Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia · study
Student Visa
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Short student visa for foreign nationals entering Ethiopia temporarily to undertake a course of study.
- Processing time
- The official page does not list a separate processing-time paragraph in the extracted route component; confirm the current timing in the eVisa portal before filing.
- Government fees
- The official fee table lists USD 62 for a single-entry 30-day Student Visa and states that the Student Visa cannot be extended.
- Typical duration
- The official route page lists a single-entry 30-day Student Visa.
- Sponsorship required
- No
- Leads to permanent residency
- No
Overview
The Student Visa is for foreign nationals entering Ethiopia temporarily to undertake a course of study. The official page lists a passport and photo, entry stamp and visa, acceptance evidence showing a place on a full-time course at a recognised educational institution, confirmation of residency, an acceptance letter from the study institution and prior SV visa evidence where recently extended.
Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓The applicant is entering Ethiopia temporarily to undertake a course of study.Immigration and Citizenship Service of Ethiopia ↗
- ✓The applicant has acceptance evidence for a full-time course at a recognised educational institution.Immigration and Citizenship Service of Ethiopia ↗
- ✓The passport is valid for at least 6 months from the intended entry date.Immigration and Citizenship Service of Ethiopia ↗
- ✓The file includes prior SV visa evidence where recently extended or last extended.Immigration and Citizenship Service of Ethiopia ↗
Common blockers
- !No acceptance letter or study-place evidence from the institution.Immigration and Citizenship Service of Ethiopia ↗
- !The intended stay exceeds the short student-visa structure without another status plan.Immigration and Citizenship Service of Ethiopia ↗
- !The applicant expects to extend the Student Visa even though the official page says it cannot be extended.Immigration and Citizenship Service of Ethiopia ↗
Typical evidence
- ·Recent passport-sized photograph.Immigration and Citizenship Service of Ethiopia ↗
- ·Entry stamp and visa where applicable.Immigration and Citizenship Service of Ethiopia ↗
- ·Passport valid for at least 6 months from intended entry.Immigration and Citizenship Service of Ethiopia ↗
- ·Acceptance letter and confirmation of residency from the recognised educational institution.Immigration and Citizenship Service of Ethiopia ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
Confirm that the course and institution can provide the required acceptance evidence.
Build the evidence pack
Prepare passport, photo, entry-status evidence and institutional acceptance documents.
Submit through the official channel
Submit the student application through the official eVisa portal.
After approval
Plan onward status before expiry because the official page says the Student Visa cannot be extended.
Official application links
Where to actually go next
These are the official pages to use for this route. Open them before preparing documents: the forms, fees, appointment systems, and sponsor steps can change without warning.
- Official guidanceApplicantUse official Student Visa route page ↗
Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for Student Visa.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Ethiopia's Student Visa require an acceptance letter?+
Yes. The official route requirements include acceptance evidence from the institution where the study will take place.
Can Ethiopia's Student Visa be extended?+
The official page says the Student Visa cannot be extended.
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