Ethiopian Honorary Consulate
Authorizations of Ethiopian Honorary Consulate in Mersin
The Ethiopian Honorary Consulate in Mersin is the consulate established in places where the population and trade are high, which does not need to be opened fully equipped. It is not a diplomatic consulate, so consular officers do not have official status. It preserves the cultural, political and friendly relations between Ethiopia and Turkey. It protects the legal personality and rights of Ethiopian citizens living in Mersin and surrounding provinces. In addition, it deals with the death and birth certificates of Ethiopian citizens, notarization procedures, issuing lost passports, extending the expiry of their passports and renewing their passports. The Ethiopian Honorary Consulate in Mersin is only authorized to accept visa applications.
Ethiopian Honorary Consulate in Mersin - Ethiopia E-Visa Procedures
Ethiopian visa application at the gate has been abolished, instead of Ethiopia electronic visa procedure has been introduced after 1 June 2021. The documents to be prepared for electronic visa procedures are only passport images and passport photos. The finalization time for an Ethiopia electronic visa is 3 working days. Green (Private), Bordeaux (Ordinary) or Gray (Service) passport holders who wish to obtain a visa must obtain a visa. Black (Diplomatic) passport holders do not need a visa for their travel to Ethiopia for up to 90 days. Thanks to the electronic visa procedure, you can get your visa online without visiting any consulate or making an appointment.
You can apply for a visa from anywhere in Turkey, as there is no regional limitation for Ethiopia electronic visa application. For your trip to Ethiopia, your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the departure date. The start date of your Ethiopia visa starts with its issuance, this period is not put forward. It is recommended that you plan your travel according to this information. You must have made the same changes you have made to your identity card for reasons such as divorce or marriage, for your passport before applying for a visa.
Ethiopia E-visa Fee
The Ethiopian e-visa fee varies depending on your day of travel. Ethiopia visa period consists of 30 days and 90 days. Visa fees differ for both visas.
Ethiopian Honorary Consulate Mersin Passport Renewal
It carries out the works of issuing the lost passports of Ethiopian citizens living in Mersin and its surrounding provinces, extending their expired passports and passport renewal. For the passport renewal process, the original passport, a legible copy of the passport, a 4.5 x 6 cm passport photo or a 5 x 6 cm biometric photo with a white background, where the face is not covered by a hat, glasses, headscarf or other accessories is required. Authorities are responsible for fingerprinting procedures.
Ethiopian Honorary Consulate in Mersin Working Days and Hours
Ethiopia Mersin Honorary Consulate does not operate as it is not open outside of working days and hours. We recommend that you schedule your visit day and time in the time zone they operate. The working days and hours of the Ethiopian Honorary Consulate in Mersin are listed below.
Monday: 08:30 - 17:304
Tuesday: 08:30 - 17:30
Wednesday: 08:30 - 17:30
Thursday: 08:30 - 17:30
Friday: 08:30 - 17:30
