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Content updated, November 2022

Travel to Ethiopia with a Business eVisa! Apply with iVisa

If you are planning a business trip to Ethiopia, your first task will be assured you have the right travel document to enter the country.

You will find everything you need to know about the Ethiopia Business eVisa and entering the country for business purposes below.

Keep reading to find out how to apply for this travel authorization online using a quick, hassle-free, and completely digital application form.

What is the Ethiopia Business eVisa?

Wherever you're from, you can apply for the Ethiopia Business eVisa. This eVisa is an electronic travel document that allows travelers to enter the country to do business activities and do work of any kind, even voluntary work.

This electronic travel document is a single-entry eVisa and the allowed stay time per visit in Ethiopia is up to 30 days. The validity time of this eVisa is also 30 days and starts when you arrive in the country.

The Ethiopia Business eVisa application process is simple at iVisa. Plus, it's 100% online! Once the application is accepted, the applicant will receive an electronic visa that must be shown to the immigration officers upon arrival. Yes, it’s that simple!

The eVisa system is an online method of applying for visas from anywhere in the world. Some advantages you can apply quickly over the internet at any time, from any location and payment can be processed online when submitting the application.

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Which nationalities can apply for the Ethiopia Business eVisa?

Citizens from any nationality can apply for this eVisa. There are certain passport holders that don’t need to apply for the eVisa. You can verify if you need to apply in our Visa Checker Tool by adding your nationality. Also, you can find out more information in our FAQs section below.

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Do I need the Ethiopia Business eVisa to transit through the country?

You don’t need this business visa to transit through the Addis Ababa Bole airport. This means that if you arrive at this airport without a business visa, you can’t leave or pass the Immigration Desk. You can only connect flights.

Can I extend my stay with this visa?

It is possible to extend your stay if you go to the Immigration, Nationality and Vital Events Agency in Addis Adaba or apply online for the extension on the Immigration and Citizenship Service website.

If you stay longer in Ethiopia without making these arrangements, you will need to pay fines or face legal penalties.

What are the required documents to apply for this eVisa?

You need to submit these documents for your eVisa application:

• Applicant's photo
• Passport page
• Business invitation letter (if applicable)
• Cover letter
• Business registration of inviting company (if applicable)
• Note Verbale (if applicable)
• Business License (if applicable)
• Certificate from the tax authority (if applicable)

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How do I apply for the Ethiopia Business eVisa online?

The visa online application process is very easy and fast with iVisa. You’ll just need to follow these three steps and you’ll be done in less than 10 minutes!

• Step one: Fill out the visa application form with your personal information. Once you’re done, you can select how fast you want to receive your visa. We have three different speed options.

• Step two: Double-check that all the information in the visa application form is correct. We want to avoid any issues with your application. All the details need to match your supporting documents. Once you’re sure everything is correct, you can proceed to pay the visa fee with a credit/debit card or PayPal.

• Step three: Upload all the supporting documents and submit your visa application form. Make sure that the scan is clear and has no smudges. That’s it!

Visa applicants will receive their valid business eVisa and a receipt by email so make sure you're aware of anything coming from iVisa.

To get your eVisa with us you won’t need to visit an embassy or consulate!

What is the cost to obtain the Ethiopia Business eVisa?

The cost of the Ethiopia Business eVisa is 32 USD. Additionally, iVisa charges a service fee with costs that vary according to the processing time selected:

• Standard Processing: USD $89.99

• Rush Processing: USD $121.99

• Super Rush Processing: USD $180.99

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How long does it take to process my Ethiopia Business eVisa?

It depends on the processing time you choose. We offer three options:

• Standard Processing: 10 days

• Rush Processing: 7 days

• Super Rush Processing: 6 days

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Benefits of applying with iVisa

Forget about filling out long and complicated forms or visiting the embassy. iVisa offers you simplified application forms that are 50% shorter than the average government ones. You can complete them at your peace and if you haven’t finished, you can save them for later!

Don’t be afraid of making mistakes or suffering from rejection. iVisa reviews your application to make sure that your application fits perfectly government standards.

iVisa values your safety. That is why we have a solid security system to protect your personal information. We recommend you go over to our reviews section and read what our past customers have said about our services. We’re sure you’ll find them to your liking.

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Where can I learn more?

You can always reach out to our outstanding customer support team. They are available every day of the year, to answer any questions you might have about this or any other travel documents. They are incredibly helpful and experts in processing Digital Nomad Visas.