Passport

• Issue of fresh passport for the first time
  • Fully completed and signed application form CS01
  • 4 photographs (see type of photos )
  • Reason of request statement (See form CS06)
  • Birth certificate or education certificate or other similar certificates originated from Ethiopian government and attested by Ministry of foreign affairs of Ethiopia (copy and original)
  • Or data of three Ethiopians living in Ethiopia who can testify about your nationality
  • For those who stayed in Ireland five or more years affidavit declaring that the applicant has not sought or obtained any other nationality (see form CS16)
  • To have fingerprint captured in front of embassy staff
  • Appropriate fee (see service fees)
  • Passport is valid for five years from the date of issue

• Issue of fresh substitute for expired/old passport
  • Fully completed and signed application form CS01
  • 4 photograph (see type of photos )
  • Old  passport (copy and original)
  • For those who stayed in Ireland five or more years affidavit declaring that the applicant has not sought or obtained any other nationality (see form CS16 )
  • To have fingerprint captured in front of embassy staff
  • Appropriate fee (see service fees)
  • Passport is valid for five years from the date of issue

• Issue of fresh substitute for lost/damaged passport
  • Fully completed and signed application form CS01
  • 4 photographs (see type of photos )
  • Affidavit giving detailed explanation of the circumstances under which the passport was damaged/lost (see form CS05)
  • Report lodged with the nearest Police Station for lost passport
  • Copy of old passport
  • Or birth certificate or education certificate or other similar certificates originated from Ethiopian government and attested by Ministry of foreign affairs of Ethiopia (copy and original)
  • Or data of three Ethiopians living in Ethiopia who can testify about your nationality
  • For those who stayed in Ireland five or more years affidavit declaring that the applicant has not sought or obtained any other nationality (see form CS16)
  • To have fingerprint captured in front of embassy staff
  • Appropriate fee (see service fees)
  • Passport is valid for five years from the date of issue

• Issue of fresh passport for children
  • Fully completed and signed application form CS01
  • 4 photographs (see type of photos )
  • Current valid passport of Ethiopian parent/s (copy and original)
  • Birth certificate or education certificate or other similar certificates originated from Ethiopian government and attested by Ministry of foreign affairs of Ethiopia (copy and original)
  • Or birth certificate from the country of birth (copy and original)
  • Affidavit given by the parent/s declaring that the child has not sought or obtained any other nationality (see form CS13)
  • To have fingerprint captured in front of embassy staff  for those 14 years and above
  • Up to the age of 14 years (exclusive) don’t require finger print
  • Appropriate fee (see service fees)
  • Passport is valid for five years from the date of issue

• Change of name on the passport
  • Same as new Passport cases, as it requires issue of a new Passport
  • Court order about  the change of name in Ethiopia
  • In case of change of maiden name on marriage, marriage certificate (copy and original) and court order about the change is required
  • To enter children’s data on passport
    • This service is not available any more
    • Children may have their own passport
    • Renewal of expired passport
      • This service is not available any more
      • If passport expires it should be replaced (see Issuance new passport to replace expired/old passport )

• Amendment on passport
  • This service is not available any more
  • If amendment is required the passport should be replaced  (see Issue of fresh substitute for expired/old passport )