🇪🇹 Ethiopia · Student
Student Visa Application — requirements, costs & how to apply
Duration & renewal
Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Documents
- Valid passport with at least six months of validity
- Completed visa application form
- Two recent passport-sized photographs
- Acceptance letter from an accredited educational institution in Ethiopia
- Proof of payment of tuition fees or scholarship details
- Proof of sufficient financial means to support oneself during the stay
- Payment of the applicable visa fee
- Additional documents, if requested by the Ethiopian Embassy or Consulate
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://ics.gov.et/services/student-visa-application/.
Frequently asked
Does this visa lead to permanent residence?
No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“Visto de estudante = residência TEMPORÁRIA pela duração dos estudos; a fonte não confere residência permanente (PR via rota pós-estudo separada). not_applicable. Programa: The Student Visa is intended for foreign nationals who wish to study in Ethiopia.”
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-22.