How can foreigners obtain a residence permit in Ethiopia? |የውጭ ዜጎች የመኖሪያ ፈቃድ እንዴት ሊያገኙ ይችላሉ ?
this doument is an official document that allows a foreign national to live in ethiopia for a specific period.
Vote This Procedure
Tasks
Get an Entry Visa
Apply for an entry visa at the Ethiopian Embassy or Consulate in your home country or you can use ethiopian goverment evisa website, ensuring it matches the purpose of your stay.
Travel to Ethiopia
Enter the country with a valid passport and the appropriate visa.
Prepare Required Documents
Gather the necessary documents, including: -> Valid passport with visa. -> Residence permit application form. -> Recent passport-sized photo. -> Work permit (if applicable). -> Proof of employment, business registration, or purpose of stay. -> Marriage or birth certificate (if joining family).
Visit the Immigration Office
Go to the Immigration and Nationality Affairs Main Department in Addis Ababa to submit your application.
Submit Your Application
Provide all required documents and fill out any additional forms as needed.
Pay the Fees
Pay the residence permit application fee and keep the receipt.
Attend an Interview (if required)
Attend an interview or provide additional documents if requested by the immigration office.
Wait for Processing
Allow time for the authorities to process your application.
Collect Your Permit
Once approved, pick up your residence permit from the immigration office.
Renew and Follow Rules
Ensure you renew the permit before it expires and comply with Ethiopian immigration laws during your stay.