MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES
Membership in the Ethiopian Tourist Guides Professional Association (ETGPA) is a professional designation to strive for with hard work and dedication. Professional status is not just handed to a certain few, but earned by any tourist guide that has made guiding his/her profession.
Membership will be a yearly based and run from the first date when registration is issued and membership payment for the same year is made. Renewal of all memberships will run from September 1 to the end of Pagumen. If renewal continuation is not made within three months, we will be forced to terminate membership and a full application will be required for re-registration.
The following criteria are required to make an application to become a member:
Education (He/she must be qualified in the following…)
- A completed appropriate training course from a recognized Institute/College/University or
- A minimum of certificate in Tour Guide Field from a recognized Tourism Training Institute or
- Individuals who can meet the standard set by Ministry of Culture and Tourism for Tour Guides
Any Kind of valid ID for Ethiopian citizenship
A registered Tax Identification Number (TIN)
Individuals who can meet the standards set by the ministry of Touris, for Tour Guides
For a short term certified individuals, Have a proof of at least 2 years of actively engaged in tourist guiding.
Individuals interested in paying
- Registration fee is fixed at ETB 1000.00 (One thousand birr)
- Annual Membership fee is fixed at ETB 1000.00(one thousand birr only)
