To apply for a national visa, the following documents have to be provided by the applicant. Documents that are not presented either in German or English have to be submitted together with a translation into German or English by a certified translator.

Please note:

• Laminated documents are not accepted.
• You are required to submit one copy of every provided original document. Copies that are damaged or stapled are not accepted.
• Incomplete applications may be denied.

1. One completely filled and signed application form. Please use the Videx application form for national visas in order to speed up the application process and to reduce your waiting time.
2. One recent biometrical passport photographs with a bright background (3.5 cm x 4.5 cm). The photo has to show the facial features from the chin to the hairline as well as the left and right half of the face: sample chart for passport photos
3. A valid passport or other valid travel document as well as one copy of the first and all stamped pages. Please note that the passport/travel document has to be valid for at least three months after the end of the intended journey
4. Ethiopian ID-Card (original and one copy)
5. Applicant's birth certificate (original and one copy)
6. Civil marriage certificate (original and one copy);
7. If joining a German partner: passport or identity card of the German partner (one copy);
8. If joining a partner who is not a German citizen: proof of residence status of the partner living in Germany (one copy each of passport and residence ID);
9. If joining a partner being awarded protection status in Germany: one copy of the letter of the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) awarding refugee or subsidiary protection status (“BAMF-Bescheid”)
10. A recent “Meldebescheinigung” of the partner living in Germany (original and one copy);
11. Income statements of the last three months and rental agreement of the partner living in Germany (one copy each);
12. Evidence of German language proficiency (original and one copy): recognized language certificate of level A1 German, not older than six months. You can find more details with regard to language proficiency requirements on the website of the Federal Office for Migration. You will also find information in which cases you do not have to provide proof of German language skills.
13. Fees of EUR 75 (payable in ETB at the Embassy’s exchange rate at the time of the application), unless the spouse in Germany is a German or EU citizen.

During the appointment, digital finger prints of all fingers will be taken.

Please find the Embassy's address here.

For questions beyond the detailed information provided on the website, please contact the visa section via the contact form.