIS ABABA
The Ethiopian Immigration and Nationality Affairs Main Department in collaboration with Ethiopian Airlines launched the first phase an e-Visa service for international visitors to Ethiopia effective 12 June 2017.
The e-Visa is processed and issued online where applicants apply, pay and secure their entry visa online. Once the online application is approved, applicants will receive an email authorizing them to travel to Ethiopia and they will get their passport stamped with the visa upon arrival in Addis Ababa.
Speaking of the launch, Mr Gebreyohannes Teklu, Director Main Department for Immigration and 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 countries provisioned for visa upon arrival, will make use of this service. Moreover, we have set up separate counters to process the visas of travellers under electronic travel authorization.”
Ethiopian Airlines CEO, Mr. Tewolde GebreMariam, on his part said, "Ethiopia, the oldest independent civilization in Africa and one of the oldest in the world, is endowed with historical places, natural beauty, colourful and diverse cultural activities and various endemic wild animals which are of great interest to international tourists. However; we have not made best use of these natural resources to attract large number of tourists. To this effect, this project is part of a new national initiative to transform the tourism sector in the country. The full commencement of the Online Visa application and issuance system will promote tourism, trade and investment to the country. It will save time, energy and cost for travellers to Ethiopia in addition to the simplicity and convenience that it facilitates. With direct flights to/from more than 95 destinations from all corners of the world operated by the most modern airplanes, we will continue to make travel to Ethiopia, dependable, easy, convenient and affordable. I will take this opportunity to thank our IT team and our colleagues at the Main Department for Immigration & Nationality Affairs for the commendable collaboration and the job well done.”
To get your e-Visa, please visit the Ethiopian Immigration and Nationality Affairs Main Department website at www.evisa.gov.et