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02/24/2025

Immigration Proclamation No. 354/2003

Year: 2003

Type: Domestic law

Rights Category: Freedom of movement

Link to external source: https://www.refworld.org/docid/44e04ed14.html
Description

The Immigration Proclamation sets out rules and regulations for foreigners in the requirements of getting into or departing from Ethiopia. It also gives a guide to how a foreigner can register and earn a residence permit. Specifically, it administers the manner and procedure of removal of foreigners illegally staying in the country, including refugees. It also administers documentation of refugees travel document, residence permit etc.

Selected provisions
Article 8 (3)

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

Article 3(3(a&b)) Requirements

A foreign who is a minor and wants to enter into Ethiopia: (a) notwithstanding Sub-Article (1) (a) and (b) of this Article, may enter Ethiopia if registered in the travel document of the person who accompanies him; (b) if he is traveling alone, he shall have a person who shall assume responsibility for him in Ethiopia.

Article 16(2(c)) - Immigration Officers

An Immigration Office appointed in accordance with Sub-Article (1) of this Article shall have the power to :
c) 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.

Article 3 (3)

A foreign who is a minor and wants to enter into Ethiopia:
(a) notwithstanding Sub-Article (1) (a) and (b) of this Article, may enter Ethiopia if registered in the travel document of the person who accompanies him;
(b) if he is traveling alone, he shall

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