A foreigner exempted from registration pursuant to this Article shall obtain an identity card issued by the appropriate authority within thirty days from the date of his arrival.

Any foreigner who wants to enter into Ethiopia shall possess a valid travel document.

Travel document means any passport or other travel document, issued by the Ministry or the Authority or by foreign state recognized by the Government of Ethiopia or international or regional organization, bearing the identity and nationality of the holder.

Refugees’ travel document shall be one of among the travel documents to be issued in accordance with the Immigration proclamation and regulation.

Foreigners not Required to Register. The following foreigners may not be required to register: (b) a foreigner who is recognized as a refugee by the Government of Ethiopia and the United Nations High Commission for Refugees.

Detain for investigation; (I) any person who is attempting to enter or depart from Ethiopia; or (II) any foreigner residing in Ethiopia; in violation of the requirements under this proclamation or of any Regulations issued hereunder.”

Any person detained by an Immigration Officer pursuant to the provisions of Sub-Article (2) (c) of this Article shall be brought to the competent court without delay in accordance with the law.

An immigration officer shall detain for investigation; (I) any person who is attempting to enter or depart from Ethiopia; or (II) any foreigner residing in Ethiopia; in violation of the requirements under this proclamation or of any Regulations issued hereunder.

The Authority may detain the foreigner against whom the deportation order is issued until he leaves the country.

An immigration officer shall detain for investigation; (I) any person who is attempting to enter or depart from Ethiopia; or (II) any foreigner residing in Ethiopia; in violation of the requirements under this proclamation or of any Regulations issued hereunder.”