Embassy of the P.R. China in the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
Visa Application Form of PRC
Ambassador: Mr. La Yifan
Address: Jimma Road, Higher 24, Kebele 02, House No.792, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Mailing Address: P. O. Box 5643, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Email: chinaemb_et@mfa.gov.cn
Office Hours: 08:30-12:00, 14:30-17:00 from Mon. to Fri. (except holidays)
Website: http://et.china-embassy.org/eng/
Consular Office
Tel: +251-11-3712625, +251-922-726200
Fax: +251-11-3203803
Email: consulate_eth@mfa.gov.cn
Note: The consular office is open to receiving visa applications from 8:30a.m. to 12:00a.m.on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. Sections of Chinese Embassy in Ethiopia
| Sections | Information |
|---|---|
| Consular Office | Tel: +251-11-3712625, +251-922-726200 Fax: +251-11-3203803 |
| Political Office | Tel: +251-11-3710010 |
| Defense Attaché Office | Tel: +251-11-3710428 Fax: +251-11-3713066 |
| Cultural & Educational Office | Tel: +251-11-3711561 Fax: +251-11-3718912 |
| Commercial Office | Address: W23-K05-H.No. 3257, Nifasilk Lafto, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Mailing Address: P. O. Box 27753/1000, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Tel: +251-11-3728740, 3728739, 3728780, 3728781, 3728782 Fax: +251-11-3711611 Email: et@mofcom.gov.cn; ecchina@telecom.net.et Office Hours: 08:30-12:00, 14:30-17:00 from Mon. to Fri. (except holidays) |
FeesPlease pay by cash. Checks are not accepted by the embassy.
1. Regular Fee per Person
| Visa Types | Ethiopian Citizens | American Citizens | Citizens of Other Countries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single-Entry with 3-month Validity | ETB 1200 | ETB 2300 | ETB 600 |
| Double-Entry with 6-month Validity | ETB 1800 | ETB 2300 | ETB 850 |
| Multi-Entry with 6-month Validity | ETB 2400 | ETB 2300 | ETB 1200 |
| Multi-Entry with 12-month Validity | ETB 3600 | ETB 2300 | ETB 1800 |
| Hong Kong Visa | ETB 500 | ETB 500 | ETB 500 |
| Authentification Fee | ETB 1900 | N/A | N/A |
2. Expedited Service Fee per Person
The regular processing time of a visa is 4 working days. For urgent cases, the expedited service is available. Moreover, additional fees will be paid as following:
| 1 working day processing | ETB 500 |
| 2 or 3 working days processing | ETB 300 |
Hong KongAll Ethiopian passport holders (except for Diplomatic/Services Passport Holders) need a valid Hong Kong Visa to enter HKSAR for any purpose, including transit (out of airport) and transit (remain in airport).
The Required Documents for Applying Tourist Visit (L) 1. The original passport with blank pages and at least 6-month validity.
2. One properly completed Application Form with one recent passport photo attached on it.
3. Please provide documents showing the itinerary including air ticket booking record (round trip) and proof of a hotel reservation, etc. or an invitation letter issued by a relevant entity or individual in China. The invitation letter should contain:
(1) Information on the applicant (full name, gender, date of birth, etc.)
(2) Information on the planned visit (arrival and departure dates, place(s) to be visited, etc.)
(3) Information on the inviting entity or individual (name, contact telephone number, address, official stamp, signature of the legal representative or the inviting individual)
Note: If applicants want to visit Tibet, they should get the Tibet Travel Permit issued by Tibet Tourism Bureau. Please provide the Tibet Travel Permit when you submit your application.
Please contact Embassy of Ethiopia in China if Ethiopians are in a difficult situation there.
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