Ethiopia Launches e-visa Service to All International Visitors
by Shrutee K/DNS
The
Ethiopian Immigration and Nationality Affairs Main Department in collaboration
with Ethiopian Airlines has launched an e-visa service for all international
visitors to Ethiopia effective June 01, 2018.
Though
the e-visa service initially launched in June, 2017 was available for a limited
number of countries, under the new initiative all international visitors will be
able to travel to Ethiopia by processing their visa online.
The
e- visa is processed and issued online on a single webpage where applicants
apply, pay and secure their entry visa online. Once the application is
approved, applicants will receive an email authorizing them to travel to
Ethiopia and they will get their passport stamped with the visa upon arrival in
Addis Ababa.
Regarding
the newly revamped service, Group CEO Ethiopian Airlines, Mr. Tewolde
GebreMariam remarked, "Ethiopia, the
oldest independent civilization in Africa and one of the oldest in the world,
is endowed with historical places, natural beauty, colourful and diverse
cultural activities and various endemic wild animals which are of great
interest to international tourists. However; we have not made best use of these
natural resources to attract large number of tourists. To this effect, this
project is part of a new national initiative to transform the tourism sector in
the country.
The full commencement of the Online Visa
application and issuance system will promote tourism, trade and investment to
the country. It will save time, energy and cost for travelers to Ethiopia in
addition to the simplicity and convenience that it facilitates. With direct
flights to/from more than 110 destinations from all corners of the world
operated by the most modern airplanes, we will continue to make travel to
Ethiopia, dependable, easy, convenient and affordable. I will take this
opportunity to thank our IT team and our colleagues at the Main Department for
Immigration & Nationality Affairs for the commendable collaboration and the
job well done.”
Mr
Gebreyohannes Teklu, Director Main Department for Immigration & Nationality
Affairs, commented, “We are glad that we
have been working together with Ethiopian Airlines for the effective
implementation of e-visa facilities at Bole International Airport. Now
international visitors to Ethiopia, from any country in the world will make use
of this service. Moreover, we have set up a dedicated contact center to provide
responsive service during or after travellers’ experience with our online
service.” https://www.evisa.gov.et/#/home
About Ethiopian
Ethiopian
Airlines (Ethiopian) is the fastest growing Airline in Africa. In its seventy
plus years of operation, Ethiopian has become one of the continent’s leading
carriers, unrivalled in efficiency and operational success.
Ethiopian
commands the lion’s share of the pan-African passenger and cargo network
operating the youngest and most modern fleet to more than 110 international
passenger and cargo destinations across five continents. Ethiopian fleet
includes ultra-modern and environmentally friendly aircraft such as Airbus
A350, Boeing 787-8, Boeing 787-9, Boeing 777-300ER, Boeing 777-200LR, Boeing
777-200 Freighter, Bombardier Q-400 double cabin with an average fleet age of
five years. In fact, Ethiopian is the first airline in Africa to own and
operate these aircraft.
Ethiopian is
currently implementing a 15-year strategic plan called Vision 2025 that will
see it become the leading aviation group in Africa with eight business centers:
Ethiopian Regional Services; Ethiopian International Services; Ethiopian Cargo
& Logistics Services; Ethiopian MRO Services; Ethiopian Aviation Academy;
Ethiopian In-flight Catering; Ethiopian Ground Services and Ethiopian Airports
Services. Ethiopian is a multi-award winning airline registering an average
growth of 25% in the past seven years.
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