Ethiopian Origin ID Cards

In order to acquire a Persons of Ethiopian Origin ID card, the applicant must fill out an application and complete the following steps. Please note that all applicants are required to pick up the ID cards in person at the Embassy or Consulate General.

Ethiopian Origin ID cards are valid for five years. If the Ethiopian Origin ID card is not renewed after expiration for a year, it will be considered as if it were returned. The applicant will then need to complete the requirements outlined below.

Please read the following carefully and fulfill all the requirements, or the Embassy will be unable to process or issue your passport.

Acquiring a New Passport

Replacing an Old Passport

Replacing a Lost Passport

Renewing a Passport

A. Requirements for a New Passport for a First-Time Applicant

• Two recent, color passport-size photographs;