Journalist e-Visa
e-Visa
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Processing time
- 3 business days
- Fee
- $152 USD
- Entry
- Single entry
For journalists, foreign correspondents, filmmakers, and media professionals working in or reporting from Ethiopia. Cannot be extended. Requires support letter from Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs or Government Communications Office.
Eligibility
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Purpose of visit
Journalism, media reporting, filmmaking, documentary production
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Employment
Must be accredited journalist, correspondent, or filmmaker with valid press credentials
Required status: Accredited journalist, media professional, filmmaker
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
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Photo
Count: 1; Specifications: 35x45mm, color, white background
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Invitation letter
Host requirements: Invitation from host company or media organization in Ethiopia, plus support letter from Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs or Government Communications Office
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Journalist Visa Application; Form url: https://www.evisa.gov.et/
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Credit or debit card online; Amount: $152 USD
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Press credentials
Provide a press card, assignment letter or accreditation from the media organisation you represent.
How to apply
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Online application
Apply for journalist visa at evisa.gov.et
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Document gathering
Upload passport copy, photo, press credentials, invitation letter, and Ministry of Foreign Affairs support letter
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Fee payment
Pay journalist visa fee
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Processing wait
Wait for approval
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Visa collection
Print e-Visa and present at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport