Tourist & Business Visa Requirements
JUSTIN DOCUMENT SERVICE, INC.

Ethiopia

Travel Notes

Citizenship: USA

Please note this visa requirements are for US citizens only. If you are not a US citizen please contact our office at (914) 592-2760.

US passport must be signed, valid for at least 6 months and with at least 2-3 blank visa pages not amendment pages in passport. If your passport does not meet the requirements, we can assist with obtaining new passport or passport renewal for a valid US passport.

Concierge Service is available for this country

Entry Requirements
  • Passport and Visa are required. You may be eligible for Electronic Visa call JIDS. ELECTRONIC IS FOR TOURISM ONLY.
  • Business visas still require processing at the Consulate.
  • They must have confirmation that a visa has been approved before departure and must have a letter of invitation issued by the hosting organization. PRE APPROVAL from IMMIGRATION IS REQUIRED.
Valid Signed Passport
  • Applicant must submit their current signed passport. Applicant must also include a color copy of the information page of the passport.

Note: In order to obtain visas, passport must have at least two blank visa pages side by side. Pages in the passport marked “Amendment” pages are not valid for visas.

  • Passports and other documents accepted for entry must be valid on arrival.

However, JIDS recommends your passport is valid for at least six months past the last day of stay from international destination.

JIDS can help you renew it if you need more validity. If you require passport services, please refer to our passport services section.

Photo Requirement
  • Applicant must submit (1) color, passport style 2 x 2 photograph.The photos must be recent within 6 months, and generally not the same photo as in the passport.

See digital image requirements: Passport Photo Requirements.

Proof of Travel
  • Must submit a computer-generated itinerary from a travel agency or online travel site. E-confirmation from an airline or travel company showing departure from the U.S. and arrival/departure to and from your visa destination. Acceptable with a valid record locator.
If Business Cover Letter from the U.S. Company
  • Attach a supporting letter from the host company in Ethiopia.
  • INVITATION from host in ETHIOPIA, PRE APPROVAL FROM IMMIGRATION in ETHIOPIA for BUSINESS TRAVEL is REQUIRED.

Washington application is accepted for New York

Visa Application

Justin Document Service – ORDER FORM & copies Mandatory order form, which must be included with your original documents to JIDS.

  1. ORDER FORM then PRINT to include with documents.
  2. COPIES of all documents included in your package to JIDS. If copies are not included then a $10.00 copy fee will be applied.
Register with the US Embassy in the countries you will visit.

Give yourself peace of mind!
Simply fill out this form STEP FORM and let JIDS do it for you $20.00.

The Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) allows U.S. citizens and nationals traveling abroad to enroll their trip with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate. Help the U.S. Embassy contact you in an emergency. Read more…

Health Requirements:
  • Vaccinations of Yellow Fever is required.
Fees and processing time:

Consular fee and processing time: (consular fees may change) Visa must be used within 90 days from date of issue.

  • $ 70 Per Tourist/Business Visa 3 – 4 business days MINIMUM processing time if rush requested to JIDS
  • Applicable fee paid in U.S. Post Office Money Order, only. If you wish to include your own money order
  • DO NOT WRITE or STAMP any information on your money order.

JIDS can obtain this money order for you.
See our pricing sheet for fees associated with this.

Please NOTE: Embassy fees may change without notice. JIDS does not assume any responsibility for changes. The above fees DO NOT include JIDS service fees, or return mail fees.

If JIDS is paying government fees (consular or passport agency fees) on your behalf a 5.7% processing fee will be added.

ON US CITIZENS: Additional requirements
  • If you’re a United States Alien resident, a copy of your Green Card must be attached to your application.
  • If you’re a United States Visa holder, a copy of your U.S. Visa must be attached to your application.
Return Shipping fees:
  • Federal Express starting at $29.95 for priority Weekday Delivery based on zip code.Special Deliveries of Federal Express VARY (Ex. SATURDAY DELIVERY OR 8AM DELIVERY, call for rates).RESIDENT home deliveries are an additional $3.00 to have signature required.Verify SIGNATURE OR NO SIGNATURE must be selected.
  • You can include a printed air bill to avoid additional charges. Account numbers without air bill will be charged $5.00.
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