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Germany Addis Ababa Schengen Visa Page / 45-day Ethiopia warning

Use page content; Ethiopia applications must be submitted at least 45 days before travel.

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Short-stay Schengen visitRoute
Official requirementsResource type
German Embassy Addis Ababa / Federal Foreign OfficeSource
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What this page is for

Tourist / Visitor Visa information for Ethiopian passport holders applying for Germany.

FeeSchengen C adult EUR 90; child 6-12 EUR 45; service fee extra .
ProcessingSchengen legal baseline starts at 15 days but may be extended; Ethiopian applicants may face longer checks. Student/national visas often take months .
Resource typeRequirements Page
RouteShort-stay Schengen visit

Prices and fee checks

  • Tourist short-stay: EUR 90 adult / EUR 45 child 6-11
  • Family or friend visit: EUR 90 adult / EUR 45 child 6-11
  • Business short-stay: EUR 90 adult / EUR 45 child 6-11
  • Medical short-stay: EUR 90 adult / EUR 45 child 6-11
  • Student / long-stay: Country-specific national visa fee
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Requirements

  • Valid passport
  • Completed application form/online application
  • Passport photo
  • Proof of funds/bank statement
  • Travel itinerary
  • Accommodation proof or host invitation where applicable
  • Proof of ties to Ethiopia
  • Travel insurance where required

Documents to prepare

  • Valid passport
  • Completed application form/online application
  • Passport photo
  • Proof of funds/bank statement
  • Travel itinerary
  • Accommodation proof or host invitation where applicable
  • Proof of ties to Ethiopia
  • Travel insurance where required

Money proof

  • Bank statement: Yes / Depends / [VERIFY]
  • Minimum: [VERIFY official minimum; if none, show practical guidance separately as non-official]
  • Sponsor: Yes / Depends / [VERIFY]

Appointment

  • Required: Yes / Depends / [VERIFY]
  • Biometrics: Yes / Depends / [VERIFY]
  • VFS/TLS/Embassy route in Addis Ababa or regional processing depending on country [VERIFY exact country channel].

Stay rules

  • Validity: [VERIFY]
  • Max stay: [VERIFY]
  • Entries: Single / multiple / depends [VERIFY]

Application path

  1. Confirm visa type on official portal
  2. Prepare documents and translations/legalization if required
  3. Complete official online form/application
  4. Pay official visa fee
  5. Book appointment/biometrics/interview if required
  6. Submit passport/documents
  7. Track application
  8. Collect passport/decision

Common weak spots

  • Insufficient or unexplained funds
  • Unclear travel purpose
  • Missing or inconsistent documents
  • Weak proof of ties to Ethiopia
  • False/unverifiable documents
  • Previous refusal or overstay not explained
Independent guidance

VisaMenged is independent guidance. We are not an embassy, government agency, immigration lawyer, or visa decision-maker. We gather official resources and provide support templates/checklists. Always verify final requirements on the official embassy, government, VFS, TLS, or visa-center website before applying. VisaMenged does not guarantee approval.

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