The Ethiopian Embassy issues five types of visas: - Diplomatic, Service, Business, Tourist & Transit visa. Based on the applicants' request the Embassy issues Single or Multiple visa.
Time taken for visa
The visa is issued at the same date of the application if the applicant comes to the embassy in person.
For those who applied by mail, the visa is processed after the money is appeared in the embassy account and this would take up to 5 days. The mailing time takes between 3 to 5 days for Sweden and 5 to 7 days for other countries.).
Requirement from the applicant: -
* One duly filled and signed visa application form (except for Eritrean and Eritrean origin)
* One recent passport size photograph (not computer printout or scanned).
* Original valid passport (at least for 6 months).
* Visa fee for adult and children is the same.
* Holder of Diplomatic or Service passport or United Nation LP should produce a note verbal from Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Embassy's or International Organization, so that you will have visa for gratis.
* Business visa grated for:- investment activities, employment in any activity, for humanitarian service without remuneration, for participation in symposia/exhibition/workshops, for study and research, for mass media activities.
* For Business visa a guarantee letter from the Institution/Organization/Enterprise or a formal letter from Ethiopia is needed. The purpose of travel and the duration should be stated clearly.
* Residence visa issued for those who have valid marriages with Ethiopians, for family members of foreigners holding permanent resident permits in Ethiopia, for foreigners who have been adopted by Ethiopians.
* Transit visa shall be issued to a foreigner who is travelling to another country across Ethiopia.
* Please make sure that the application form is fully completed. Failure to do so may delay your visa or lead to rejection. It is important to note, that you have made the necessary payment for the service you receive on time.
* Incomplete visa request form will not be processed.
Payment Applicants Living in Sweden
* Visa fee has to be paid in advance by Plusgirot No. 629247-8. OR those who come to the Embassy can pay only in cash.
* Enclose a pre-addressed envelop with 65 SEK stamps up to 100 grams or 72 SEK stamps up to 250 grams or 83 SEK stamps up to 500 grams or 94 SEK stamps up to 1000 grms, to enable us to send back your passport by registered mail to your address.
* Regarding "visa fee" refer on the table below. If you enclose a pre-addressed envelope you don't need to pay postage fee
| Type of Service | Visa Fee | Postage fee | Bank Commission | Total |
| Business visa up to 30 days single entry | 166 | 65 | no | 231 |
| Business visa from 31 up to 90 days multiple entry | 249 | 65 | no | 314 |
| Business visa from 91 up to 180 days multiple entry | 415 | 65 | no | 480 |
| Business visa for 365 days | 830 | 65 | no | 895 |
| Tourist visa up to 30 days single entry | 166 | 65 | no | 231 |
| Tourist visa from 31 up to 90 days multiple entry | 249 | 65 | no | 314 |
| Tourist visa from 91 up to 180 days multiple entry | 332 | 65 | no | 397 |
| Transit visa single transit up to 7 days | 166 | 65 | no | 231 |
| Transit visa double transit up to 7 days | 249 | 65 | no | 314 |
