Ethiopian Aviation Academy. Visitors Information Pack

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1 Ethiopian viation cademy Visitors Information Pack ugust 2013

2 Content page 1. Location of Ethiopian viation cademy 2. Language 3. How to get Hotel from irport 4. Visitor information 4.1. Visa requirements 4.2. Health requirements 4.3. Weather and local time information 4.4. Clothing 4.6. Electric supply 5. Currency and foreign exchanges rates 5.1. Local Currency and foreign exchange 5.2. Currency Importing 5.3. Currency Exporting 6. Banking Hours 7. Shopping Hours 8. Communications 9. Contact person/ information for E:

3 1. Location of Ethiopian viation cademy Ethiopian viation cademy is located in the premises of its parent company Ethiopian irlines, at Bole International irport. The cademy is only a few kilometers away from the center of the city and at the heart of most of the big shopping-malls, hotels, medical facilities and best restaurants in the capital, ddis baba. E 2. Language Ethiopia is a multi-ethnic state with a great variety of languages spoken in the country, of which there are 83 with 200 dialects. The main three languages are mharic, Oromigna and Tigrigna. English is also widely spoken. t the Ethiopian viation cademy, all training courses are conducted in English language. E trainees shall meet a minimum language proficiency requirement to enroll. Those trainees not meeting the set minimum language proficiency requirements are required to take initial language training sessions at the cademy. 3. How to Get Hotel from irport: For trainees and visitors of the viation cademy, shuttle services are provided to and from the airport. For trainees and visitors who would like to stay at hotel in the city, most hotels in ddis baba provide online booking and thus shuttle services are

4 complementary. Our cademy is located at relatively convenient spot to take taxi to almost all hotels in ddis baba. ddis baba has hotels that cater for all pockets, from the luxurious Sheraton and Hilton hotels to the tourist-class hotels such as the Ghion, The Ethiopia and the Wabi Shebelle. ll tourist resorts offer a choice of Modern hotels Sheraton ddis Taitu Street, ddis baba Jupiter International Hotel Tito St, ddis baba Dreamliner Hotel Cherkos, ddis baba Bole mbassador Hotel irport Rd, ddis baba E Harmony Hotel ddis baba ddis baba harmony-addis-ababa.hotel-rn.com Intercontinental ddis Hotel Cherkos, ddis baba Hilton ddis baba Menelik II venue, ddis baba,, www3.hilton.com Ghion Hotel ware, ddis baba 5.9 km NW

5 4. Visitor Information 4.1. Visa requirements Visas are required for all visitors to Ethiopia and can be obtained from Ethiopian diplomatic missions abroad. Except nationals of rgentina, ustria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Kuwait, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russian Federation, South frica, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Kingdom and United States are now allowed to receive their tourist visas on arrival in Ethiopia at the regular charge. Passengers transiting Ethiopia within 72 hours only for connection purpose, holding confirmed onward booking and entry visa on arrival Health requirements Prior to entry, visitors should be in possession of a valid health certificate for yellow fever. Vaccination against cholera is also required for any person who has visited or transited a cholera-infected area within six days prior to arrival in Ethiopia. Malaria: lower lying areas of ddis baba (around 2000 meters) are now said to be potentially malarial, but essentially the city is malaria free, although non-malarial mosquitoes can be nuisance in some areas at night. For traveling outside ddis baba it is advisable to consult travel agencies on malarial protection for specific areas. lso it is always good to take a simple first aid pack. In most of the larger towns there are now private clinics, but these and local pharmacies may be short of drugs and medical supplies. In ddis baba there is range of private hospitals and clinics.5 ltitude sickness: ddis baba lying between meters above sea level is the third highest capital in the world, and new visitors may experience discomfort until they adjust to the altitude symptoms can include shortness of breath, fatigue and insomnia Weather and local time information There are two seasons: the dry season prevails from October through May; the wet season runs from June to September. Temperatures are determined by altitude, with highlands (including ddis baba) rarely exceeding 25º C. In the lowlands it can get considerably hotter exceeding 40ºC, while in the Danakil Depression it can approach 60ºC.

6 4.4.Time Ethiopia is in the GMT + 3 hours time zone. Ethiopia follows the Julian calendar, which consists of twelve months of 30 days each and a thirteenth month of five or six days Clothing In general between seasons clothes are appropriate. t higher altitudes, woolen clothes or a coat are needed in the evenings. Travelers should take rain coat or other rainwear, particularly when visiting the country during the period from February to October. It is usually possible to have clothes laundered at or near hotels within a short period of time (frequently services are offered 24 hours a day) Electric Supply Ethiopia uses 220 volts 50 cycles C. 5. Currency and Foreign Exchanges Rates 5.1. Local Currency and foreign Exchange The local currency is the Ethiopian Birr (ETB), made up of 100 cents. Birr notes are available in denominations of 5, 10, 50 and 100. Visitors may import an unlimited amount of foreign currency but this must be declared on arrival to the customs authorities on the appropriate blue-colored form. Foreign currency may only be exchanged at authorized banks and hotels, and a receipt must be obtained. The currency declaration form must be retained as this will be required by customs on departure. Visitors may change back any surplus Ethiopian Birr to cash at the airport before departure. In addition to any Ethiopian Birr, along with the currency exchange form you must bring with you all receipts for exchange transactions. Current exchange rate is: 1.00 USD=18.8 ETB 5.2. Currency Importing Local currency (ETB) up to ETB per person. Foreign currencies unlimited, provided declaration is made to the customs on arrival Currency Exporting llowed; local currency (ETB), provided passengers holds a re-entry permit ETB per person. Foreign currencies up to the amounts imported and declared.

7 6. Banking Hours Banking hours are usually from 8:00 am 4:00 pm from Monday to Friday and from 8:00 am 11:00 am on Saturdays. Closing times may be an hour longer in some private banks. Most banks work through lunchtime; however foreign exchange services are closed during lunch hours (12:00 noon 1:00 pm). 7. Shopping Hours Shops are open Monday to Friday 8:00am-12:00pm and 1:00pm-very flexible, often longer opening hours; some shops are also open on Saturday. These days a few supermarkets and beauty salons in the capital are working 24 hours. 8. Communications Telephone, fax and Internet access is available in ddis baba in most hotels, at the Ethiopian Telecommunications uthority main office and at private Internet service centers situated around the city. 9. Contact person/ information for E Mr. Tariku bas Ethiopian viation cademy Ethiopian irlines, Headquarters, Bole International irport Tel: ( ) Mob. ( ) Fax: ( ) Tariku@ethiopianairlines.com