Ethiopia eVisa Application Form Guide

The Ethiopian eVisa application form is straightforward, but accuracy is essential. Even small errors can lead to delays or application rejection. This comprehensive guide walks you through each section of the form, explaining what information is required and how to enter it correctly.

Before you begin, make sure you have all required documents ready, including your valid passport, digital photo, and payment method.

The entire application process typically takes 10-15 minutes when you have all necessary information at hand.

This section captures your basic personal details. All information must match your passport exactly.

Full Name

Given Name(s) / First Name:

• Enter your first and middle names exactly as shown in passport
• Include all middle names if they appear in passport
• Use the exact spelling, including hyphens or apostrophes
• Examples: "John Michael", "Mary-Anne"

Surname / Last Name / Family Name:

• Enter your surname exactly as in passport
• If you have multiple surnames, enter them all
• Maintain exact spelling and order

Common mistakes to avoid:

• ❌ Reversing first and last names
• ❌ Using nicknames instead of legal names
• ❌ Adding titles like "Mr." or "Dr."
• ❌ Changing word order from passport

Date of Birth

Format: Usually DD/MM/YYYY or MM/DD/YYYY

• Enter exactly as shown in passport
• Pay attention to date format (day/month/year vs month/day/year)
• Double-check the year
• Example: If born December 5, 1990, enter as 05/12/1990 (DD/MM/YYYY)

Gender

• Select Male, Female, or Other as indicated in passport
• Must match passport designation

Place of Birth

City and Country:

• Enter city/town where you were born
• Enter country of birth
• Match passport information if listed
• Use current country name (not historical)

Email Address

Critical - Your eVisa will be sent here:

• Enter a valid, active email address
• Use an email you check regularly
• Double-check spelling - one wrong character invalidates it
• Avoid temporary or disposable email addresses
• Your approved eVisa will be sent to this address

Email confirmation field:

• Re-enter the same email address
• Must match exactly
• Copy-paste is NOT recommended (masks errors)

Phone Number

Include country code:

• Enter with international country code
• Format: +1-555-123-4567 or +44-20-1234-5678
• Remove leading zeros after country code
• Example: UK number 07700 900000 becomes +44-7700-900000

Current Residential Address

Complete address fields:

• Street Address: House/apartment number and street name
• City/Town: Your city of residence
• State/Province: If applicable to your country
• Postal/ZIP Code: Your area code
• Country: Country of residence

Passport Scan Upload

Bio-data page requirements:

• Upload clear scan or photo of passport bio-data page
• Page with your photo and personal information
• All four corners must be visible
• No glare or shadows obscuring text
• File format: Usually JPEG or PDF
• File size: Typically max 2 MB

Photograph Upload

Digital photo specifications:

• JPEG format required
• Maximum 200 KB file size
• White background
• Recent photo (within 6 months)
• 2x2 inches, passport-style
• See complete photo requirements

Common upload issues:

• File too large - compress before uploading
• Wrong format - convert to JPEG
• Poor quality - use clear, high-resolution images
• Slow connection - use stable internet

Avoid these frequent errors that lead to delays or rejection:

Top 10 Form Mistakes

1. Name mismatch with passport - Even slight variations cause problems
2. Incorrect passport number - One wrong digit invalidates your eVisa
3. Wrong email address - You won't receive your eVisa
4. Transposed dates - Mixing up DD/MM/YYYY with MM/DD/YYYY
5. Insufficient passport validity - Less than 6 months remaining
6. Wrong visa type for purpose - Tourism vs Business
7. Incomplete address - Missing city or postal code
8. Poor quality uploads - Blurry or incomplete document scans
9. Phone number without country code - Can't contact you if needed
10. Not reviewing before submit - Rush leads to oversights