Correcting Ethiopia eVisa Application Mistakes

Correcting eVisa Application Mistakes

What to do if you made an error on your application

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Application Mistakes and Corrections

How to handle errors in your eVisa application

Discovering a mistake on your Ethiopia eVisa application after submission can be stressful. The ability to correct errors depends on the type of mistake and when you discover it.

Understanding what can and cannot be corrected will help you take the appropriate action to resolve the issue and avoid application rejection.

Types of Errors

Minor Errors

Small typos in non-critical fields may be overlooked or correctable. Examples: middle name spelling, minor address errors.

Major Errors

Critical mistakes require new application. Examples: wrong passport number, incorrect date of birth, wrong nationality.

Document Errors

Wrong or poor quality documents uploaded. May be correctable if requested by immigration.

What to Do If You Made a Mistake

Before Submission

Review Carefully

Before submitting your eVisa application:

  • ✓ Double-check all information
  • ✓ Verify passport details match exactly
  • ✓ Confirm dates are correct
  • ✓ Review uploaded documents
  • ✓ Check spelling of names

Taking time to review prevents costly mistakes.

After Submission

Immediate Action

If you discover an error after submission:

  1. Contact support immediately
  2. Provide your application reference number
  3. Explain the error clearly
  4. Wait for guidance from support team

Note: You cannot edit a submitted application yourself. Support will advise if correction is possible or if you need to reapply.

Common Mistakes and Solutions

Mistake Type Severity Solution
Wrong passport number Critical Must submit new application with correct number
Incorrect date of birth Critical Must submit new application
Typo in name Moderate Contact support; may be correctable
Wrong travel dates Minor Usually not critical; visa validity allows flexibility
Poor quality photo Moderate May be asked to resubmit better photo

Frequently Asked Questions

No, the eVisa fee is non-refundable. If you need to submit a new application due to errors, you must pay the full fee again. This is why careful review before submission is crucial.

Review all required documents before starting, have your passport in front of you while filling the form, double-check all entries, and review the entire application before final submission.

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