We are so excited you are coming to Ethiopia! As we walk through the next four Trip Prep Phases, we ask that you take time to dive deep and take your time as you work through these materials. Complete each phase before moving on to the next.

Let’s get started on preparing for an incredible trip by completing the nuts and bolts and learning more about why we go!

Complete the paperwork and tasks below. Doing everything on this list will ensure that you complete all the necessary steps and paperwork to travel to Ethiopia.


STEP 1: Apply - includes $50 application fee which will be attributed to your total fees.

Apply now

STEP 2: Update your passport if it expires within 6 months of your return date, or get a passport if you don’t already have one. Upload a copy of your passport below or email it to Julia@selamtafamilyproject.org

Get Passport
Upload Passport

STEP 3: Read through Selamta’s Trip Guide

trip guide

STEP 4: Pay or fundraise your trip fees.

Pay Trip Fees

STEP 5: Sign Medical Relase form.

sign medical release

STEP 6: Sign Code of Conduct form.

Sign Code of conduct

STEP 7: Sign Emergency Procedure Policy

Sign Emergency Procedure
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STEP 8: Apply for a tourist VISA, if staying for longer than 3 weeks.

Apply for visa

STEP 9: Get any necessary vaccines.

cdc recommendations

STEP 10: Print first and last pages of Trip Guide (step 1) and keep with you during travel - you will need the contact info at immigration in Ethiopia.