Ethiopia•AfricaPermanent Residence Permit (Employment)
At a Glance
Processing Time
28-56 days
Application Fee
300 USD
Stay Duration
Indefinite
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
Permanent residence status for foreign nationals employed in Ethiopia for at least 2 years. Granted after successful employment-based temporary residency.
For employed foreign nationals establishing permanent residence after 2 years of continuous employment in Ethiopia. Requires demonstrated successful employment and employer support.
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Requirements
Personal
Passport Validity
6 months from application date months
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
At least 6 months validity
Passport photo
Recent color photo
Employment residence permit
Valid 2-year employment residence permit
Employment records
Evidence of continuous employment for 2 years
Employer endorsement letter
Letter supporting permanent residence
Criminal record certificate
From home country or current residence
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Advantages
- Leads to permanent status after 2 years
- Work experience pathway
- No future employment requirement
- Can sponsor family
- Indefinite stay
Considerations
- Requires 2 years employment
- Employer endorsement needed
- Criminal background check required
- Complex process
- 5-year renewal needed
Application Process
Complete 2 years employment
Work in Ethiopia on valid work visa/residence permit for 2 years
Obtain employer endorsement
Get letter from current employer supporting permanent residence
Prepare documentation
Gather employment records, residence permit, identity documents
Apply to ICS
Submit permanent residence application
Receive permanent residence ID
Permanent residence card issued
Application Forms
Employment-Based Permanent Residence Application
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