IOV — International Organizations/Embassies Work Visa (RI)

The International Organizations/Embassies Work Visa (RI) is a specialized visa category established to support the diplomatic and operational activities of international organizations, regional bodies, and foreign embassies operating within Ethiopia. It provides a structured legal framework for foreign nationals to enter the country to work for these entities, acknowledging the unique status of international missions and the necessity of facilitating the movement of their personnel to maintain effective international relations and development cooperation.

This visa is for foreign nationals, including diplomats, administrative staff, and technical experts, who are invited to work for an embassy, international organization, or continental body based in Ethiopia. It is distinctive because it requires a 'Note Verbale' or an official support letter from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, confirming the applicant's status and purpose. This requirement ensures that the visa is granted only to those officially recognized as part of the international or diplomatic community, distinguishing it from standard commercial work visas.