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2.11 VISA FORMALITIES
It is advisable that delegates coming from countries where Ethiopian embassies or consulates are resident
or accredited to, participants obtain Ethiopian visas prior travelling to Ethiopia.
Official representatives/experts travelling with a diplomatic/service passport or UN laissez-passé to
attend the Conference will be granted gratis visa.
Participants with ordinary passports will pay visa fee. Please note that an Ethiopian visa costs US$ 30
(or other currency equivalent) per person. Payment must be made in either US dollars or in Euros at the
time of issue. For media, the cost of a visa is US$ 40 or the equivalent in Euros. Holders of diplomatic
and service passports and United Nations Laissez-Passer will receive visas for no payment gratis.
For further information on Ethiopian Visa process participants could get in touch with Mr. Yiferedew
Getnet 0911682584.
Contact Persons: Amare Shumet/Aklilu Alemayehu -0911 206972
• E-mail: protocol@mfa.gov.et
2.12 HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
A yellow fever certification is required for delegations from certain African countries. Vaccination
against cholera is also required for anyone who has visited or transited a cholera-infected area within six
days prior to arrival in Ethiopia. As Addis Ababa is situated at an altitude of 2,400 meters, it is advisable
to take precautionary measures to avoid any health problems that might occur because of the high
altitude. You are also advised to consult guidance from your national authorities regarding health
requirements prior to travelling.
2.13 AIRLINE RESERVATIONS
A number of international airlines operate to and from Addis Ababa. Participants must secure their
return/onward air passage prior to arrival in Addis Ababa. There are two official travel agencies in the
ECA compound – Gashem Travel and Airlink Travel – that can assist with re-confirmation of tickets and
provide participants with travel and tour-related information.
Gashem Travel Tel: +251 115 44 30 51 / 44 30 52 / 46 84 85 or
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