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
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES
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 standards set by Ministry of Tourism for Tour Guides - Any Kind of valid ID for Ethiopian citizenship - A registered Tax Identification Number (TIN) - 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 2000.00(Two Thousand birr only)