Customer Notice
Now Accepting Card Payments
We are pleased to announce that, from Wednesday, 3 October 2018, the Consular Section will begin accepting credit and debit card payments for all Consular Services. No cash will be accepted going forward.
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IMPORTANT CUSTOMER NOTICE
Official Website for Online / e-Visas
Please be advised that the official visa website for ALL online visa applications for Ethiopia, managed and operated by the Main Department for Immigration and Nationality Affairs, can only be found at www.evisa.gov.et
Any other websites purporting to offer online visa services to Ethiopia are fraudulent. The Government of Ethiopia will not be liable for any payments made nor for any inconvenience caused to applicants submitting their applications via these websites
From Monday 9th April 2018, the Consular Section will be open from 9.00am – 3.00pm, Monday to Friday
Legalisation of documents take place on Mondays and Wednesdays only, from 9 am – 3 pm
Consular Services
The Embassy has jurisdiction over the United Kingdom: England, Wales, Scotland and North Ireland.
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VisasApply for a tourist, business, journalist or transit visa.
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Ethiopian PassportApply for a new or replacement Ethiopian passport.
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Ethiopian Origin ID CardsID cards for foreign nationals of Ethiopian origin.
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Laissez-passerApply for a travel document to enter Ethiopia.
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LegalisationGet your documents legalised or authenticated by the Embassy.
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Power of AttorneyAppoint a person in Ethiopia to make decisions on your behalf.
Additional Resources
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Go to pageFees Table
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Visa Application Form
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Passport Application Form
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Go to pageHow To Find Us
FAQs
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Do I need a visa to travel to Ethiopia?
All visitors to Ethiopia, with the exception of nationals from Djibouti and Kenya, are required to apply for a visa. See <link> for further information. Travellers who arrive at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to catch a connecting flight to an onward destination do not require a visa.
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Do I require an appointment to submit my application in person?
An appointment is not required. Please submit your application at any time during the Consular working hours.
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How long does it take to apply for a visa?
It takes up to 3 working days to process a visa application. Postal applications take longer to process.
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What forms of payment do you accept?
We only accept cash, bankers draft and postal orders. Please review the Table of Fees (link to fees table) for further information.
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What is the status of my e-Visa?
e-Visas are administered by the Main Department of Immigration and Nationality Affairs in Ethiopia. You may check e-Visa status online at www.evisa.gov.et. Once e-Visa is approved, an approval letter is sent directly to your email address.
Related News
Browse allCatch up on the latest updates from Ethiopia, and from our mission in London. This issues covers the historic appointments of Ethiopia's first female president, supreme court President, and a gender-balanced Cabinet; and the inspirational story of a quadruple amputee who is set to climb Ras Dashen.
November 2018
Women take centre stage in Prime Minister Abiy’s new Government line up
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Catch up on the latest updates from Ethiopia and the mission in London in our monthly newsletter. This issue covers a range of issues including the inauguration of Africa's first Waste-to-Energy facility and details of Prime Minister Abiy's European visit.
October 2018
New Year, New Hope: Ethiopia celebrates Meskeram 2011
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Catch up on the latest updates from Ethiopia in the Embassy's Monthly Newsletter. This month's issue (July 2018) covers a range of topics from PM Abiy's 100 days in office to Prof. Sebsebe being the 1st African Foreign Member of the Royal Society.
August 2018
UK-Ethiopia Forum to be held in London in October
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Following the historic rapprochement between Ethiopia and Eritrea, a delegation led by Ambassador Hailemichael, senior diplomats and staff paid a courtesy visit to the Eritrean Embassy in London, to further cement the agreement and resume diplomatic ties.
7 Aug 2018
Ethiopia and Eritrea resume diplomatic ties
The monthly newsletter by the Ethiopian Embassy in London - Summer 2018 Edition.
July 2018
New dawn for Ethio-Eritrea relations as peace deal signed
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The Embassy has recently been made aware of some people engaging in fraudulent acts of soliciting money for the Diaspora Trust Fund, which is still in the process of being set up. Please do not to fall victim to any scams, the Embassy will officially announce the launch of the Trust Fund once it has gone public.
13 Jul 2018
IMORTANT NOTICE: DIASPORA TRUST FUND
Registration for international participants wishing to take part in the 2018 Total Great Ethiopian Run in Addis Ababa on 18th November is in full swing with more than 200 international participants already registered. Those wishing to take part can register as an international participant through Ethiopia Specialist travel agency Tadele Travel.
15 Jun 2018
Registration open for Great Ethiopian Run
From June 1, all international visitors to Ethiopia can apply for their visa online. This new initiative will promote tourism, trade, and investment to the country.
5 Jun 2018
Ethiopia launches e-visa service to all international visitors
Manchester Airport secures landmark route into the heart of Africa, underlining its pivotal role in connecting the North to the world’s most important markets. Ethiopian Airlines will operate a four-times-a-week service to Addis Ababa from 1st December 2018.
14 May 2018
Ethiopian Airlines comes to Manchester Airport opening up Africa to the North
The monthly newsletter by the Ethiopian Embassy in London - April 2018 Issue
April 2018
Maqdala 1868: A year of debate on Ethiopia’s treasures
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The monthly newsletter by the Ethiopian Embassy in London - March 2018 Issue
April 2018
Ethiopia sees Historic and Peaceful Transition of Power
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Effective Monday, 9 April 2018, the Consular Section will be open from 9.00am - 3.00pm.
5 Apr 2018
New Consular Opening Times
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