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IMMIGRATION
This Regulation are issued by the Council of Ministerspursuant to Article 5 of the Definition of Powers and Duties ofthe Executive Organs of the Federal Democratic Republic ofEthiopia Proclamation No. 4/1995 and Article 21 of theImmigration proclamation No. 354/2004
PART ONEGENERAL
1. Short title
This Regulation may be cited as the "ImmigrationCouncil of Ministers Regulation No. 114/2004".
2. Definitions
In this Regulation, unless the context otherwise requires:1) "Member of a Family" means the spouse of , or a
child or any other person who is dependent on, aperson; .
2) "Domicile" means the residence of a person asdefined under Article 183 of the Civil Code ofEthiopia;
3) "Authority" means the Security, Immigration andRefugee Affairs Authority;
4) '~Ministry" means the Ministry of Foreign Affairs;5) "Proclamation" means .the Immigration
proclamation No. 354/2003
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5. Ordinary Passport .
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6. Hajj and Umrah Passport
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issued to Hajj and Umrah pilgrims.
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PART TWO
Issuance of Travel Documents
3. Diplomatic Passport
1) Diplomatic passports shall be issued to:(a) ambassadors, diplomatic agents, attaches and
consular representatives who are assigned in theEthiopian Embassies, Permanent Missions andCounsular Posts abroad and to their spouses;
(b) Ethiopian government env.oys holding such
ranks as may be specified bLdirectives of theMinistry and who travel abroad to participa,te inconferences or meetings or for other govern-ment business;
(c) government officials holding such ranks as may
be specified by directives of the Ministry andwho travel abroad for various purposes;
(d) Ethiopian employees of international and
regional organizations with the rank ofdiplomatic status and their spouses; and
(e) distinguished dignitaries specified as such by
directives of the Ministry.2).. Any application to be submitted to the Ministry, for
the issuance of a diplomatic passport, by the concer-ned government office or the applicant himself, shallspecify the grounds that qualify the applicant for thegrant of such passport.
4. Service Passport
1) Service passports shall be issued to:(a) Ethiopians assigned, as staff members, in
Ethiopian Embassies, and Permanent Missionsand Consular Posts abroad;
(b) Ethiopiians,.other than those specified under
Article 3 of these Regulations, who travelabroad for government business;
(c) the family members of persons holding
diplomatic passports pursuant to sub-article 1(a) of Article 3 of these Regulations;
d) ij-thiopians who are employees of international
or regional organizations with international civilservant's status and their spouses.
2) Any application to be submitted to the Ministry, for
the issuance of service passport, by the concernedgovernment office or the applicant himself, shallspecify the grounds that qualify the applicant for thegrant of such passport.
7. Alien Passport
An alien passport shall be issued to a resident foreignerwho is unable to obtain his national travel document orwho is stateless.
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8. Laissez-Passer
Laissez-passer shall be issued to an Ethiopian who is notholding a passport and is returning from abroad.
9. Emergency Travel Document
1) An ~mergency travel document shall be issued to aforeigner who is unable to obtain his national traveldocument or who is stateless and is departing from
.Ethiopia.
2) An emergency travel document shall be issued forexit only.
10. Refugee Travel Document
1) Refugee travel documents shall be issued to personsrecognized as refugees in Ethiopia.
2) A refugee travel document may be issued either forexit only or for re-entry.
11. Validity of Travel Documents
1) The validity of travel documents shall be as follows:(a) diplomatic passport 5 years;(b) service passport 5 years(c) ordinary passport 5 years(d) Haii and Umrah passport 1 year(e) Alien passport 1 year(f) laissez-passer up to 6 months(g) emergency travel document ... up to 3 months(h) refugee travel document
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2) A request for the replacement of any travel documentmay be submitted where the docment is lost ordamaged or where its validity period expires.
12. Preparation of Travel Documents
1) The Authority shall be responsible for the deter-mination of the form and content of all traveldocuments and for their production; provided,however, that it shall conduct prior consultation withthe Ministry with regard to diplomatic and servicepassports.
2) Notwithstanding the power of the Ministry to issuediplomatic and service passports, the passport to beissued to each applicant shall be prepared by theAuthority.
PART THREEISSUANCE OF VISAS
13. GeneralPrior to the issuance of any visa in accordance with thisRegulation, the non-existence of conditions warrantingrefusal thereof as provided for in Article 5 of theproclamation should be ascertained.
14. Diplomatic Visa
1. Diplomatic visas shall be issued to the followingforeigners:(a) ambassadors, diplomatic agents, attaches and
consular representatives who are assigned inforeign embassies, permanent missions andconsular posts in Ethiopia and to their spouses;
(b) officials, having diplomatic status, of inter-national and regional organizations having theirseats in Ethiopia, and to their spouses,
(c) foreigners holding diplomatic passports andcorning to or. transiting through Ethiopia forgovernment business.
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2) Diplomatic visa shall be issued pursuant to sub-article (1) of this Article only where a diplomaticnote from the department offoreign affairs, embassyor consular posts of the requesting state or from theconcerned international or regional organization hasbeen presented.
15. Service Visa
1) Service visas shall be issued to the followingforeigners:(a) permanent employees of foreign embassies,
permanent missions and consular posts inEthiopia who are holding service passports andto members of their families;
(b) international civil servants assigned in inter-national or regional organizations having theirseats in Ethiopia and to members of theirfamilies;
(c) foreigners holding service passports andcoming to or transiting through Ethiopia forgovernment business;
(d) the family members of persons issued withdiplomatic visas pursuant to Article 14 (1) (a)and (b) of these Regulations.
2) Service visa shall be issued in accordance with sub-article (1) of this Article only where a diplomaticnote from the department offoreign affairs, embassyor consular post of the requesting state or from theconcerned international or regional organization hasbeen presented.
16. Business visa
1) Business visa shall be issued to foreigners who arecoming to Ethiopia:(a) for investment activities;(b) without prejudice to the provisions of the
relevant law concerning work permits, foremployment in any activity;
(c) for various activities to be carried out inaccordance with an agreement entered into witha foreign government, an international orregional organization or non-governmental or-ganization;
(d) for humanitarian service without remuneration;(e) for participation in symposia, exhibitions,
workshops and similar activities to be held inEthiopia or for giving a training;
(f) for study and research;(g) for mass media activities.
2) Business visa may be issued for single or multipleentry.
17. Immigrant Visa
Immigrant visas shall be issued to the following:1) Foreigners who have been adopted by Ethioians or
who have valid marriages with Ethiopians and arecoming to reside in Ethiopia, and to members of theirfamilies;
2) Family members of foreigners holding permanentresident permits in Ethiopia;
3) Foreigners coming to reside in Ethiopia withouteither being engaged in any gainful activities orbecoming public burden, and to members of theirfamilies.
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18. Tourist Visa1) Tourist visas shall be issued to foreigners who are
coming to visit Ethiopia.2) Prior to the issuance of a tourist visa, it has to be
ascertained that the requirements specified underArticle 3(2) of the proclamation have been met.
3) A tourist visa may be issued for single or multipleentry.
4) Any foreigner who has entered Ethiopia by a touristvisa may not be allowed to work in Ethiopia.
19. Transit Visa1) Transit visa shall be issued to a foreigner who is
traveling to another country across Ethiopia.2) Prior to the issuance of a transit visa, it has to be
ascertained that the requirements specified underArticle 3(2) of the proclamation have been m .
3) A transit visa may be issued for either single ordouble transit.
20. student Visa1) Student visa shall be issued to a foreigner who is
coming to Ethiopia for education or training.2) Prior to the issuance of a student visa the applicant
shall be required to produce evidence showing:(a) his admission to an educational or training
institution in Ethiopia; and(b) the financial means to cover his educational and
accommodation expenses.21. Validity of Visas
1) Validity periods of diplomatic and service visas shallbe determined in accordance with directives to beissued by the Ministry.
2) Validity periods of other visas shall be determined inaccordance with directives to be issued by theAuthority.
PART FOUR
APPLICA nON FOR TRAVELDOCUMENTS AND VISAS
22. Application for Travel Documents1) Applications for the issuance of diplomatic and
service passports shall be submitted to the Ministry.The Ministry shall, upon examining the applicationand authorizing the issuance of the passport, transmitto the Authority the information required for thepreparation of the passport pursuant to Article 12 ofthis Regulation.
2) Applications for the issuance of laissez-passer shallbe submitted to Ethiopian Embassies and ConsularPosts abroad.
3) Wothout prejudice to the provisions of Article 24 ofthis Regulation, applications for the issuance of othertravel documents shall be submitted to the Authority.
4) An application for a travel document shall be madeby filling in a form issued for such purpose and shallbe accompanied with an identity card issued by theappropriate organ.
5) The applicant shall, in addition to those requireunder Sub-Article (4) of this Article, furnish hisphotograph and finger print.
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23. Application for Visas
1) Applications for diplomatic and service visas shall
be submitted to the Ministry or to Ethiopian Embas-sies or Consular Posts abroad.
2) Applications for other visas shall be submitted to the
Authority or to Ethiopian Embassies or ConsularPosts abroad.
3) An application for a visa shall be made by filling in a
form issued for such purpose and shall be accom-panied with a valid trav~l document and a validhealth certificate as may be necessary.
24. Issuance of Travel Documents and Visas by EthiopianEmbassies and Consular Posts Abroad
1) Ethiopian Embassies and Consular Posts abroad
shall:(a) issue laissez-passer in accordance with Article 8
of this Regulation;(b) receive and, upon ascertaining their com-
pleteness, transmit to the Authority applicationsfor the issuance of travel documents other thanlaissez-passer and diplomatic and service pass-ports; and issue to the applicants the travel
documents prepared by the Authority.2) Ethiopian Embassies and Consular Posts abroad
shall issue visas in accordance with the provisions ofthis Regulation and directives issued by the Ministryand the Authority pursuant to Article 38 hereof.
3) Notwithstanding the provisions of Sub-Article (2) of
this Article, Ethiopian Embassies and Consular Postsshall have to obtain the consent of the Authority priorto the issuance of an immigrant visa or a student visa.
25. Issuance of Visa at Ports of EntryConditions justifying the issuance of visas at ports ofentry shall be specified by directives to be issued by theAuthority and the Ministry pursuant to Article 38 of thisRegulation.
PART FIVEREGISTRATION OF FOREIGNERS
AND RESIDANCE PERMIT
26. Registration
1) An application for registration in accordance
with Article 13 of the Proclamation shall bemade by filling in a form issued for such purposeand the applicant shall have the obligation toattach the following and to answer truthfully toquestions presented to him:
(a) a valid travel document when relevant;(b) an evidence showing his reasons for residing or
staying for more than ninety days in Ethiopia;(c) other information and documents that may be
required in accordance with directives issued bythe Authority.
2) The applicant shall, in addition to those required under
Sub-Article (1) of this Article, furnish his photograph.
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27. Residence Permit
1) Any foreigner wl10has been registered in accordancewith Article 26 of this Regulation shall, uponpayment of the fee chargeable under this Regulation,be issued with either a permanent or temporaryresidence permit, as the. case may be, in accordancewith Article 28 or 29.ofthis Regulation.
2) Any foreigner who has been issued with a residencepermit shall have the obligation to notify theAuthority of the occurrence of any change in theinformation furnished at the time of registration,particularly a change in his name, nationality,occupation, marital status or address of work place orresidence, within thirty days from the date of suchoccurrence.
3) Any foreigner shall have the obligation to present hisresidence permit or the identity card referred to inArticle 14(2) of the Proclamation or his traveldocument with which he entered Ethiopia wheneverrequired by the appropriate authorities.
28. Permanent Residence Permit
1) A permanent residence permit shall be issued to aforeigner, who has entered Ethiopia by an immigrantvisa as provided for in Sub-Articl~ (1) or (2) ofArticle 17 of this Regulation.
2) Without prejudice to Sub-Article (1) of this Article,permanent residence permit may be issued to anyforeigner who has:(a) established his domicile in Ethiopia and lived in
Ethiopia for at least three years preceding thesubmission of his application;
(b) sufficient and lawful source of income to
maintain himself and his family; and(c) good character.
3) Notwithstanding the provisions of Sub-Article (2) ofthis Article, a permanent rersidence permit may beissued to a foreigner who is married to an Ethiopiannational if there is a lapse of at least one year sincethe conclusion of the marriage.
4) A foreigner engaged in investment or humnitarianactivities in Ethiopia or who has made or is expectedto make outstanding contributions in the interest ofEthiopia may be issued with a permanent residencepermit irrespective of the waiting period providedfor in Sub-Article 2(a) of this Article.
5) A foreigner who has obtained a permanent residencepermit shall be issued with a work or an investmentpermit in accordance with the appropriate laws.
29. Temporary Residence Permit
1) A temporary residence permit shall be issued to anyforeigner who has been registered in accordancewith Article 26 of this Regulation and who is notentitled to a permanent residence permit.
2) A temporary residence permit shall be valid for aperiod not exceeding one year from the date ofissuance and shall be replaced by a new one where itbecomes necessary to stay longer.
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30. Revocation of Residence Permit
1) A residence permit may be revoked where it is found
to have been obtained by presenting false evidence.2) A pemanent residence permit may also be revoked
on the following ground:(a) where the holder of the permit left Ethiopia and
stayed abroad for a consecutive period of more
than one year; or(b) where the permit is found to have been obtained
on the basis of a marriage of convenience.
31. Return of Residence Permit
Any foreigner who is holder of a residence permit shall
have the obligation to return it to the Authority if he is
leaving Ethiopia for good.
PART SIX
FEES PA YABLE FOR VARIOUS SERVICES
32. Fee Rates
1) Fees to be paid for travel documents shall be as
prescribed in Schedule One of this Regulation.
. 2) Feesto be paid for visaservicesshallbe asprescribedin Sdhedule Two of this Regulation.
3) Fees to be paid for residence permit and iden-
tification cards shall be as prescribed in Schedule
Three of this Regulation4) The full amount of the regular fee shall be paid to
replace a travel document when it is damaged or has
expired; provided, however, that the replacement fee
shall be raised by 20% if it is lost.
5) The full amount of the regular fee shall be paid for
making corrections in a travel document, residence
permit or an identification card; provided, however,
that no payment shall be required where the cause of
the mistake could be attributable to the Auhtority.6) Notwithstanding Article 32 of the Council of Minis-
ters Financial Regulations No. 17/1997, payment of
fees under this Article may be collected against
receipt issued by the Authority; provided, however,
that the proceeds thereof shall be deposited in
accordance with Article 35 of said Regulations.
33. Exemptions
1) Fees payable under Article 32 of this Regulation
shall not be applicable to persons who are exempted
from payment in accordance with the law or treaties.2) An Ethiopian returning from abroad and applying
for a laissez-passer under Article 8 of the this
Regulation shall be exempted from payment of fees
thereof where he is unable to affor it.
3. A person applying for an emergency travel document
under Article 9 of this Regulation shall be exempted
from payment of fees thereof where he is unable to
afford it.
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PART SEVEN
PORTS OF ENTRY AND EXIT AND
IMMIGRATION CONTROL
34. Ports of Entry and Exit
1) The following shall be Ethiopian Ports of entry and
exit:(a) by air: Addis Ababa and Diredawa;
(b) by land: Moyale, Dewole, Galafi, Metemma,
Humera, Omorate, Togochale and Dolo Odo.2) The Authority may designate other ports or close the
existing ones where necessary.
35. Control at Ports of Entry and Exit
An Immigration Officer appointed under Article 16 of
the Proclamation shall, at ports of entry and exit, control
persons entering into or departing from Ethiopia to
ensure that they have fulfilled the requirements specified
under Articles 3 or 6 of the Proclamation or, where they
are exempted from such requirements, that they are
holding the appropriate identification cards.
36, Control at Hotels and Lodging Houses
1) Any non-resident foreigner who intends to lodge at
any hotel or any lodging house shall have the
obligation to present his valid travel document and
be registered in a form prescribed by the Authority.2) Where a hotel or a lodging house provides accom-
modation to a non-resident foreigner, it shall have
the obligation to report to the Authority, the organ
delegated by the Authority or the nearest police
station, within 24 hours.
3) Where an institution provides accommodaition to a
non-resident foreigner in its own quest house, it shall
have the obligation to report and present the travel
document of the foreigner to the Authority, the organ
delegated by the Authority or the nearest police
station, within 24 hours.
PART EIGHT
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
37. Keeping of Records
Information to be gathered from applicants in connection
with the issuance of travel documents and visas and the
registration of foreigners under the provisions of this
Regulation may be taken and filed with the use of
electronic devices.
38. Power to Issue Directives
1) The Ministry and the Authority may issue directives
for the implementation of this Regulation within the
bounds of their respectives jurisdiction..
2) All directives issued for the implementation of this
Proclamation shall be publicized prior to their
enforcement.
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39. Repeal
The Issuance of Travel Documents and VisasRegulations No. 395/1971 (as amended) and the Visaand Residence Permit Fees and Ports of EntryRegulations No. 394/1971 (as amended) are herebyrepealed.
40. TransitoryProvisions
Conditions of registration and issuance of residencepermit applicable to members of foreign commiteesresided in Ethiopia for long periods prior to the comingintoforceof thisRegulationand who could not meet therequirementsprovidedfor underArticles26 to 29 of thisRegulationshallbe prescribedby directivesto be issuedby the Authority.
41. EffectiveDate
This Regulation shall enter into force on the 11thday ofSeptember 2004.Done at Addis Ababa, this 20thday of October, 2004.
MELES ZENA WI
PRIME MINISTER OF THE FEDERAL
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF ETIllOPIA
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No. Type of Travel Document Birr USD
1 Diplomatic Passport gratis
2 Service Passport gratis
3 Ordinary Passport:a) Issuance in Ethiopia
1) non-students 300.002) students 150.00
b) Issuance outside of Ethiopia1) non-students 50.002) students 25.00
4 Hajj and Umrah Passport 200.00
5 Alien Passport 200.00
6 Laissez-Passer 20.00
7 Emergency Travel Document 200.00
8 Refugee Travel Document gratis
No. Type of Visa USD
Diplomatic Visa Gratis
2 Service Visa Gratis
3 Business Visa:a) single entry 20.00b) multiple entry for three months 30.00c) multiple entry for six months 50.00d) multiple entry for one year 100.00
4 Immigrant Visa 50.00
5 Tourist Visa:a) Single entry 20.00b) multiple entry for three months 30.00c) multiple entry for six months 40.00
6 Transit Visa:a) single transit 20.00b) double transit 30.00
7 Student Visa 20.00
No. Type of Service Birr
1 Temporary Residence Permita) non-students 400.00b) students 200.00
2 Permanent Residence Permit 500.003 Certificate of Naturalization 200.004 Identification card 20.00
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SCHEDULE ONE
FEES PAYABLE FOR TRAVEL DOCUMENTS
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SCHEDULE TWO
FEES PAYABLE FOR VISAS
SCHEDULE THREE
FEES PAYABLE FOR RESIDENCE
PERMIT AND IDENTIFICA nON CARDS