Ethiopian to United States Visa Required

Required Documents

• Valid passport with 6+ months validity

  Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended stay in the United States. The passport should be in good condition with no damage.

• Completed visa application form

  Complete the Nonimmigrant Visa Application Form DS-160 online at the U.S. Embassy website. Print the confirmation page and bring it to your visa interview appointment.

• Passport photograph

  Get Instantly

  Provide a recent passport-size photo that meets U.S. visa photo requirements (2x2 inches, color photo on white background, taken within the last 6 months).

• Appointment confirmation page

  Print the confirmation page from your online visa appointment booking at the U.S. Embassy in Addis Ababa.

• Visa application fee payment receipt

  Pay the non-immigrant visa application fee of USD 185 (as of June 17, 2023). Keep the payment receipt and bring it to your appointment. The fee must be paid even if your application is denied.

• Proof of sufficient funds

  Provide bank statements from the last 6 months demonstrating you have sufficient funds to cover your travel expenses and stay in the United States.

• Proof of trip purpose

  For tourism purposes, provide supporting documents such as a travel itinerary, hotel reservations, tour bookings, or a cover letter explaining the purpose of your visit.

• Proof of intent to return

  Demonstrate strong ties to Ethiopia that ensure you will return after your visit. This can include employment verification letter, leave approval letter from employer, property ownership documents, or family ties documentation.

• Biometric data collection

  Fingerprints and digital photograph will be collected during your visa interview appointment at the U.S. Embassy in Addis Ababa. This is a mandatory part of the visa application process.