Last Updated on January 23, 2022
If you are an Ethiopian citizen and planning on traveling to another country, you will need an Ethiopian passport.
A passport is a document issued by a national government for international travel and it certifies the identity and nationality of the holder.
There are different types of passports, with different application requirements, fees, and processes.
You must have an Ethiopian identity document to apply for an Ethiopian Passport, or if you are a child, a birth certificate.
If you are traveling on official government business, you may apply for an official passport. Diplomats get a diplomatic passport.
Did you know you can apply for your passport online?
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How to Apply for an Ethiopian Passport Application Form Online
You can apply for an Ethiopian passport online. The application process is simple and easy to use with online application guidelines.
Applicants are required to visit the Ethiopian Passport services website and fill out the form.
New Passport applicants must fulfill the following requirements.
- Prepare all the required documents for this service.
- Valid Kebele Identity card and authenticated Birth certificate.
- If you are applying for Urgent Services, you must have:
- Medical letter
- Scholarship and DV
- Letter from authorized organization
- Foreign residence permit
- invitation paper
- Urgent travel for Work
- Travel for compassionate reason
- Check the service fee for new Passport
| Passport type | price |
| 64 page passport | 2186 |
| 32 page passport | 600 |
| For Urgent : Additional 100% Payment of the requested document |
- Scan all the required documents and resize them according to the guidelines.
- Payment will be through online and banks using the payment code generated after the application form submitted.
- After you apply for the service, you must print the last page which has your appointment and delivery date and time. Take the paper with you to your appointment.
- When you come to the office on the appointment date, you need to make sure that:
- You have the appointment paper with you
- You have all the original required documents with you. These should be the same documents that you uploaded with the Online Application.
- If you are applying as an applicant, you should come yourself. Proxy Applications are not allowed and acceptable. If you are applying as a guardian or parent, you have to accompany the child/toddler.