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Student Visa Application — requirements, costs & how to apply

Official source Updated 2026-06-22 · Government page ↗

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

  1. Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
  2. 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.

No direct PR path

“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.”

Open to all nationalities

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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.

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