Ethiopia•AfricaGovernment Institutions Short Task Visa (GIV)
At a Glance
Processing Time
3 days
Application Fee
32 USD
Stay Duration
30 days
Renewable
Varies
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Not Specified
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Work visa for foreign nationals performing short-term tasks for Ethiopian government institutions or departments. Available in single-entry 30-day and multiple-entry 90-day and 6-month options.
For consultants, experts, and professionals hired for specific short-term tasks or projects by Ethiopian government institutions or departments.
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Requirements
Personal
Passport Validity
6 months
Professional
Required Skills
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
At least 6 months validity from entry date
Passport color copy
Scanned color copy of passport
Passport photo
Recent digital color photo
Sponsor Documents
Government support letter
Official letter from government institution, not older than 1 week
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Advantages
- Multiple duration options
- Fast processing
- Multiple entry available
- Low cost
Considerations
- Government task-specific
- Support letter must be recent
- Not suitable for long-term work
- Limited to government contracts
Application Process
Receive government request
Get official request from Ethiopian government institution
Obtain support letter
Get letter from government office, not more than one week old
Prepare application
Gather passport, photo, and task documentation
Apply for visa
Submit application through embassy or online
Receive visa
Visa issued within 3 working days
Application Forms
Government Institutions Short Task Visa Application
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