Ethiopia Business Visa Requirements - Documents, Eligibility & Fees

Following is the list of documents required for Ethiopia Business visa for Indians.

• Passport

  A passport is a document that is required at the time of international travels. It is issued by the government of the country to verify the identity and nationality of the candidate.

  The submitted passport must meet the parameters given below

  • It must be valid for 6 months ahead of the span of stay.
  • It must be original and genuine.
  • It must have minimun two blank pages for the visa stamp.
  • It must not be torn, ripped, split, or damaged in any kind of way.

  
  

  One cannot cross international boundries without the passport. It is considered a criminal offense otherwise.
• Photo

  The photo is provided to the authority so that you can be identified based on the same.

  The photographs must be provided as per the given photo specifications

  • It must be clicked on an all white background.
  • Two copies to be submitted with general photo guidelines.
  • It must be of proper size with dimensions of 35x45 mm (length - 45mm, breadth - 35mm).
  • It must have a matte finish.
  • It must cover face 80% of the frame.
  • It must be a recent photograph.
  • The expressions on the face must be neutral, there must not be any kind of smiling of frowning in the photograph.
  • Any kind of glasses must not be worn in the photograph.
  • The hair must be tied back so that the face is clearly visible.
  • The ears must be visible clearly.
  • It must not have any headgear worn apart from religious reasons.
  • It is to be taken care that your teeth do not show in the photograph.

  
  

  Recent pictures are mandatory as old pictures can cause the authorities to reject your application.
• Air Ticket

  An air ticket is a ticket or pass that is possessed by the traveller who is taking a flight for travelling from one location to another.

  It is an important document and it should be submitted for the given reason

  • It must be confirmed for the complete round trip.
  • It must be confirmed for the complete round trip.

  
  

  An air ticket shows your course of travel and confirms your return to the native country.
• Yellow Fever Vaccination

  A yellow fever vaccination is a medical certificate that proves the applicant as non-contagious for the disease.

  It should be submitted as per the following

  • It must be original and should be issued from an authorized medical organization.

  
  

  The certificate of Yellow Fever Vaccination if not provided as per the requirement and is fake, there are major chances that the applicant may not be permitted in the country.
• Old Passport

  An old passport is a passport that has expired or is completely stamped. In the visa processing, it is required to track the travel history of the applicant.

  If available, the old passport must also be provided meeting the given criteria

  • If any of the traveler has old passport, it must be submitted along with latest passport.
  • It must be original and in a good condition to access the required information.

  
  

  Without the old passport, you cannot get the visa stamp. Professional visa consultation is recommended.
• Polio Vaccination

  Polio vaccination is a medical certificate that proves the applicant as non-contagious for the disease.

  It should be submitted as per the following

  • It must be original and should be obtained from a legitimate source.
  • It must be original and issued from an authorized medical organisation.

  
  

  Credible documentary proof of Polio vaccination is mandatory and failure to submit the same may prohibit the applicant from entering the country.
• Covering Letter From Company

  A covering letter from the company is provided in the name of the employee if they are travelling to another country on behalf of the company for business.

  The covering letter provided by the company should be acceptable based on the following conditions

  • It must be obtained on the company's letterhead with the seal and signature and also must mention the purpose of the visit.
  • It must also mention the details of the traveller's stay in the country.
  • It must contain the traveller's as well as the company's information and should be issued on the company's letterhead along with official seal and signature.

  
  

  Covering letter is the first document that is seen by the consular. If the covering letter is not appropriate, it may cause your visa to get rejected as well. Professional visa consultation is recommended.
• Bank Statement

  Bank statement is a document that issued from the bank. This is obtained for the savings bank account to show ratify if you will be able to support your stay in the country.

  The Bank statement is a mandatory document and it should meet the following criteria

  • It must reflect enough balance in your savings bank account so that you can assure that you can support your stay in Ethiopia.
  • It must be original and should have the bank's stamp and signature on every page.

  
  

  If the Bank Statement doesn't show enough funds or shows irrelevant expenditure, it could lead to visa rejection on financial means. Professional visa consultation is recommended.
• Invitation Letter From Company

  An invitation letter from company is provided at the time when a particular employee is being invited to the company or even at the times when the company is setting up a business conference or meeting inviting companies from different countries for the benefit.

  The letter of invitation from the company submitted should match the following criteria

  • It must be attested by the Immigration Department.
  • It must contain the signature of the authority along with the designation, name of the company and the stamp.
  • It must mention the contact details, the purpose of travel, sponsorship details and other important documents.
  • It must be addressed to the respective diplomatic mission.

  
  

  An invitation letter from a company to which are visiting is essential to provide proof of your purpose of visit.
• Certificate Of Business Registration

  Certificate of Business Registration is a document that is evident to your settled business which is legal and authenticated by the concerned authorities.

  The Certificate of Business Registration is a mandatory commercial document which should match the given requirements

  • It must be provided as proof of registered business and renewed for the Fiscal year.
  • It must be submitted to prove that the company is legitimate and is lawfully registered to the government.

  
  

  If the Certificate of Business Registration is not genuine, there may be issues with the business visa acceptance. Professional visa consultation is recommended.

Following is the general list of documents required for Evisa.

• Passport

  A passport is a document that is required at the time of international travels. It is issued by the government of the country to verify the identity and nationality of the candidate.

  The submitted passport must meet the parameters given below

  • scan copy and genuine.
  • It must not be torn, ripped, split, or damaged in any kind of way.

  
  

  One cannot cross international boundries without the passport. It is considered a criminal offense otherwise.
• Photo

  The photo is provided to the authority so that you can be identified based on the same.

  The photographs must be provided as per the given photo specifications

  • Color Scan photo required.
  • It must be a recent photograph.
  • The expressions on the face must be neutral, there must not be any kind of smiling of frowning in the photograph.
  • Any kind of glasses must not be worn in the photograph.
  • The hair must be tied back so that the face is clearly visible.
  • The ears must be visible clearly.
  • It must not have any headgear worn apart from religious reasons.
  • It is to be taken care that your teeth do not show in the photograph.

  
  

  Recent pictures are mandatory as old pictures can cause the authorities to reject your application.
• Air Ticket

  An air ticket is a ticket or pass that is possessed by the traveller who is taking a flight for travelling from one location to another.

  It is an important document and it should be submitted for the given reason

  • It must be confirmed for the complete round trip.
  • It must be confirmed for the complete round trip.

  
  

  An air ticket shows your course of travel and confirms your return to the native country.
• Yellow Fever Vaccination

  A yellow fever vaccination is a medical certificate that proves the applicant as non-contagious for the disease.

  It should be submitted as per the following

  • It must be original and should be issued from an authorized medical organization.

  
  

  The certificate of Yellow Fever Vaccination if not provided as per the requirement and is fake, there are major chances that the applicant may not be permitted in the country.
• Covering Letter From Company

  A covering letter from the company is provided in the name of the employee if they are travelling to another country on behalf of the company for business.

  The covering letter provided by the company should be acceptable based on the following conditions

  • It must be obtained on the company's letterhead with the seal and signature and also must mention the purpose of the visit.
  • It must also mention the details of the traveller's stay in the country.
  • It must contain the traveller's as well as the company's information and should be issued on the company's letterhead along with official seal and signature.

  
  

  Covering letter is the first document that is seen by the consular. If the covering letter is not appropriate, it may cause your visa to get rejected as well. Professional visa consultation is recommended.
• Invitation Letter From Company

  An invitation letter from company is provided at the time when a particular employee is being invited to the company or even at the times when the company is setting up a business conference or meeting inviting companies from different countries for the benefit.

  The letter of invitation from the company submitted should match the following criteria

  • It must be attested by the Immigration Department.
  • It must contain the signature of the authority along with the designation, name of the company and the stamp.
  • It must mention the contact details, the purpose of travel, sponsorship details and other important documents.
  • It must be addressed to the respective diplomatic mission.

  
  

  An invitation letter from a company to which are visiting is essential to provide proof of your purpose of visit.