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| Passports |
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Passport valid for six months required by all.
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Required by all except the following:
(a) nationals of Kenya for stays of up to three months;
(b) transit passengers continuing to a third country within 12 hours, provided not leaving the airport and holding valid travel
documents for onward destination.
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Tourist: £12 (single-entry); £18 (multiple-entry, three months); £24 (multiple-entry, six months). Business: £12 (single-entry); £18 (multiple-entry, three months); £30 (multiple-entry, six months); £60 (multiple-entry, one year).
Transit: £12 (single-entry); £18 (double-entry).
Note: The above prices do not apply to US citizens. By special arrangement with the US Goverment, citizens receive a two-year multiple
entry visa for both business and tourism for £42.
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Tourist and Business: Single-entry visas are valid for 30 days, multiple-entry visas are valid for three or six months and business visas also
up to twelve months. Applications for extensions should be made to the Immigration Department in Ethiopia. Transit: Seven days.
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Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy); see Passport/Visa Information, in person, by post or on arrival (see below).
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1. Some tourist visas can be issued on arrival at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. Tourist visas can be issued on arrival
to:
(a) Foreign nationals coming from countries where there is no Ethiopian mission.
(b) Foreign nationals coming from and who are permanent residents in any of the following internationally recognised tourist
generating countries: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Greece, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan,
Korea (Rep), Kuwait, Luxembourg, Mexico, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russian Federation, South
Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UK and USA.
If applying for a tourist visa on arrival, visitors will require two passport photographs and US$100.
Application can take up to two hours.
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(a) Completed application form. (b) Passport valid for at least six months (containing residence permit, if applicable). (c)
One passport-size photo. (d) Fee (payable by cash, banker's draft or postal order) made payable to The Ethiopian Embassy.
(e) Proof of sufficient funds to cover stay i.e a bank statement. (f) Return or onward ticket. (g) For postal applications,
a self-addressed special-delivery envelope. Business: (a)-(g) and, (h) Letter from sponsor on headed paper, accepting financial responsibility for applicant, or if self employed
a letter from solicitor or Company House. Student: (a)-(g) and, (h) Letter from educational institution, or invitation from Ethiopian reference.
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A yellow fever vaccination, whilst advisable, is not compulsory. Consult the embassy for up-to-date advice on whether applications
will be accepted without the certificate.
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Two to three days, longer if application is by post. Applications should be made well in advance.
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Required by all nationals of Ethiopia and visitors staying more than 30 days.
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Embassy of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia in the UK
17 Princes Gate, London SW7 1PZ, UK
Tel: (020) 7838 3888.
Website: www.ethioembassy.org.uk
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0900-1700 (general); Mon-Fri 0900-1600 (visa applications and collections).
Embassy of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia in the USA
3506 International Drive, NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA
Tel: (202) 364 1200.
Website: www.ethiopianembassy.org
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A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travellers over one year of age coming from infected areas. Ethiopia
is listed in the endemic zone for yellow fever and travellers arriving from non-endemic zones should note that vaccination
is strongly recommended for travel outside the urban areas, even if an outbreak of the disease has not been reported and they
would normally not require a vaccination certificate to enter the country.
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Following WHO guidelines issued in 1973, a Cholera vaccination certificate is no longer a condition of entry to Ethiopia.
Cholera is a serious risk in this country and precautions are essential. Up-to-date advice should be sought before deciding
whether these precautions should include vaccination as medical opinion is divided over its effectiveness; see the Health appendix for more information.
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Typhoid is widespread. Poliomyelitis is endemic. Vaccination against both is advised.
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Malaria risk, predominantly in the malignant falciparum form, exists throughout the year in all areas below 2000m (6562ft). Highly chloroquine-resistant falciparum is reported. No malaria risk exists in Addis Ababa.
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All water should be regarded as being potentially contaminated. Water used for drinking, brushing teeth or making ice should
have first been boiled or otherwise sterilised. Milk is unpasteurised and should be boiled. Powdered or tinned milk is available
and is advised, but make sure that it is reconstituted with pure water. Avoid dairy products which are likely to have been
made from unboiled milk. Only eat well-cooked meat and fish, preferably served hot. Pork, salad and mayonnaise may carry increased
risk. Vegetables should be cooked and fruit peeled.
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Diarrhoeal diseases, including giardiasis, and typhoid fevers are common. Bilharzia (schistosomiasis) is present. Avoid swimming and paddling in fresh water; swimming pools which are well-chlorinated and maintained
are safe. Onchocerciasis (river blindness) occurs. Cases of Trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness) have increased in recent years in tourists visiting national parks. Hepatitis A and E are widespread; hepatitis B is hyperendemic. Meningococcal meningitis risk is present, particularly in dry areas and during the dry season. Visceral leishmaniasis may be found in the drier areas. Trachoma is widespread. Immunisation against diphtheria and measles is also recommended. Tetanus vaccinations should be up to date.
Rabies is present. For those at high risk, vaccination before arrival should be considered. If you are bitten, seek medical advice
without delay. For more information, consult the Health appendix.
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| Health care |
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Health facilities are extremely limited in Addis Ababa and inadequate outside the city. Travellers should bring their own
prescription drugs accompanied by a doctor's note. The high altitude and low oxygen level of much of Ethiopia need time to
be acclimatised to. Anyone who suffers from heart ailments or high blood pressure should consult a doctor before travelling.
Health insurance is strongly advised; see the Health appendix.
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