Welcoming Second Generation Ethiopians Back Home
BACK TO YOUR ORIGINS
What is ‘Back To Your Origins’?
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has made a call to second generation Ethiopians residing outside of Ethiopia to return to the country of their origins in the coming months and take time to understand their roots, culture and history, explore new and existing destinations and make connections to contribute to the future of Ethiopia. ‘Back To Your Origins’ is therefore a homecoming program heeding the call of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed designed to enable second-generation Ethiopians in Diaspora to return to source and learn, understand and get immersed in to the culture and history of Ethiopia, connect to their origins by creating social, cultural and psychological ties with Ethiopians at home country and build a sense of patriotism so that they can contribute to their country’s development. Second generation Ethiopians will also have the opportunity to share their skills, knowledge and experiences with their fellow country folk towards generating meaningful impact.
When is it happening?
Round 1
Connect to your Multi-Cultural Roots
Time frame: End of December 2023 to Beginning of February 2024
The first round of the program is destined to enable second generation Ethiopians to experience and get reconnected to the diverse cultures, traditions, customs and features that make Ethiopians unique, and establish social and psychological ties that would help strengthen their role as ambassadors of their country of heritage and share this knowledge around the world.
Round 2
Connect to Your Historical Roots
Time frame: End of February 2024 to beginning of May 2024
The second round aims to enable second generation Ethiopians to discover the history of their homeland and understand the roots of their ancestral patriotism and the selfless sacrifices paid paid by our forefathers and foremothers to defend the territorial integrity and sovereignty of their country throughout various periods. These sacrifices have enabled a beacon of freedom for black people around the world, thereby building a sense of pride.
Round 3
Leave your Legacy, Savour your holiday
Time frame: Mid of June 2024 to end of September 2024
The third round is designed with the aim of engaging second generation Ethiopians to contribute to national endeavours by participating in national volunteerism activities for the benefit of vulnerable communities throughout the country. This round provides an opportunity to engage meaningfully while savouring vacation time.
What activities are planned?
Key Events
Round 2: Connect to your Historical Roots
Important Information
Immigration Services Information
Allocation of separate counter upon arrival at Bole International Airport
Visa on arrival for those who do not have Ethiopian by birth I.D
Facilitation of Ethiopian by birth ID service for those who need it
Information About the Issuance of On Arrival
Download- On Arrival tourist visa for all African, North and South American, European and Asian countries,
- Single entry for One month the fee rate is 80 USD.
- Multiple entry for Three month the fee rate is 200 USD.
- You should have Passport with minimum validity 6 months.
- Round trip ticket.
- Passport must have at least 2 blank pages.
- A valid passport or another travel document issued by the appropriate body of the country of nationality.
- A passport or a photocopy of a passport that was previously an Ethiopian nationality, or
- Birth certificate, or
- Proof of Inheritance issued by competent court and certified by an appropriate body from the parents of the family who are/were Ethiopians, the originals with two copies, or
- The original and two copies of a document proving that he was an adoptee from his Ethiopian parents, certified by regular courts, or
- A person or documentary evidence of Ethiopian origin issued by a competent Ethiopian court and verified by the appropriate body, or
- A document evidence issued by a competent Ethiopian court and certified by an appropriate body, who had been Ethiopian national before acquiring a foreign nationality, or at least one of his parents or grandparents or great-grand parents was an Ethiopian national;
- Three recent passport size photographs.
- Fill out the form at the Bole international airport specially designed for Ethiopian ID card applicants.
- 300 USD fee for regular and two-day expedite fee 400 USD.
- Taking the ID at a special counter set up by the Immigration and citizenship Service for Ethiopian ID card applicants.
- Copy of birth ID card;
- A valid passport or another travel document issued by the appropriate body of the country of nationality.
- Three recent passport size photographs.
- An affidavit signed jointly by the couple must be attached to confirm that the marriage is valid.
- 300 USD fee for regular and two-day expedite fee 400 USD.
- Two copies of the child’s passport, the original of which is valid for at least 6 months,
- Original of valid birth certificate along with two copies.
- The original and two copies of the Ethiopian origin identity card of the parent,
- Attach 3 recent full-face photographs of the child along with two application forms,
- 100 USD fee for regular and two-day expedite fee 200 USD.
- A copy of the spouse’s passport valid for at least six months,
- The original and two copies of a certified marriage certificate that is at least two years old,
- The original and two copies of the valid Ethiopian origin identity card of the husband or his spouse,
- Three recent passport size photographs of the spouse/husband,
- An affidavit signed jointly by the couple must be attached to prove that the marriage is valid,
- Fill in the form specially prepared for Ethiopian origin Identity card applicants at Bole International Airport.
- 300 USD fee for regular and two-day expedite fee 400 USD.
- Taking the Ethiopia origin identity card at the immigration and citizenship service office at a special counter set up for Ethiopian ID card applicants,
Information on items for donation
- Blood Bank Instruments
- Ophthalmic Instruments
- Dental Instruments
- Set- Orthopedic Instruments
- Set – Orthodontics instrument
- Set – Periodontal instruments
- Set – Prosthodontics Instruments
- Set Instrument, surgical Pediatric besics
- Assistive Device for Vision
- Assistive Device for Hearing
- Assistive Device for Arrenged At Mobility
- Dialysis Machine
- Endoscope – Trans urethral resectoscope
- Lithotripter – Extracorporeal shock wave
- Endoscope – Cysto Uretheroscope
- Endoscope – Ureterorenoscope Each
- Incubator – Newborn
- Bed – Patient, ICU
- Bed – Patient, ICU, Manual
- Bed – Patient, ICU, Electrohydraulic Each
- Monitor – Patient
- Warmer – Radiant, Infant
- Monitor – Patient, Central
- Ventilator – ICU, Mechanical
- Heart Lung Machine
- Set – Oral and maxillofacial surgery
- X-Ray – Dental, Cephalometric
- CX-Ray – Dental, Digital, with RVG
- Cryosurgical Unit – Derma, Electrical
- Laser Machine – Derma
- Endoscope – Upper and Lower, GI Scope
- Endoscope – Laryngoscope
- Endoscope – Colonoscope
- Set – Vesicovaginal fistula
- Endoscope – Hysteroscope
- Monitor – Fetal
- Cryosurgical Unit – Gyn, Electrical
- MRI Machine – 1.5 T
- CT Scan Machine
- Ultrasound – General Purpose, Color Doppler
- Centrifuge – Refrigerated, Blood Bank
- Refrigerator – Blood Bank
- Refrigerator – Mortuary
- X Ray – Fluoroscopy, C-Arm, Digital
- X-Ray – Radiography with Fluoroscopy, Digital
- Ultrasound – Echo Cardiography
- Freezer – Plasma
- Microscope – Fluorescence
- PCR Machine – Thermal Cycler
- Microscope – With Multi Head Teaching Scope
51. Artemether + Lumefanthrine – 20mg+120mg (6×1) -Tablet (Dispersible)
52. Artemether + Lumefanthrine – 20mg+120mg (6×2) -Tablet (Dispersible)
53. Artemether + Lumefanthrine – 20mg + 120mg (6×3) – Tablet
54. Artemether + Lumefanthrine – 20mg + 120mg (6×4) – Tablet 30
55. Artesunate – 100mg – Suppository
56. Chloroquine Phosphate – 150mg – Tablet 10×10
57. Chloroquine Phosphate – 50mg base/5ml – Syrup 60ml
58. Primaquine Phosphate – 7.5mg base – Tablet 10×10
59 . Quinine Sulphate – 300mg – Tablet
60. Chemical – Acetone Alcohol – 50% – Solution
61. Chemical – Safranin – 0.25% – Solution
62. Chemical – Gram’s Iodine – 0.33% – Solution
63. Chemical – Giemsa Stain – 0.76% – Solution
64. Chemical – Immersion Oil – Refractive Index of 1.515
65. Clinical Chemistry – Albumin Liqucolor
67. Clinical Chemistry – Alfa Amylase 100ml
68. Clinical Chemistry – Bilirubin Direct(BILD
69. Catheter Condom Latex Medium – 28mm85. Catheter Foley Siliconized Latex Three Ways – 30-50ml Balloon 18CH
70. Catheter Foley Siliconized Latex Three Ways – 30-50ml Balloon 20CH
71. Catheter Foley Siliconized Latex Three Ways -5-15ml Balloon 14CH
72. Catheter Foley Siliconized Latex Three Ways- 5-15ml Balloon 8CH
73. Catheter Foley Siliconized Latex Two Ways – 30-50ml Balloon 16CH
74. Catheter Nasal Oxygen for Adult
75. Catheter Nasal Oxygen for Paediatrics
Maya Haile Invites you #Back to Your Origin
#Back to your Origin
Suggestion for visitors
Travel Trends and Exit Survey
| Year | Total Number |
| 2007 | 6.6 mil. |
| 2021 | 10.3 mil. |
- Historically, the age range of 20 to 25 has been associated with the highest number of backpackers. Between 2002 and 2017, the average age of backpackers climbed from 23 to 24 years old. In both 2002 and 2007, two-thirds of backpackers belonged to this age group; in 2017, their share remained just under 60%. Since the early 2000s, the percentage of backpackers in their 30s has doubled (from 5% in 2002 to 10% in 2017).
- Both museum and nightclub visits declined significantly between 2002 and 2017. Meanwhile, language learning among backpackers has become more popular, rising from below 12% in 2002 to more than 32% in 2017. 52. Living like a local is also appealing to more backpackers, from 12% in 2002 to 32% in 2017.
- Between 2013 and 2016, the average duration of a backpacking trip decreased from 217 days to only 179 days.
- Widening their range of accommodations, in 2022, 21% of backpackers used Airbnb as their accommodation.
- A lot more backpackers are earning money while backpacking than before. In 2002, only about 3% of backpackers did this compared to a whopping 16% in 2017.
- In Europe, since 2007, the average amount that backpackers spend per trip has remained between €3,200 and €3,400. This is a significant increase from the average backpacker’s spending of €1,980 in 2002.
- In 2007, the top 5 countries for backpackers were Australia, Thailand, the US, Italy, and France; in 2017, the top 5 were the same with addition to Spain and Thailand having been bumped down to place 6.
- The main backpacker destination of 2017 was USA, which was visited by 10% of all backpackers taking over Australia, which was the number one backpacking destination in 2007 with 11% of all backpackers.
- In 2022, Vientiane, Laos, ranked as the world’s most affordable city for backpacking, with an average daily cost of $19.39. This included public transportation, dorm beds, meals, entertainment, and beers. Other top destinations were Luang Prabang, Pokhara, Chiang Mai, and Hanoi. Quito and Sucre in Latin America were the most affordable, with daily costs of $25. Kiev, in Europe, was the most affordable city for backpackers, with daily average prices of $37.69.17 in 2022.
- Asia is the top destination for backpackers due to its affordable prices and excellent infrastructure. With 6,000 hostels, Asia hosts over one-third of all hostels worldwide. Thailand and Vietnam have the most hostels, with 287 and 435 respectively. Europe has 30% of all hostels worldwide, while Africa has the fewest, with around 500 hostels across the continent.
- World Youth and Students Education Travel Confederation-Highlights
- Global Report on The Power of Youth Travel UNWTO and WYSETC, 2016
- THE BACKPACKER TOURIST: A CONTEMPORARY PERSPECTIVE by Márcio Ribeiro Martins and Rui Augusto, Emerald Publishing Limited ,2022
- On Self arranged trip → 25 respondents
- Prepaid Package → 8 respondents
| EAR | MONTH | TOTAL ARRIVALS | ARRIVALS AMONG 18-25yrs | |
| Count | % | |||
| 2023 | January | 97,003 | 924 | 0.95% |
| February | 82,812 | 588 | 0.71% | |
| March | 89,413 | 502 | 0.56% | |
| April | 81,273 | 499 | 0.61% | |
| May | 80,558 | 396 | 0.49% | |
| June | 80,637 | 411 | 0.51% | |
| July | 86,034 | 634 | 0.74% | |
| August | 87,227 | 957 | 1.10% | |
| September | 87,277 | 669 | 0.77% | |
| October | 94,428 | 793 | 0.84% | |
| November | 102,938 | 1014 | 0.99% | |
| December | – | – | – | |
Discount Services
You can conveniently purchase their flight tickets at any Ethiopian Airlines ticket office worldwide. Furthermore, our dedicated area offices have already been informed of this fantastic offer and are eagerly poised to provide them with outstanding service.
Hotels in Ethiopia extend their warm welcome to second generation Ethiopians to their homeland and are pleased to announce that a 25% discount has been made from their normal rate.
Tour Operators are also honoured to announce that they have designed a wide range of tour packages that would enable second generation Ethiopians to enjoy experiential travels and immerse themselves in to authentic experiences. They have also made significant discounts on the packages they sell.
Ethiopian Tourist guides warmly welcomes their second generation brothers and sisters promising to offer guiding services through marvellously varied tourist attractions of the country without any professional fees.
| 3 STAR HOTEL`S LIST | ||||
| No. | Hotel’s Name | Star | Hotel ‘ s Telephone No | Website |
| 1 | Archi Hotel | 3 | 011-6-46-69-59 | Not Found |
| 2 | Addis View Hotel | 3 | 011-1-24-97-66 | Not Found |
| 3 | Adore Addis hotel | 3 | 09-86-30-30-30 | Not Found |
| 4 | Bole Ambassador Hotel | 3 | 011- 6-18 82-84/81 | Not Found |
| 5 | Aphrodite International Hotel | 3 | 0115 572 220/28/29 | Not Found |
| 6 | Ararat Hotel | 3 | 011 -4-64- 11-66/ 0939413497 | Not Found |
| 7 | Astara Hotel | 3 | 011-4-67-01-52 | Not Found |
| 8 | Bealeta Hotel Apartemnt | 3 | 011-4-70-82-92 | Not Found |
| 9 | Garden Inn | 3 | 011-6-18 -25-95 | Not Found |
| 10 | Betheleham Gebru(Abegaz) Hotel | 3 | 011-6-35-60-20 | Not Found |
| 11 | Blue-Sky Hotel | 3 | 09-66-20-49-04/ 011-6-67-49-13/4743 | Not Found |
| 12 | Caravan Hotel | 3 | 011 661 2297/98 | Not Found |
| 13 | Churchill Hotel | 3 | 011- 1-56- 87-46 | Not Found |
| 14 | Cot Hotel | 3 | 011-6-68-64-92 | Not Found |
| 15 | Dankel Hotel | 3 | 011-1-11-14-01 | Not Found |
| 16 | Diamond Hotel | 3 | 011-6-16-01-77 | Not Found |
| 17 | Edna Addis Hotel | 3 | 011- 5-50- 70-03/ 011- 5-50- 77-27 | Not Found |
| 18 | Embilta Hotel | 3 | 011 -2-75- 87-87/57 | Not Found |
| 19 | Ethiopia Hotel | 3 | 011 -5-51- 74-00 | Not Found |
| 20 | Eyomer Hotel | 3 | 011-6-16-16-64-72 | Not Found |
| 21 | Emmad Hotel | 3 | 0116 292 129 | Not Found |
| 22 | Foyat Hotel | 3 | 011 -6-60 -70-96/ 09-66-21-54-32/33 | Not Found |
| 23 | Hadmes Hotel | 3 | 011-3-87-08-80 | Not Found |
| 24 | Hotel Lobelia | 3 | 011 -6-67 -38-50 | Not Found |
| 25 | Hotel Tirago | 3 | 09-63-63-63-74/84 | Not Found |
| 26 | Holiday Hotel | 3 | 011-6-18-08-42 | Not Found |
| 27 | Impress Hotel | 3 | 011-6-67-44-70 | Not Found |
| 28 | Kaleb Hotel | 3 | 011 -6-62 -22-00 | Not Found |
| 29 | Kenenisa Hotel | 3 | 011 -6-67-24-23/34 | Not Found |
| 30 | Kings Hotel | 3 | 011 -3-71 -13-00 | Not Found |
| 31 | Marcen Addis Hotel | 3 | 011-6-35-41-01 | Not Found |
| 32 | Medal Hotel | 3 | 09-11-95-16-48/011-6-39-38-20 | Not Found |
| 33 | Moonlight Hotel | 3 | 011-6-66-37-48 | Not Found |
| 34 | Monarch Hotel | 3 | 011- 6-67- 24-80/72/38 | Not Found |
| 35 | Mosy Hotel | 3 | 011-4-70-10-90/0908252525 | Not Found |
| 36 | Opal Stone Hotel | 3 | 09-74-44-15-15 | Not Found |
| 37 | New Day Hotel | 3 | 011-6-43-37-07 | Not Found |
| 38 | Panorama Hotel | 3 | 09-11-83-66-92 | Not Found |
| 39 | Reliance Hotel Apartment | 3 | 011- 6-67- 20- 47 | Not Found |
| 40 | Southern Addis Hotel | 3 | 011-6-61-05-15/05 | Not Found |
| 41 | Sabon International hotel | 3 | 011-6-39-35-35 | Not Found |
| 42 | Sidra International Hotel | 3 | 011 -6-61- 77-77 | Not Found |
| 43 | Sun View Hotel | 3 | 011-6-67-4956 | Not Found |
| 44 | Sowirad Hotel | 3 | 09-12-15-05-24 | Not Found |
| 45 | Stay Easy Hotel | 3 | 011-6-61-44-80 | Not Found |
| 46 | Tizeze Hotel | 3 | 011-6-39-20-00 | Not Found |
| 47 | The Residence Hotel | 3 | 0115 571 075 | Not Found |
| 48 | The Hub hotel | 3 | 0116 686 688 | Not Found |
| 49 | Tewodros Belay Hotel | 3 | 011-6-68-01-45 | Not Found |
| 50 | Top Ten Hotel | 3 | 011-6-46-02-66/4449 | Not Found |
| 51 | Union Hotel Apprtemnt | 3 | 09-29-91-49-50 | Not Found |
| 52 | Venetian Hotel | 3 | 011-8-22-93-74 | Not Found |
| 53 | Wabe Shebele Hotel | 3 | 011 -5-51-71-87 | Not Found |
| 54 | Wassamar Hotel | 3 | 011- 6-61 -00-55/59 | Not Found |
| 55 | YadmZewd Hotel | 3 | 011-1-26-50-10 | Not Found |
| 56 | Yober Hotel | 3 | 011-6-68-43-01 | Not Found |
| 57 | Yobo Hotel | 3 | 0115 571 611 | Not Found |
| 58 | Yina Hotel | 3 | 011-1-72-70-50 | Not Found |
| 59 | Zigzag Hotel and spa | 3 | 0114 702 013 | Not Found |
| 60 | Zola Hotel | 3 | 011-6-67-33-33/34-33 | Not Found |
| 61 | Zmama Hotel | 3 | 0116 673 032/2993/ | Not Found |
| 4 STAR HOTEL`S LIST | ||||
| No. | Hotel’s Name | Star | Hotel ‘ s Telephone No | Website |
| 1 | Amran Hotel | 4 | 011-5-57-36-90 | Not Found |
| 2 | Addissinia Hotel | 4 | 011 -6-62 -36-34 | Not Found |
| 3 | Azzeman Hotel | 4 | 011-6-39-31-31/3232 | Not Found |
| 4 | Base Ethiopia int Hotel | 4 | 011-6-62-21-21 | Not Found |
| 5 | Berlottue Hotel | 4 | 011-6-67-61-81 | Not Found |
| 6 | Bellvue Hotel | 4 | 011-6-67-67-00 | Not Found |
| 7 | Best Western Plus Hotel | 4 | 011-3-16-01-77 | Not Found |
| 8 | Best western Plus pearl Addis | 4 | 011-6-67-20-03/06/08 | Not Found |
| 9 | BonRoyal Hotel | 4 | 0116171111 | Not Found |
| 10 | Cassiopeia Hotel | 4 | 0116 192 000 | Not Found |
| 11 | Checkinn Hotel | 4 | 011-8-22-53-53 | Not Found |
| 12 | Desalegn Hotel | 4 | 011 -6-62- 45-24 | Not Found |
| 13 | Deber Damu Hotel | 4 | 011-6-61-26-30 | Not Found |
| 14 | Dream liner Hotel | 4 | 011- 4-67- 40-00 | Not Found |
| 15 | Elgel Hotel and Spa | 4 | 011-3-69-97-18 | Not Found |
| 16 | Eliana Hotel | 4 | 011-1-26-26-00 /09-67-52-79-89 | Not Found |
| 17 | Friendship International Hotel | 4 | 011- 6-67- 02-02 | Not Found |
| 18 | Grand Palace Hotel | 4 | 09-36-30-65-33 | Not Found |
| 19 | Harmony Hotel | 4 | 011 -6-18 -31-00/ 09-11-23-29-34 | Not Found |
| 20 | Heyday Hotel | 4 | 011-4-70-90-89/7994 | Not Found |
| 21 | Hotel De Leopol | 4 | 011 -5-51- 96-14 | Not Found |
| 22 | Jupiter International Hotel | 4 | 011 -5-52 -73-33/ 011- 6-61 -69-69 | Not Found |
| 23 | Magnolia Hotel | 4 | 011-6-39-38-24 | Not Found |
| 24 | Momona Hotel | 4 | 011-6-67-22-01/07 | Not Found |
| 25 | Nazra Hotel | 4 | 011 -4-67- 44-65 | Not Found |
| 26 | Nexus Hotel | 4 | 011 -6-67-00-67 | Not Found |
| 27 | Saromaria Hotel | 4 | 011-6-67-21-67 | Not Found |
| 28 | Sapphire Addis Hotel | 4 | 011-6-39-32-56/ 011-6-39-39-07 | Not Found |
| 29 | Sarem International Hotel | 4 | 011- 1-26- 20-76/88/84 | Not Found |
| 30 | Ramada Addis Hotel | 4 | 0116-393939 | Not Found |
| 31 | Tulip Inn Hotel | 4 | 011-4-70-28-47 | Not Found |
| 32 | Tirar Hotel | 4 | 011-5-57-71-50/52/58 | Not Found |
| 33 | Triple hotel and Spa | 4 | 0116 662 135/35/36 | Not Found |
| 34 | Vibes Hotel and Spa | 4 | 0116 594 007/06 | Not Found |
| 35 | Washington Hotel | 4 | 011 -6-39- 22-39 | www.washingtonaddis.com |
| 36 | Stay Easy Plus | 4 | 0981252525 | www.stayeasyplus.com |
| 37 | Yoly Addis Hotel | 4 | 011-6-63- 28-28 | re+A66:E104servation@yolyhotel.com |
| 5 STAR HOTEL`S LIST | ||||
| No. | Hotel’s Name | Star | Hotel ‘s Telephone No | Website |
| 1 | Capital Hotel and Spa | 5 | 011-619-20-00 | www.capitalhotelandspa.com |
| 2 | Best Western Primier addis Hotel | 5 | 114174100 | www.bwprimieraddis.com |
| 3 | Ellily International Hotel | 5 | 011-5-58-77-77 | Not Found |
| 4 | Ethiopia Sky Light Hotel | 5 | 0116-81-81-81 | Not Found |
| 5 | Getfam Hotel | 5 | 011-6-67-31-75 | WWW.GETFAMHOTEL.COM |
| 6 | Golden Tulip Hotel | 5 | 011- 6-18- 33-33 | Not Found |
| 7 | Haile Grand Hotel | 5 | 0116 670 000 | Not Found |
| 8 | Hyatt Reagency Hotel | 5 | 011-5-57-12-34 | Not Found |
| 9 | Inter Luxury Addis Hotel | 5 | 011-5-18-04-44 | https:interluxuryhotel.com |
| 10 | Marriotte Executive Apartment | 5 | 011-5-18-46-00/ 0115573111 | Not Found |
| 11 | Radisson Blu Hotel | 5 | 011- 5-15-76-01 | Not Found |
| 12 | Sheraton Addis Hotel | 5 | 011- 5-17- 17-17 | Not Found |
| 13 | Sapphire Addis Hotel | 5 | 011-6-39-32-56/ 011-6-39-39-07 | Not Found |
