News and updates

Announcements and recent changes to the services of the Embassy of Ethiopia in Ottawa.

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Latest changes

  • No more mail-in or in-person requests for Authentication and Power of Attorney

    These requests now go only through the Digital MOFA app (Google Play and Apple App Store).

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  • New website coming for Origin ID (“Yellow Card”)

    The embassy plans a new site for new and renewal applications. Contact the embassy in the meantime.

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  • Tourists apply online or on arrival

    Tourists apply for an e-visa at evisa.gov.et, or get a visa on arrival if eligible. The embassy processes only diplomatic and service visas.

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News from the embassy

The embassy publishes news articles about Ethiopia on its own website.

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