The Ethiopia Residence eVisa is issued to foreign nationals who intend to enter Ethiopia to stay in the country for a specific duration and obtain legal permanent residency after a period of time.
Apply for A Ethiopia Residence eVisa
If your nationality is covered under the Ethiopia eVisa policy then you can apply for the Ethiopia Residence eVisa online.
Provide the following documents at the time of eVisa application:
Applicant passport biodata page scan showing all the details clearly having validity at least 6+ months from the intended travel date.
A clear photo of the applicant taken on a plain white background.
A clear scan of the valid Foreign Investor Employee Visa for Ethiopia.
Note: If any additional documents are needed, the Ethiopia support will contact the applicant via email.
Entry Type |
Validity |
Stay Duration |
|
Single |
30 Days |
30 Days in total |
|
Multiple |
90 Days |
30 Days per entry |
How can the applicant check the status for their Ethiopia Residence eVisa application?
The Ethiopia eVisa support sends all status updates to the applicant’s registered email address.
The Ethiopia eVisa fee depends on the entry type and processing option selected during the application process. Available processing options are:
Yes, the applicants can extend their Ethiopia Residence eVisa by visiting the Immigration and Citizenship Service office in Addis Ababa before their current eVisa expires while staying in the country.
Disclaimer: Information current as of September 2026. Check official sources, embassies, and airlines for any changes before you travel.
