Ethiopian Origin ID card (Yellow Card)
The objectives of Ethiopian Origin ID card
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By identifying foreign nationals of Ethiopian Origin who have acquired foreign nationality due to their life circumstances or other factors, entitle them to various rights and privileges by lifting the legal restrictions imposed on them when they lost their Ethiopian nationals.
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In order to create a legal framework whereby persons of Ethiopian Origin fulfil their contribution to the development and prosperity of their country of origin.
For further detail reading on detail procedures, requirements, fees etc. refer to (Proclamation No.
Right of the holder of the ID card
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S/he shall not be required to have an entry visa or residence permit to live in Ethiopia;
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S/he shall have the right to be employed in Ethiopia without a work permit;
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S/he shall not be subjected to the exclusion that applies to foreign nationals; regarding coverage of pension scheme under the relevant pension law; and
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The children of the holder of the ID card who are under the age of 18 shall have the right to enjoy facilities granted.
Exceptions
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S/he shall have no right to vote or be elected to any office at any level of Government
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S/he shall have no right to be employed on a regular basis in the National Defense, Security, Foreign Affairs and other similar political establishments.
Diaspora Engagement Affairs General Directorate
P. O. Box 393
Tele +251 115 51 38 84, +251 115 51 73 45
Fax +251 115 51 43 00
E-mail: mfa.daspora@mfa.gov.et
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Authority issuance the ID car
The ID card shall be issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs when abroad and by the Authority for Security, Immigration and Refugee Affairs when in Ethiopia
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- All applications must be made in person
- Applicants must submit two completed ID card application forms
- Four recent passport-size colour photograph, glued to the application form
- Proof of Ethiopian Origin-
Accepted nationality support documents issued in Ethiopia are:
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Old or damaged previous Passport (if available)
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Birth certificate
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ID Cards (from: kebele, and known other Institutions)
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A letter of community membership or ID authenticated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Ethiopia
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Bank Book
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Marriage certificates
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Educational Certifications that state Nationality
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Social Security Documentation (Pension payment certificate)
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Court decision documents
- Car and fixed asset (i.e. land and buildings) property ownership documents and other similar evidentiary documents which state Ethiopian nationality.
- Passport for current nationality or valid travel document issued by the country
Othre Applicants
If applicant has children under the age of 18, he/she has to produce:
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Passport,
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Birth Certificate and
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Two current colour passport size photographs of each child \attached with his/her application for ID card.
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If applicant has a spouse of foreign national, he/she has to produce:
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Passport,
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Marriage certificate and
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Two current colour passport size photographs of each child attached with his/her application for ID card.
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