Ethiopia - Apply for a Medical Visa

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. Application for getting a medical visa is available in Ethiopian Immigration Nationality and Vital Events Agency – Link
2. Applicant must provide all information in the application form.
3. Applicant should carry all documents that are mentioned below:
   
   • Passport
   • Recent Passport Size Photographs
   • ID Proof
   • Address Proof
   • Medical Certificate
4. All documents must have both photocopies and originals while applying for the procedure.
5. Applicant should attach photocopies of documents (whichever is necessary) along with the application form while submitting it at the office.
6. Fee for this procedure has to be paid as per authority’s request.
7. If all the above-mentioned procedures are followed properly by the applicant, visa will be provided within 2 weeks.
8. If application is refused or rejected, applicant has to start the visa procedure once again from the beginning.
   

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Required Documents

• Passport
• ID Proof
• Address Proof
• Passport size photographs
• Medical Certificate
  

Office Locations & Contacts

Location: Addis Ababa
Address: Immigration Nationality and Vital events Agency, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Contact: +251951001201
Location Link
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Eligibility

Foreigners who are about to get treatment in a hospital of Ethiopia are eligible for getting a medical visa.

Fees

Fee for this procedure has to be paid as per authority’s request.

Validity

Valid for 1 year. Extension of validity can be done if the visa holder wishes to stay longer in Ethiopia for getting treatment.

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Processing Time

Processing time for this procedure is minimum 2 weeks to maximum 1 year.

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Instructions

• Applicant must provide genuine information and documents while submitting the application form.
• Applicant must complete application form before submitting; incomplete applications will be rejected by authorities.
  

Required Information

• Full Name
• Address
• Date of Birth
• Passport Number
• Expiry Date
• Nationality
• Medical History and vaccinations
• Other details of treatments
  

Need for the Document

This visa is necessary for getting any medical treatments within Ethiopia and in Ethiopian hospitals.

Information which might help

Ethiopian Immigration Nationality and Vital events Agency is responsible for providing visas and other related services.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

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