Ethiopian Visa Delay

Member since 29 October 2021

Sahand93New member29 June 2023 19:36:50

Hello All,

I'm reaching out for some advice regarding my visa application (90 days-multiple entry) submitted on June 13, 2023. Up to this point, I haven't received any updates or responses, despite having made may inquiries via the provided support email.

If anyone has experienced a similar delay or has any recommendations on how to proceed or alternate contact methods, I would greatly appreciate your guidance.

Thank you for taking the time to read this and for any advice you can offer.

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Sahand93 New member

Member since 29 October 2021

Sahand93New member05 July 2023 08:39:30

To update everyone on the situation. After not receiving a reply through any of the official channels. I was able to send someone to physically check at the immigration office. That person was told that Iraqi citizen cannot enter Ethiopia on a tourist visa.

sazhari Member

Member since 02 July 2023

sazhariMember08 July 2023 09:50:43

Hello Sahand.

Sorry to hear about what happened to you. The same thing happened to me when I applied for my nephews. The visa process went very well but I have never received the approved visa. I was not given an feedback even when I went to the immigration office. I was later told that they are no longer missing online visas for Sudanese passport. My advice is to look for someone with connection who might be able to help you. This is how I resolved my issue at the end.

Zekariyas Foto2 New member

Member since 13 July 2023

Zekariyas Foto2New member19 July 2023 10:07:31

@Sahand93 now the situation has resolved

Sahand93 New member

Member since 29 October 2021

Sahand93New member19 July 2023 14:00:28

Thanks all for the comments and messages.More or less, yes it is resolved, I got my answer.I tried sending many of my informants and connections to the Ethiopian Immigration Office and they were met with rejection. I suppose the Ethiopian Immigration office think Iraqis are 'terrorist' and are not capable of being a 'tourist'. Technically they were told that Iraqis are banned from getting tourist visa, which is not officially disclosed.