Ethiopia to Introduce Digital ID‑Based Passport Service, Reducing Need for In‑Person Applications
The Immigration and Citizenship Service (ICS) has announced plans to launch a new passport issuance system that uses the national digital ID (Fayda), allowing citizens to apply online without appearing in person for fingerprinting. The reform aims to ease long‑standing administrative bottlenecks. The ICS has long struggled with inefficiencies, including...