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 long term application form in order to speed up the application process and to reduce your waiting time.
2. One recent biometrical passport photograph 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. Civil birth certificate (original and one copy)
6. Employer’s declaration ('Erklärung zum Beschäftigungsverhältnis') - to be completed by your employer (download form here)
7. Consent of the German Federal Employment Agency (may be obtained beforehand), original and one copy
8. Proof of submission to the commercial register of the company/organisation, one copy
9. Ethiopian school leaving certificate, proof of previous academic studies / vocational training (original and one copy)
10. Proof of work experience (original and one copy)
11. Detailed CV (original and one copy)
12. If applicable civil marriage certificate and civil birth certificate of children (original and one copy)
13. Valid health insurance
14. Visa fees of € 75,- (payable in ETB at the Embassy’s exchange rate at the time of the application)

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.