Ethiopia•AfricaInvestment Visa
At a Glance
Processing Time
3 days
Application Fee
750 USD
Stay Duration
3 to 5 years
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Long-term visa for foreign nationals engaged in investment activities or seeking to invest in Ethiopia. Available in 3-year and 5-year options for managers/directors and executives/shareholders respectively.
Investment visa designed for foreign nationals engaged in investment activities or planning major investments in Ethiopia. Fast-track option with favorable terms for business executives and shareholders seeking to invest in the country.
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Savings
2,500,000 EUR
Investment Required
1,000 USD
Personal
Passport Validity
6 months from entry date months
Professional
Experience
3+ years
Language
English
Basic
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
Support letter from embassy
Proof of investment purpose from nearest Ethiopian embassy
Investment Commission letter
Support letter from Ethiopian Investment Commission
Business license
Valid business license of the company
Company application letter
Official letter from inviting organization to Immigration Service
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Advantages
- Long-term stay permitted
- Fast processing (3 days)
- Can lead to permanent residency
- Pathway for business expansion
Considerations
- High visa cost
- Requires investment documentation
- Subject to investment commission approval
- Must demonstrate investment intent
Application Process
Identify investment opportunity
Develop investment plan in Ethiopia
Prepare application documents
Gather all required documentation including investment details
Obtain support letters
Get letter from nearest Ethiopian embassy and Ethiopian Investment Commission
Submit application
Apply online at evisa.gov.et or through embassy
Pay visa fee
Pay USD 750 (3-year) or USD 1,000 (5-year)
Receive visa
Visa issued within 3 working days
Application Forms
Investment Visa Application
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