Apply for eVisa

The Ethiopia electronic visa for Bangladeshi citizens is a quick and easy procedure that can be completed online.

Although citizens from Kenya and Djibouti can enter Ethiopia without a visa, this document is mandatory for nationals of other countries from June 1, 2018. Bangladeshi passport holders must be aware that it is not possible to obtain an Ethiopian visa on arrival, therefore, a travel permit must be obtained online in the form of an eVisa.

Do Bangladeshi Travelers Need a Visa for Ethiopia?

Bangladeshi citizens must apply for a tourist visa before their arrival in Ethiopia in order to avoid any inconvenience when reaching the border. The Ethiopian tourist visa has a validity of either 30 days or 90 days depending on the type of visa requested at the moment of submitting the information on the application.

It must be pointed out that the visa is valid from the day of entry at the country and not from the date of issue.

Travelers must note that visa holders must enter Ethiopia via Addis Adaba Bole International Airport. No other port of entry is eligible for this type of visa.

Bangladeshi travelers should also keep in mind that this visa is only valid for tourist purposes and business-related activities are not allowed with this document. For business trips, an Ethiopian business application will need to be made.

Documents Required to Obtain the Ethiopian Visa for Bangladeshis

In order to apply successfully for an eVisa for Ethiopia, the Bangladeshi applicant must provide these documents:

• Passport with a validity of at least 6 months from the date of entry in Ethiopia
• A recent passport size photograph
• A valid email address
• A valid credit or debit card

The following information must be provided as part of the application:

Personal information:

• Full name (as shown on passport, including middle names if applicable)
• Date of birth
• Country of birth
• City of birth
• Country of citizenship
• Gender

Passport details:

• Passport date of issue
• Passport date of expiry
• Passport number
• Country of issue

The applicant must make sure that the information submitted is accurate and complete as updating or changing details at a later stage might cause delays in obtaining the document. It is very important to check that the whole application is correct and all the needed documents for the Ethiopia eVisa are included and in order to avoid inconvenience at the immigration counter.

Travelers from Bangladesh with more than one nationality will need to choose one passport to fill out the application. There should be no inconsistencies between the travel document and the details entered for the eVisa application.

Additional requirements may apply, such as proof of yellow fever vaccination in case the applicant has been traveling to at-risk areas or transiting through an airport in one of these regions for more than 12 hours.

Bangladeshis Arriving in Ethiopia With an eVisa: Further Considerations

Upon arrival at the airport, travelers will be requested the below items:

• A printed copy of the eVisa
• A photocopy of the passport
• Their passport (with at least 6 months validity at the moment of entering the country)
• At least two blank pages on the passport for stamps or notes from the immigration department

Travelers are advised that the visa allows for a single entry, therefore, if citizens from Bangladesh leave the country and wish to enter Etiopia again, they will need to obtain a new eVisa.

A visa extension for up to 30 days can be requested in person at the Head Office of The Main Department for Immigration and Nationality Affairs in Addis Ababa. Bangladeshi citizens need to still meet all the Ethiopia online visa requirements when requesting the extension and the final decision will be made by the local immigration authorities.

Bangladeshi visitors must be also aware that staying in Ethiopia beyond the validity of the visa might incur fines or legal penalties.

fpr more information : https://www.ethiopiaonlinevisa.com/requirements/bangladeshi-citizens/