Ethiopian Immigration and Citizenship Service
Ethiopian government agency
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The Ethiopian Immigration And Citizenship Service (Amharic: የኢትዮጵያ ኢሚግሬሽንና ዜግነት አገልግሎት; ICS) is an autonomous Ethiopian government agency responsible for immigration, citizenship, and passport related service. It was established in 2021 by the Proclamation No. 1263/2021.
- Immigration, Nationality and Vital Events Agency
- Arada subcity, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- 9.0231°N 38.7668°E
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| Formed | 6 October 2021 |
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| Jurisdiction | Ethiopia |
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Agency executive |
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| Website | www |
History
The Ethiopian Immigration And Citizenship Service (ICS) was established on 6 October 2021 with Proclamation No. 1263/2021, transferring all duties and powers of the Immigration, Nationality and Vital Events Agency (INVEA) to ICS. The agency established as an autonomous government body.[1] The Proclamation was revision of Proclamation No. 1263/2014 and Directive No. 449/2014.
In February 2025, ICS announced a plan to produce electronic passports locally by October 2025, with collaboration of Ethiopian Investment Holdings (EIH) and Toppan Security Share Company.[2][3] This features include to enhance security, streamline travel documentation, and modernize the country's immigration system.[4]